News on Potato Trade from Georgia (Country)

In Georgia, potato prices hit historic lows, stocks are at record levels, and imports are increasing

April 20, 2021

In Georgia, potato prices hit historic lows, stocks are at record levels, and imports are increasing

The Georgian team of EastFruit analysts draws attention to the unusual situation in the Georgian potato market this season.

Georgia bans the import of potato from Turkey citing potato wart risks

March 22, 2018

Georgia bans the import of potato from Turkey citing potato wart risks

Georgia’s Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture stated that they have banned potato imports from Turkey until July, 2018 to eliminate the spread of 'potato cancer' on Georgian territory.

Potato Growers Georgia harvest enough potatoes to reach 100 percent self-sufficiency

October 10, 2017

Potato Growers Georgia harvest enough potatoes to reach 100 percent self-sufficiency

Georgia is reducing its dependency on potato imports as this year local farmers harvested enough to meet the needs of the local market.