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Potatoes are currently abundant on the South African market, resulting in deflationary prices compared to the same period last year, says David Nel of GROW Fresh market agency.

Egypt’s potato exports to Malaysia hit a record 2,500 tonnes in Jan–July 2025, doubling 2024 volumes. Malaysia’s market share rose to 1.5%, reflecting Egypt’s growing export footprint and diversification strategy in Southeast Asia.

Global potato markets face a 'Potato Flood' as production outpaces demand, causing price crashes and farmer losses. Rising output from Europe, Asia, Egypt, Turkey, and new exporters China and India fuels oversupply, worsened by U.S. tariffs on EU fries.

Kenya nears release of '3R' Late Blight-resistant potatoes after 20+ years of research by CIP & KALRO. Supported by 2Blades, Feed the Future & Simplot, the varieties promise higher yields, disease protection, and improved food security by 2026.

IFCG-Egypt launches its new frozen sweet potato wedges season, offering freshly harvested, premium-quality wedges with natural sweetness, vibrant color, and perfect texture—delighting consumers and supporting chefs, retailers, and foodservice.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) has announced its participation in SIEMA EXPO 2025, marking the company’s debut in the North African region. The event is taking place from 09–11 September 2025 in Morocco.

Las exportaciones de papa marroquí repuntaron en 2025 con 42.900 toneladas, impulsadas por la reapertura de África Occidental y mayores compras de España, Francia, Portugal y varios países africanos, aunque aún lejos de los niveles récord de 2018/19.

The James Hutton Institute introduced two PCN-resistant potato varieties, Malaika and Glen, in Kenya. Developed with international partners, they boost yields, support food security, and meet local farmers’ needs for fast-cooking, low-dormancy potatoes.

Irish potato farmers in Plateau State, Nigeria, report higher yields this season, with tubers harvested in larger sizes and volumes than in recent years. The increase has followed several years of low yields.

Morocco's potato exports, declining since 2019, are rebounding. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the country shipped 42.9K tons of ware potatoes, worth USD 14.9M, signaling recovery in the sector, according to EastFruit analysts.

IITA, FAO & partners equip 12 African nations to detect/manage Potato Cyst Nematodes, a pest slashing yields & threatening trade, via training, diagnostics, awareness & regional cooperation to protect farmers’ livelihoods & potato production.

WPC President Peter VanderZaag praised Potatoes South Africa’s innovation-driven, grower-owned model during the 2025 Innovation Symposium, highlighting its research, transformation efforts, and global relevance ahead of WPC 2026 in Kenya.

The EU has eased import rules for Egyptian potatoes under Regulation 1289/2025, boosting shipment limits and reducing inspections. Egypt expects lower costs, streamlined exports, and improved competitiveness in key EU markets.

La adopción de una nueva normativa de la UE facilita la exportación de patatas egipcias a los mercados europeos.

The 13th World Potato Congress will be held in Naivasha, Kenya, from October 26–30, 2026—the first in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hosted by NPCK and FreshCrop Ltd, the event will spotlight global potato innovations, food security, and trade.

With Egypt's 2025 potato harvest complete, exporters turn to cold storage to sustain shipments through year-end. Strict post-harvest practices ensure quality for key markets like Russia, the UK, and Asia, maintaining freshness during long transit.

Returning for their 10th and 6th editions, respectively, Food Africa and pacprocess MEA will take place from 9 to 12 December 2025 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC).

Rwanda is now a key hub for seed potato trade in the Great Lakes Region, thanks to farmer-led innovations, Africa’s largest minituber facility, a national seed catalogue, and efforts toward regional integration and formal cross-border seed markets.