Potato Production and Consumption

On the island of Malta 700 ha of potatoes were grown (2013), resulting in a total yield of 12600 tonnes.

Malta is well know for its early potatoes, many of the potato variety Alpha. These early potatoes are mostly exported to Europe, in March, April and May.

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Video presentation of the potato industry in Malta (Courtesy: Malta Derby Potatoes)

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Potato Yield in 2017 :	124857.00	hg/ha	Calculated data	ℹ
Potato Production in 2017 :	8740.00	tonnes	Official data	ℹ
Potato Area Harvested in 2017 :	700.00	ha	Official data	ℹ
Potato Yield in 2016 :	97500.00	hg/ha	Calculated data	ℹ
Potato Production in 2016 :	6825.00	tonnes	Official data	ℹ
Potato Area Harvested in 2016 :	700.00	ha	Official data	ℹ
Potato Yield in 2015 :	114526.00	hg/ha	Calculated data	ℹ

Consumption Statistics Malta

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Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2011:	60.83	kg/capita/year	ℹ	Potatoes (Fresh and Processed)
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2011:	0.09	kg/capita/year	ℹ	Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2010:	63.68	kg/capita/year	ℹ	Potatoes (Fresh and Processed)
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2010:	0.03	kg/capita/year	ℹ	Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2009:	56.23	kg/capita/year	ℹ	Potatoes (Fresh and Processed)
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2009:	0.11	kg/capita/year	ℹ	Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2008:	69.03	kg/capita/year	ℹ	Potatoes (Fresh and Processed)

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