News on Potato Trade from the Americas

Potato Snacks
May 19, 2025
Rising Prices and Shrinking Bags: Can Potato Snack Brands Retain Customer Trust Amid Tariff and Cost Pressures?
Tariff pressures and rising costs are reshaping consumer perceptions in the potato snack market. Brands must monitor sentiment closely, act swiftly on price-to-value concerns, and adapt strategies to protect loyalty in this highly sensitive category.
Trump is starting a french fry war
April 21, 2025
Trump's Trade War, Tariffs Might Hit America's Beloved French Fries
Trump’s tariffs threaten Canada-sourced canola oil, crucial for frying french fries. With rising oil costs, restaurants may raise prices, switch oils, or cut profits—making fries a luxury instead of a cheap staple.
Potatoes in bags and in a wooden box
April 14, 2025
Brasil: aumento de precios previo a las vacaciones
Las lluvias en el sur y el aumento de la demanda hicieron aun aumento de precios de casi 25%.
Fresh potatoes in the market
March 11, 2025
Brasil: precios se mantienen a la baja
Los precios no suben y el exceso de oferta no colabora para que así suceda.
Egypt strengthens its position as Greece's top potato supplier, with peak exports from February to April. Greece also re-exports potatoes to Albania and Romania. (Courtesy: Global Trade Tracker, Analysis by EastFruit)
March 06, 2025
Egypt sets record for potato exports to Greece
Egypt continues to increase its potato exports to Greece, reports EastFruit. In the MY 2023/24, over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes were imported into Greece from Egypt, valued at USD 64 million. This represents a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% increase from the 2021/22 season, marking an all-time high.
Productores también señalaron la falta de apoyo del gobierno con la eliminación de programas y subsidios.
March 05, 2025
México: sobreprecio en supermercados afecta a productores y consumidores
En México, el precio de la papa en campo cayó de MXN 24 (USD 1.33) a MXN 8 (USD 0.44) por kilo entre septiembre de 2024 y febrero de 2025, mientras que los supermercados mantienen su precio casi sin cambios, perjudicando a productores y consumidores.
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Potatoes in plastic bags
March 02, 2025
Conpapa Announces Historic Launch of Mexican Potato Exports to the United States
In Mexico, the National Confederation of Potato Producers (Conpapa) is preparing to begin exporting potatoes to the United States for the first time in its history as part of a bilateral agreement, starting in March.
Fill Your Boots with Fresh PEI Potatoes! Join us on March 1st, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a fun, free event and support local food banks!
February 24, 2025
Two Island Farms Collaborate for Free Potato Giveaway Event!
Two local farms are joining forces for another Fill Your Boots Event, allowing Islanders to pick their own free potatoes straight from Island potato storages. The giveaway aims to build on the success of the Fill Your Boots events of the last three years.
Harvest Potatoes
February 10, 2025
Costa Rica: precios se duplican en las ferias
No hay perspectivas de abaratamiento en los precios. Las lluvias complicaron mucho la producción así como la multiplicación de semilla para el uso propio.
PEI Potato truck in front of Parliament buildings
February 03, 2025
Prince Edward Island Potato Industry would be Greatly Impacted by Trump Tariffs
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is closely monitoring the evolving situation regarding the 25% tariff imposed on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump, which will undoubtedly have an impact on potato exports from Prince Edward Island.
Fresh potatoes in the market
February 03, 2025
Brasil: pronostico de lluvias y aumento en precios
Los precios vieron un pequeño aumento la semana pasada que se estima se acentuara durante esta semana.
January 14, 2025
Brasil: desplome en los precios y perspectiva regional
Los precios cayeron hasta un 22% en el mercado interno y el producto brasileño ingresa, de contrabando, a mercados como el uruguayo.
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January 14, 2025
Argentina: productores trabajan a perdida y la sustentabilidad se pone en duda
Según fuentes internas del sector productivo, las perdidas por hectárea ascienden, en algunos casos, a USD 1500.
Rabobank's Potato Market Experts to Share Insights at Potato Expo 2025
January 03, 2025
Rabobank's Potato Market Experts to Share Insights at Potato Expo 2025
Rabobank is excited to kick off the New Year by participating in the Potato Expo 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Renowned potato market experts, Stephen Nicholson, Global Sector Strategist – Grains & Oilseeds, and David Magaña, Senior Analyst – Horticulture, will be available at the Rabo AgriFinance booth (#712) to engage with attendees and discuss critical trends and opportunities in the agricultural sector.
Fresh potatoes in the market
December 17, 2024
Brasil: precios estables a pesar de las lluvias
El precio de la papa tipo ágata aumentó en São Paulo, mientras que en Belo Horizonte se mantuvo estable y en Río de Janeiro disminuyó.
Potatoes in the market
December 04, 2024
Paraguay: presión de comerciantes para liberar la importación de papa
La Asociación de Importadores y Comerciantes Frutihortícolas (Asicofru) pide medidas “urgentes” para importar papa.
Randy Visser, who runs G. Visser and Sons, says he thinks it could be pretty devastating for P.E.I. producers.
December 03, 2024
Canadá: aranceles de Estados Unidos ponen a la producción en jaque
Los productores de papa de la Isla del Príncipe Eduardo temen que el arancel del 25% propuesto por Trump afecte gravemente sus exportaciones a EE. UU.
Potatoes
November 27, 2024
Brasil: continua la tendencia a la baja
Factores como el temor a nuevas reducciones de precios, la calidad afectada por lluvias y el feriado del 20/11 también contribuyeron al descenso de los valores.

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