News on Potato Stats, Trade, Prices from Bangladesh

Potato Prices Spike Again in Bangladesh As Reports of Crop Damage Due to Cyclone Michaung Pour In
December 28, 2023

Potato Prices Spike Again in Bangladesh As Reports of Crop Damage Due to Cyclone Michaung Pour In

After Cyclone Michaung, heavy rains caused crop damage, leading to a decrease in supply and subsequent price spikes. Potato prices may remain high until the affected areas recover their potato production capacity.
High Potato Prices: Bangladesh Government Deputes Officials at Cold Storages to Prevent Supply and Price Manipulation After Meeting At PMO
November 19, 2023

Government of Bangladesh takes urgent measures to stabilize potato prices ahead of National Elections early 2024

With national elections scheduled for January 7, 2024, the Bangladesh government has implemented measures to address the alarming surge in potato prices.
With National Elections Barely Two Months Away, Bangladesh Government Is on a High Alert at Rising Potato Prices
November 13, 2023

With National Elections Barely Two Months Away, Bangladesh Government Is on a High Alert at Rising Potato Prices

Bangladesh Commerce Ministry, in a report, says high prices are the result of price manipulation by a syndicate of cold-storage owners.
First shipments from India arrive to tame spiralling potato prices
November 05, 2023

First ever table potato shipments from India to Bangladesh

The first-ever shipments of 77 tonnes of potatoes have arrived from India for domestic consumption in Bangladesh - traditionally an exporter of the root vegetable - amid government efforts to ease the price.
Potato Production in Bangladesh
September 01, 2023

Bangladesh Government reports record potato production, yet prices are going up

Potato prices in Bangladesh are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.
Patchy power in Bangladesh pushes up potato prices
June 18, 2023

Patchy power in Bangladesh pushes up potato prices

Frequent power outages in Bangladesh are driving up the costs of potato storage, ultimately burdening people already struggling with escalating prices of essential food items.
Bangladesh to export potato to Japan
May 04, 2023

Bangladesh to export potatoes to Japan

A Japanese company has expressed interest to import potatoes from Bangladesh, said Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque. The minister said this while addressing a program at Westin Hotel in Tokyo on Thursday (April 27).
MoU today on resuming potato export to Russia
April 10, 2023

Bangladesh to resume potato export to Russia

State-run Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation and private entity National Group Russia for Potato Export are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding today over the export of potato from Bangladesh to Russia.
The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) seeks BDT 9 (USD 0.11) subsidy per kg of potato stored
October 04, 2021

The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) suggests a subsidy per kg of potato stored

The annual demand for potatoes in Bangladesh is about 9 million tons. The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) urged the government to provide a BDT 9 (USD 0.11) subsidy per kilogram of potato stored in various cold storages in the country.
Local potato dealers at a market in Khulna, Bangladesh in 2016 (Courtesy: Mathess)
September 06, 2021

Facing excess potatoes, Govt of Bangladesh plans to support both export and potato processing

Facing excess potatoes, the government of Bangladesh has decided to provide all sorts of support for both export and processing
Bangladesh Agricultural Corporation BADC contract growers export potatoes to Malaysia
April 20, 2021

Bangladesh Agricultural Corporation (BADC) contract growers for the export of potatoes to Malaysia

Potatoes produced by contract growers of the Bangladesh Agricultural Corporation (BADC) are now being exported to Malaysia.
Agrico seed potatoes head to Bangladesh
January 03, 2021

Agrico seed potatoes head to Bangladesh

How do Agrico seed potatoes find their way to Bangladesh? The journey starts with the sale of the seed potatoes.
Bangladesh imports over 2,000 tons of seed potato from the Netherlands
November 17, 2020

Bangladesh imports over 2,000 tons of seed potato from the Netherlands

Bangladesh imports over 2,000 tons of seed potato from the Netherlands. Varieties include Diamond, Carolus, Margarita, Barcelona, and Accent.
Retailers still charge higher than govt-set price of potato
October 23, 2020

Bangladesh Retailers still charge higher than govt-set price of potato

Potato was sold for Tk 42 to Tk 48 a kg in retail markets in the capital yesterday, a day after the government fixed the retail price at Tk 35.
Potato Farmers Bangladesh suffer as a result of the huge surplus this year
May 31, 2019

Potato Farmers in Bangladesh suffer as a result of the huge surplus this year

This year, the potato harvest in Bangladesh was about 150% of what the domestic need is. As a result prices have crashed and despite the high yields, farmers suffer as the can not sell their product.
Bangladesh intends to export surplus potatoes
February 26, 2019

Bangladesh intends to export large surplus of potatoes

Commerce Minister of Bangladesh, Tipu Munshi on Saturday said Bangladesh has a surplus production of potato after meeting domestic demand. Bangladesh intends to export the surplus.
Potato Prices in Bangladesh up due to tight supply
May 08, 2018

Potato Prices in Bangladesh up due to tight supply

Over the last month, potato prices in Dhaka, Bangladesh have seen large increases, as supplies are tight.
Potato Farmers in Bangladesh worried by fall potato price
March 05, 2018

Potato Farmers in Bangladesh worried by drop in potato price

Potato growers of the Thakurgaon district, Bangladesh are worried that they might not be able to recover the production cost due to sudden drop in the prices of the vegetable in the ongoing harvesting season.

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