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In 2020, the European Union (EU) produced 55.3 million tons of potatoes, with Germany, Poland, France, and the Netherlands being the top producers, accounting for nearly 75% of the Union's production. The total value of processed potato production in the EU was 9.1 billion euros in 2019, which was 1.6% of the total food industry production. The majority of the potatoes were sold abroad, while the rest was used to produce frozen potatoes, cooked or processed potatoes, dried potatoes, or potato starch.
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In 2020, 55.3 million tons of potatoes were produced in the European Union (EU). Farmers in Germany have the largest contribution. They produced 21.2% of production, followed by Poland (16.4%), France (15.7%), the Netherlands (12.7%) and Belgium (7.2%). Bulgaria ranks 20th, just behind Hungary and Croatia, we learn from Eurostat. The minister defended support for potatoes The top five member states account for nearly 75% of the Union's potato production. Last year, the EU sold some of the potatoes produced abroad, and the rest was used to produce four main products: frozen potatoes (mainly fried), cooked or processed (mainly chips), dried or in the form of potato starch. The total value of processed potato production in the EU reached 9.1 billion euros in 2019. This is 1.6% of the value of ...
Source: Agri
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