News on Potato Stats, Trade, Prices

In Europe, the industrial potato harvest could fall below 40 million tonnes in 2026 due to reduced plantings, heat and drought, while tighter supply and rising exports are already pushing processing potato prices higher.

Simplot and Tasmanian potato growers remain at odds over prices and supply terms, with growers also concerned about contract cuts and a planned 30,000-tonne reduction in potato volumes through the Ulverstone processing plant.

European seed potato multiplication area fell 1.6% to 105,155 hectares in 2026, according to ESPG data. Germany recorded slight growth, while the other major producing countries and several leading varieties saw declines.

Global Potato Summit 2026 will bring the potato value chain together in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on December 16–17, focusing on processing, technology, market linkages and investment opportunities in India potato industry.

La campaña de la patata en Salamanca afronta un comienzo marcado por la expectativa ante la demanda portuguesa, la incertidumbre del mercado y los desafíos climáticos y sanitarios.

La llegada del nuevo Gobierno colombiano genera expectativas entre los productores de Boyacá, quienes esperan medidas concretas para mejorar la rentabilidad, el financiamiento y las condiciones de producción del campo.

La menor disponibilidad de papa proveniente de las principales zonas productoras mantiene bajo presión a los mercados del norte argentino, aunque la llegada de nuevas cosechas podría aliviar los precios en las próximas semanas.

Washington potato exports have dropped about 10% as China expands production and exports across Pacific Rim markets. Industry leaders say China's lower costs and investment in potato research are increasing pressure on U.S. growers.

Condiciones climáticas desfavorables para la oferta condicionan el precio de la papa en los mercados que se dispara más de un 50% en apenas una semana.

PotatoNL reported another sharp rise in potato quotations as drought across Europe slowed early potato growth. Strong demand from processors and uncertainty over the new harvest continued to support higher prices.

La cosecha en Salamanca, pese a la buena calidad de las patatas, se perfila con malas perspectivas frente a un mercado deprimido donde los precios no cubren los costos de producción y la demanda flaquea.

La campaña de patata en Salamanca comenzó con precios bajos, en algunos casos por debajo de los costes de producción. La alta oferta, la incertidumbre sobre los rendimientos, el calor y el riesgo de alternaria preocupan a los agricultores.

APEDA facilitated Uttarakhand's first frozen French fries export, shipping a 24-tonne consignment from Kashipur to Iraq. The milestone expands value-added potato exports and supports better market access, logistics, and future export growth in India.

La escasez agrícola y el alza de costos logísticos disparan el precio de la papa, impactando directamente la economía familiar mexicana

Ya se esta recogiendo los campos con los cultivos más precoces, mientras que se continua a la espera de un panorama más claro con respecto al precio.

Global seed potato trade is entering a new biosecurity era as countries tighten phytosanitary rules, expand digital ePhyto certification, and strengthen disease testing, making certified, traceable seed essential for global market access.

Zimbabwe harvested 100,055 t. of potatoes in the 2025/26 summer season, raising average yields to 29 t/ha. Expanding production to meet winter targets will depend on greater access to certified seed, irrigation, storage, processing, and investment.

Global demand for frozen French fries grow steadily in 2026 driven by QSR expansion, retail frozen food sales and convenience trends. Rising consumption supports processing potato demand despite supply volatility, higher costs and climate risks.