Fresh Potato Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Fresh Processing Potato, Fresh Table Potato
Derived Products
Dried Potato Flakes, Flavored Potato Chips, Frozen Potato, Frozen Potato Cake, +7
HS Code
070190
Last Updated
2026-08-13
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Potato market coverage spans 165 countries.
- 5,353 exporter companies and 5,919 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 29,709 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 8 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-13.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Potato
Analyze 29,709 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Potato.
Fresh Potato Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Potato to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Potato: Peru (+336.9%), China (+275.9%), Vietnam (+242.8%).
Fresh Potato Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Potato country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Potato transaction unit prices: Colombia (2.97 USD / kg), Netherlands (2.82 USD / kg), Belgium (0.93 USD / kg), Canada (0.73 USD / kg), Mexico (0.72 USD / kg), 7 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +25.4% | 4,887 | 0.51 USD / kg (23,716,897.863 kg) | 0.52 USD / kg (27,758,632.392 kg) | 0.53 USD / kg (14,760,482.532 kg) | 0.51 USD / kg (26,164,097.065 kg) | 0.58 USD / kg (4,506,303.83 kg) | 0.69 USD / kg (3,607,452.006 kg) | ||||||
| China | +275.9% | 4,003 | 0.26 USD / kg (38,204,318.459 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (22,159,871.701 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (17,137,174.727 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (21,296,552.923 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (6,339,680.039 kg) | 0.24 USD / kg (1,975,029.96 kg) | ||||||
| India | +3.8% | 5,215 | 0.23 USD / kg (24,879,209.696 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (5,688,752.1 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (5,004,054.08 kg) | 0.31 USD / kg (26,561,928.954 kg) | 0.40 USD / kg (5,632,419.648 kg) | 0.30 USD / kg (26,518,297.802 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +336.9% | 447 | 0.20 USD / kg (1,336,751.57 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (3,744,584 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (5,871,773.55 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (1,831,647 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | +100.5% | 459 | 0.47 USD / kg (1,493,840.601 kg) | 0.89 USD / kg (1,312,540.407 kg) | 0.49 USD / kg (901,364.068 kg) | 0.77 USD / kg (1,231,271.435 kg) | 0.33 USD / kg (1,041,273.03 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | -25.9% | 297 | 2.05 USD / kg (1,481,294.02 kg) | 1.82 USD / kg (2,475,323.709 kg) | 0.51 USD / kg (1,530,237.178 kg) | 0.50 USD / kg (437,468.981 kg) | 0.59 USD / kg (282,211.68 kg) | 0.72 USD / kg (201,507.28 kg) | ||||||
| Colombia | +37.7% | 228 | 1.98 USD / kg (11,904.65 kg) | 2.34 USD / kg (49,863.6 kg) | 3.20 USD / kg (13,139.69 kg) | 2.97 USD / kg (74,509.02 kg) | 2.08 USD / kg (66,090.6 kg) | 2.97 USD / kg (40,024.6 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | -29.7% | 5,532 | 1.10 USD / kg (52,851,265.852 kg) | 1.34 USD / kg (21,071,336.745 kg) | - (-) | 0.17 USD / kg (6,094,071.015 kg) | 0.18 USD / kg (2,994,303.494 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Canada | -3.7% | 803 | 1.11 USD / kg (7,228,973 kg) | 0.76 USD / kg (4,391,441.99 kg) | 0.83 USD / kg (4,381,651.99 kg) | 0.81 USD / kg (8,350,456.858 kg) | 0.72 USD / kg (3,711,521.241 kg) | 0.73 USD / kg (3,801,149.5 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | +5.7% | 2,984 | 0.20 USD / kg (775,877.36 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (846,045.35 kg) | 0.25 USD / kg (593,062.4 kg) | 0.25 USD / kg (751,884.5 kg) | 0.23 USD / kg (600,939.5 kg) | 0.26 USD / kg (465,318.52 kg) |
Fresh Potato Global Supply Chain Coverage
11,272 companies
5,353 exporters and 5,919 importers are mapped for Fresh Potato.
