News on Potato Stats, Trade, Prices

A growing population, increased export demand, adoption of technologies, and increased breeding of improved varieties provide opportunities for the Kenyan potato industry, according to Severino Manene, Kenya’s Assistant Director for Agriculture

Potato prices in Chile surged by more than 130%, driven by rising fertilizer and oil costs, creating uncertainty for producers and pressure on consumers.

More than 30 producers and representatives from the frozen pre-fried industry took part in a field day organized by HZPC, Brometan, and Tecnoriego.

Processing potato prices in Belgium have dropped to EUR 0 in , while maincrop potatoes fell to EUR 10 per tonne (USD 11) in March, driven by weak demand and ongoing oversupply in the industrial potato market.

Breeders Trust warns of rising online sales of uncertified seed potatoes via Facebook groups, where ware potatoes are sold for planting, raising concerns over regulation and plant breeders' rights.

The European potato market is facing a significant surplus that is putting pressure on prices, weakening demand, and forcing strategic adjustments amid growing stocks and the arrival of the new harvest.

Global Potato Summit 2026 (Dec 16–17, Gandhinagar) unites global potato stakeholders. Showcasing India’s rising production, exports, and processing strength, the event will drive innovation, partnerships, and industry growth.

Belgian potato groups launched a campaign to tackle large surpluses after high production and weak demand. On April 18, consumers can buy 5 kg for EUR 2 directly from growers, with half of proceeds donated to Food Banks.

Colombia has revoked all anti-dumping duties on frozen fries from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, fully restoring EU market access. This ends a six-year WTO dispute and reopens trade worth €19.3M (USD 21M) annually under full MPIA compliance.

Kyrgyzstan says there is no basis to curb potato imports from China, citing WTO rules and no proven relabeling. Officials urged farmers to sell stored stocks fast, as new harvests and growing trade with China, including corn exports, lift supply.

Potato farmers across the Rangpur region in Bangladesh faced a difficult Eid period as unsold harvests, low market prices and mounting losses overshadowed festive celebrations.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced this week that it has reached an agreement with its Mexican counterpart allowing fresh Canadian potatoes to be exported to Mexico for consumption or processing.

Northwest Europe faces a potato oversupply after acreage expanded to over 600,000 ha, adding about 5 million tons since 2022. Jan van Hoogen says growers should reduce acreage and be patient for two years while the market finds balance.

La NEPG insta a reducir la superficie de cultivo de patata en el noroeste de Europa y a actuar con mayor coordinación entre productores e industria para evitar sobreoferta y garantizar la rentabilidad del sector.

El agronegocio brasileño inicia marzo de 2026 con incertidumbre climática y presiones económicas. Lluvias intensas afectan cultivos como la papa, mientras el sector apuesta por eficiencia e innovación.

Disminuye el precio de los contratos para la patata destinada a la industria, lo que probablemente se traducirá en una reducción de las hectáreas cultivadas.

El sector papero brasileño registra una cosecha abundante favorecida por el clima, pero el exceso de oferta y el aumento de costos están presionando los precios y reduciendo la rentabilidad de los productores.

Agricultores de distintas regiones advierten que el ingreso ilegal de productos como papa y hortalizas está hundiendo los precios, dejándolos por debajo de sus costos y comprometiendo la sostenibilidad de la producción nacional.