In 2024, Poland experienced a growth in potato cultivation, reaching nearly 195 thousand hectares and resulting in a harvest of over 5.85 million tons, either according to FreshPlaza's numbers or the industry's reported figures of 6.35 million tons harvested from 205 thousand hectares. This expansion was driven by the high market price of potatoes in the previous year. However, the season faced challenges such as increased costs, limited quality seed access, and adverse weather conditions, leading to a significant portion of the harvest being marked as defective. Despite these challenges, market prices remained relatively stable with a slight decrease from the previous year. The Polish Potato Producers Association anticipates a market growth of 4% in the 2024-2025 season, reaching 3.71 million tons, and a expansion in potato cultivation areas to 210,000 hectares by 2025, with potential yields of 32 tonnes per hectare.