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Fresh Potato Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
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Fresh Potato Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Online Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthers
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Bangladesh)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Fresh Potato Global Exporter Coverage
5,353 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Potato supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Potato (HS Code 070190) in 2024
For Fresh Potato in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 1,612,242,625 kg | 644,405,366.084 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 1,766,041,411 kg | 510,711,806.588 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 509,404,048.664 kg | 373,628,925.881 USD |
| 4 | Egypt | 583,577,098.687 kg | 361,728,351.203 USD |
| 5 | United States | 557,677,074 kg | 320,442,987 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 872,702,089.88 kg | 268,519,195.836 USD |
| 7 | Spain | 377,333,999.392 kg | 215,867,713.4 USD |
| 8 | Pakistan | 736,061,985 kg | 138,161,895.755 USD |
| 9 | India | 505,876,373 kg | 114,676,887.251 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 146,462,527 kg | 114,456,533.836 USD |
Fresh Potato Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Potato Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
5,919 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Potato demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Potato Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(East Timor)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Qatar)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-24
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uruguay)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Qatar)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
5,919 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Potato.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Potato (HS Code 070190) in 2024
For Fresh Potato in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3,303,787,120.12 kg | 988,869,158.455 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 2,174,785,348 kg | 595,193,778.158 USD |
| 3 | United States | 462,237,594 kg | 350,429,872 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 840,844,703 kg | 349,286,803.544 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 508,134,281 kg | 292,437,198.744 USD |
| 6 | Portugal | 515,589,707.945 kg | 190,743,379.786 USD |
| 7 | Mexico | 205,983,000 kg | 119,172,664 USD |
| 8 | Greece | 236,142,582 kg | 111,599,916.462 USD |
| 9 | Uzbekistan | 1,304,802,410 kg | 110,027,842.97 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 160,547,706 kg | 108,363,910.93 USD |
Fresh Potato Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Potato
Fresh Potato Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Potato wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Potato wholesale unit prices: United States (0.99 USD / kg), China (0.36 USD / kg), Russia (0.34 USD / kg), Poland (0.21 USD / kg), India (0.14 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0.30 USD / kg | 0.31 USD / kg | 0.33 USD / kg | 0.34 USD / kg | 0.35 USD / kg | 0.36 USD / kg | ||||||
| India | 0.15 USD / kg | 0.15 USD / kg | 0.16 USD / kg | 0.14 USD / kg | 0.14 USD / kg | 0.14 USD / kg | ||||||
| Russia | 0.49 USD / kg | 0.49 USD / kg | 0.40 USD / kg | 0.53 USD / kg | 0.31 USD / kg | 0.34 USD / kg | ||||||
| United States | 1.14 USD / kg | 1.05 USD / kg | 1.04 USD / kg | 1.01 USD / kg | 1.01 USD / kg | 0.99 USD / kg | ||||||
| Poland | 0.24 USD / kg | 0.22 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg |
Fresh Potato Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Potato wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 0.33 USD / kg | 0.11 USD / kg | 0.60 USD / kg | +6.5% |
| 2 | India | 0.11 USD / kg | 0.00 USD / kg | 0.54 USD / kg | -56.6% |
| 3 | Russia | 0.39 USD / kg | 0.19 USD / kg | 0.96 USD / kg | -29.1% |
| 4 | United States | 1.06 USD / kg | 0.46 USD / kg | 2.69 USD / kg | -8.0% |
| 5 | Poland | 0.27 USD / kg | 0.12 USD / kg | 1.47 USD / kg | -26.9% |
Latest Fresh Potato Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Potato
Fresh Potato Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Potato farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Potato farmgate unit prices: Thailand (0.90 USD / kg), Ecuador (0.41 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0.46 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Czechia | 0.45 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Ecuador | 0.42 USD / kg | 0.45 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.39 USD / kg | 0.41 USD / kg | 0.41 USD / kg | ||||||
| Thailand | 0.84 USD / kg | 0.83 USD / kg | 0.83 USD / kg | 1.00 USD / kg | 0.96 USD / kg | 0.90 USD / kg |
Fresh Potato Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries
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Latest Fresh Potato Farmgate Export Cost Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupRoot and Tuber Crops
Scientific NameSolanum tuberosum
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Cool-season crop; yield and quality are sensitive to heat stress.
- Well-drained soils and careful water management to avoid waterlogging and tuber defects.
- Disease pressure (notably late blight) is a defining agronomic constraint in humid regions.
Main VarietiesTable (fresh) potatoes, Processing potatoes (fries/chips/dehydrated), Seed potatoes
Consumption Forms
- Fresh consumption (boiled, baked, mashed)
- Processed products (frozen fries, chips, dehydrated flakes/granules)
- Industrial uses (starch) in some supply chains
Grading Factors
- Size and uniformity
- Freedom from bruising and mechanical damage
- Absence of rot and disease symptoms
- Low sprouting and minimal dehydration/shrink
- No greening (chlorophyll/solanine risk) for retail-facing product
Planting to HarvestTypically ~90–150 days depending on variety, planting season, and climate.
