Global potato production increases despite reduced harvested area in 2023

Published 2025년 1월 15일

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The FAOSTAT database has released new data for 2023, highlighting China as the world's leading potato producer with over 93 million tonnes. India, Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and Germany also made significant contributions. Asia was the continental leader in production, followed by Europe and North America. Despite a decrease in the global harvested area, production increased to 383 million tonnes, indicating improved yield efficiency. Asia is key to meeting global demand, with countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh modernizing their agricultural sectors. Africa is investing in agricultural technology and infrastructure to address challenges and boost production. Europe is leading in agricultural innovation, particularly in sustainable practices and high-yielding varieties. North America is using technology to advance cultivation, and there is a global shift towards organic potato production, aligning with consumer preferences for sustainable and healthy food options.

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(Agraria.pe) The FAOSTAT database, updated in December 2024, provided new data on the global potato sector in 2023, highlighting the contributions of various regions. China led the way in potato production, with more than 93 million tonnes. Alongside China, India, Ukraine, Russia, the United States and Germany were major contributors, illustrating the vast potato cultivation capacity. FAOSTAT data for 2023 placed China as the leading producer, with 93,491,818 tonnes, followed by India, with 60,142,000 tonnes, and Ukraine, with 21,358,630 tonnes. The list continued with the United States (19,992,090 tons), Russia (19,327,000 tons), Germany (10,497,430 tons), Bangladesh (9,872,000 tons), France (8,800,000 tons), Poland (8,200,000 tons) and the Netherlands (7,885,000 tons) as the top 10 potato producing countries. On a continental scale, Asia dominated production with 175.8 million tons, while Europe contributed 47.2 million tons. North America and Africa accounted for 28.5 and 16.9 ...

Source: Agraria