Market
Fresh potato is a globally traded staple vegetable with very large production volumes and broad geographic dispersion, but with export flows more concentrated in a smaller set of specialized suppliers. Most production is consumed domestically in major producing countries, while cross-border trade is shaped by proximity, storage economics, and demand from processing industries (fries, chips, dehydrated products). Trade is strongly influenced by phytosanitary access (seed and ware potato restrictions) and by year-to-year weather impacts that shift available surplus in key exporting regions. Because potatoes can be stored for months, market dynamics often reflect storage carryover, quality outcomes in storage, and timing of “new crop” arrivals in Europe, North America, and North Africa.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Staple fresh consumption is relatively mature in many markets, while processing-driven demand can expand or contract with foodservice conditions and industrial capacity cycles.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLargest production base; predominantly domestic consumption with regional trade.
- IndiaVery large producer; most supply absorbed domestically.
- RussiaLarge production; domestic market-oriented with variable exportable surplus.
- UkraineSignificant producer; production and logistics subject to geopolitical disruption risk.
- United StatesMajor producer with substantial processing-oriented supply chains.
- GermanyLarge EU producer; linked to intra-EU trade and processing demand.
- FranceMajor EU producer; important in both fresh and processing supply chains.
- BangladeshLarge producer; mostly domestic consumption.
Major Exporting Countries
- NetherlandsKey global exporter of ware and seed potatoes; strong EU distribution and port logistics.
- FranceMajor exporter within Europe and to nearby markets; closely tied to processing demand in the region.
- GermanySignificant exporter within Europe; trade influenced by annual crop and storage outcomes.
- BelgiumActive in regional potato trade; strongly connected to processing (frozen fries) supply chains.
- CanadaImportant supplier to the United States and other nearby markets, especially for processing varieties.
- EgyptNotable exporter of early/new-crop potatoes into European and regional markets.
Major Importing Countries
- BelgiumImports substantial volumes for processing and regional redistribution within the EU.
- NetherlandsImports for processing and trading; integrated EU supply chains.
- GermanyLarge consumer and processor; imports complement domestic crop and quality needs.
- SpainSeasonal importer; early/new-crop imports help bridge domestic seasonality.
- ItalySeasonal importer alongside domestic production.
- United KingdomImports supplement domestic supply; trade affected by standards and phytosanitary requirements.
Supply Calendar
- Northwestern Europe (Netherlands/France/Germany/Belgium):Aug, Sep, OctMain harvest window; extended year-round availability through long-term storage and staged marketing.
- North America (United States/Canada):Sep, Oct, NovMain harvest and storage fill; supply to retail and processing runs year-round via controlled storage.
- Egypt:Feb, Mar, AprEarly/new-crop export window into Europe and nearby markets before Northern Hemisphere main-season arrivals.
- India:Jan, Feb, MarLarge rabi crop harvest supports domestic supply; export availability depends on domestic pricing and policy.
Specification
Major VarietiesRusset Burbank, Yukon Gold, Atlantic, Innovator, Agria, Maris Piper
Physical Attributes
- Tuber size and uniformity (count/diameter) are primary buyer parameters for retail and processing lines.
- Skin finish (smoothness), shallow eyes, and absence of greening influence visual grade and retail acceptance.
- Low bruising and minimal mechanical damage are critical for long storage and long-distance shipment.
Compositional Metrics
- Dry matter / specific gravity is used to target processing yield and texture (especially fries and chips).
- Reducing sugar levels are monitored for fry color control in processing-oriented supply chains.
Grades
- UNECE marketing standards for ware potatoes are commonly referenced in export-oriented transactions (class/quality, defects, sizing).
- National grade standards (e.g., US/Canada/EU market requirements) are often applied contractually alongside buyer defect tolerances.
Packaging
- Bulk bins or big bags for industrial/processor supply chains.
- Mesh bags (commonly 5–25 kg) and consumer packs for retail.
- Vented cartons or sacks for export shipments where airflow is needed to manage condensation and sprouting risk.
ProcessingProcessing-grade lots are selected for high usable yield, stable fry color, and storage performance across the processing season.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest -> curing (skin set) -> grading/sizing -> packing -> ventilated/cool storage -> road/rail/sea shipment -> wholesaler/processor -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Staple household consumption in many regions (boiled, baked, mashed).
- Global expansion of frozen potato products and snack foods increases demand for consistent processing-grade raw material.
- Foodservice and quick-service restaurant menus drive demand for long-fry, high-yield processing varieties.
Temperature
- Storage and transport emphasize cool, dark, well-ventilated conditions to limit sprouting, shrink loss, and disease development.
- Processing supply chains manage storage conditions to reduce sugar accumulation that can darken fry color.
Atmosphere Control
- Ventilation and humidity management in storage are core controls; specialized controlled-atmosphere use is less common than for many fruits but may be used in some high-spec storage systems.
Shelf Life
- With proper curing and storage management, fresh potatoes can be held for months; shelf life shortens materially once quality issues emerge (sprouting, dehydration, rot) or if product is washed and re-wetted.
Risks
Plant Disease HighLate blight (Phytophthora infestans) can cause rapid field losses and storage issues, creating abrupt regional supply shocks and quality downgrades that disrupt export availability and processing throughput.Use certified seed, resistant/tolerant varieties where available, forecasting-led fungicide programs, and strict storage hygiene and monitoring.
Climate MediumHeat stress, drought, and extreme rainfall events can reduce tuber set and size distribution, increase defects, and amplify disease pressure, tightening exportable surplus in key supplier regions in affected years.Diversify origin windows (including early-crop suppliers), invest in irrigation/water efficiency, and maintain flexible spec/size sourcing for processors.
Regulatory Compliance MediumResidue compliance and changing rules on storage and sprout-control chemistry can affect the ability to store long-term and to access specific markets, increasing rejection risk and compliance costs.Align storage protocols to target-market rules, maintain residue monitoring programs, and validate alternative sprout-control and storage strategies.
Phytosanitary Access MediumQuarantine pests and pathogens (e.g., potato cyst nematodes, potato wart) trigger strict import requirements and can block trade or seed movements, especially for high-value seed and fresh ware potato programs.Implement robust field surveillance, seed certification, traceability, and pre-export inspection aligned to IPPC standards and importing-country protocols.
Quality In Storage MediumStorage losses from rot, dehydration, bruising, and sprouting can materially reduce marketable volumes and alter size/defect profiles, affecting both retail presentation and processing performance.Optimize curing, handling to reduce bruising, and continuous monitoring of temperature/ventilation/humidity with rapid segregation of problem lots.
Sustainability
- Fungicide intensity can be high in humid production regions due to late blight pressure, raising cost, resistance-management, and environmental-load concerns.
- Nitrogen management and associated emissions/runoff are material in high-input production systems.
- Storage energy use and food-loss rates (shrink, rot) influence the footprint of long-duration supply programs.
FAQ
Why are potatoes traded year-round even though they have seasonal harvests?Because potatoes can be cured and stored for months, large producers in Europe and North America supply markets well beyond the main harvest period. Early/new-crop suppliers such as Egypt also help bridge seasonal gaps before the Northern Hemisphere main crop arrives.
What is the single biggest biological risk to global potato supply?Late blight is a major global threat because it can spread quickly and cause severe field losses and storage quality problems, which can abruptly reduce exportable surplus and disrupt processor supply programs.
Why do processors care about dry matter and sugars in potatoes?Processing supply chains select lots with suitable dry matter and controlled reducing sugars because those traits affect yield, texture, and fry color, which are critical for consistent fries and chips.
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Fresh Potato Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Belgium, China, France, India, Netherlands, Egypt, Spain, Russia, Germany, United States, Canada, Poland, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Ukraine, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, Greece, Iran, Oman, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Australia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Bulgaria, Singapore, Bangladesh, Israel, Somalia, Nepal, Cyprus, Philippines, Portugal, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Denmark, Iraq, New Zealand, Slovenia, Turkmenistan, Czechia, Ethiopia, Venezuela, Guatemala, Uruguay, Sweden, Slovakia, Austria, Ireland, Turkiye, Chile, Latvia, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Switzerland, Kenya, Kuwait, Georgia, Hong Kong, Tanzania, Paraguay, Lithuania, South Korea, Croatia, Hungary, Japan, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania, Armenia, Angola, Aruba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Bhutan, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Fiji, Falkland Islands, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Honduras, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Cambodia, Comoros, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Qatar, Serbia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sudan, Senegal, El Salvador, Syria, Swaziland, Togo, Thailand, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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