Potatoes Production by Country 2025
Potatoes rank as the world's fourth most important food crop after rice, wheat, and maize, with China dominating production at 93.4 million tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 93.3 million tonnes by 2025. Global production totaled 383.1 million tonnes in 2023, up 2.6% from 2022, spanning 157 countries from Arctic Circle to tropical highlands. India follows with 60.1 million tonnes, Ukraine produces 21.4 million tonnes, and United States contributes 20.0 million tonnes. This versatile tuber, originating in the Andean highlands 8,000 years ago, transformed global food security after introduction to Europe in the 16th century. Potatoes provide more food per unit area than any other major crop, producing 85% edible product compared to 50% for cereals, while thriving in diverse climates from sea level to 4,000-meter elevations.
China leads global potato production with 93.4 million tonnes in 2023, accounting for 24% of world output, up from 90.3 million in 2018. Production concentrates in northern provinces—Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Guizhou, and Sichuan—where cool climates and mountainous terrain favor cultivation. China transformed from minor producer in 1960s to world leader through government promotion of potatoes as fourth staple crop alongside rice, wheat, and maize. The country cultivates potatoes across three distinct seasons: spring (February-May), summer (May-August), and autumn (August-November), enabling year-round supply. However, per capita consumption remains relatively low at 40 kg/year compared to European levels of 80-90 kg, indicating significant growth potential. Processing industry expansion drives demand for french fries, chips, and starch production, though fresh consumption still dominates. India produces 60.1 million tonnes with impressive 17% growth since 2018, ranking second globally. Production concentrates in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Punjab, with two distinct seasons: autumn (October-December) and spring (January-March). Indian potatoes serve primarily fresh market, with processing sector emerging slowly. Government support through minimum support prices and cold storage subsidies encourages production. Bangladesh produces 10.4 million tonnes, achieving remarkable growth as potatoes become year-round staple replacing seasonal rice. Nepal contributes 3.5 million tonnes from Terai plains and mid-hills. Pakistan produces 8.3 million tonnes with rapid expansion. Asian potato consumption grows 4-5% annually, driven by urbanization, fast-food expansion, and dietary diversification beyond traditional rice-based diets. Europe remains potato cultivation's traditional stronghold, though production declining from historical peaks. Ukraine produces 21.4 million tonnes, maintaining stable output despite ongoing conflict. Russia contributes 19.4 million tonnes, down from 22.4 million in 2018. Germany produces 11.6 million tonnes, focusing on processing varieties for french fries and chips. France contributes 8.6 million tonnes, emphasizing quality varieties for fresh market and seed export. Netherlands produces 6.5 million tonnes on just 160,000 hectares, achieving world's highest yields (40-45 tonnes/hectare) through intensive cultivation, advanced breeding, and precision agriculture. Poland produces 5.6 million tonnes, declining from 7.3 million as consumption shifts from staple to side dish. Belgium produces 4.0 million tonnes, specializing in processing varieties for frozen french fry industry—Belgium and Netherlands together supply 60% of global french fry exports. UK produces 4.7 million tonnes with emphasis on quality varieties like Maris Piper and King Edward. United States produces 20.0 million tonnes, with Idaho alone contributing 30% of national output. US production emphasizes processing varieties—60% becomes french fries, chips, or dehydrated products. Russet Burbank dominates, prized for long shape ideal for french fries. Canada produces 6.5 million tonnes, concentrated in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Manitoba, with 75% destined for processing. Peru produces 5.4 million tonnes, maintaining connection to potato's Andean origins where 4,000+ native varieties still cultivated. Peruvian potatoes range from tiny fingerlings to large floury types, in colors from white to purple to red. Brazil produces 4.2 million tonnes, growing rapidly as potatoes gain popularity. Argentina contributes 2.4 million tonnes, focusing on fresh market. Colombia produces 2.6 million tonnes in highland regions. Over 5,000 potato varieties exist worldwide, though fewer than 100 grown commercially. Varieties classified by maturity (early, mid, late season), use (fresh, processing, starch), and characteristics (waxy, floury, all-purpose). Russet types dominate North America—high starch content ideal for baking and frying. Round white and red varieties suit boiling and salads. Fingerling and specialty colored potatoes command premium prices in gourmet markets. Processing varieties require specific characteristics: high solids for chips, long shape for french fries, high starch for dehydrated products. Fresh market emphasizes appearance, storage quality, and cooking characteristics. Seed potato trade worth $1.5 billion annually, with Netherlands, France, and Canada as major exporters. Developing countries increasingly import certified seed to improve yields and disease resistance. Potatoes grow best in cool climates (15-20°C), well-drained soils, and adequate moisture. Crop matures in 90-120 days depending on variety. Propagation through seed tubers rather than true seed enables rapid multiplication but facilitates disease transmission. Late blight (Phytophthora infestans)—cause of Irish Potato Famine—remains major threat, requiring fungicide applications in humid climates. Colorado potato beetle, aphids, and nematodes cause significant losses. Virus diseases transmitted by aphids reduce yields and quality. Integrated pest management combines resistant varieties, crop rotation, and targeted pesticide use. Water requirements moderate (500-700mm) but critical timing during tuber formation. Mechanization advanced in developed countries—planting, hilling, spraying, and harvesting fully mechanized. Developing countries rely more on manual labor, limiting productivity. Storage crucial for year-round supply—controlled temperature (4-8°C) and humidity prevent sprouting and quality loss. Processing sector consumes 60% of production in developed countries versus 10% in developing nations. Frozen french fries dominate processing—global market worth $60 billion, growing 5% annually driven by fast-food expansion. Potato chips worth $30 billion globally. Starch extraction produces industrial and food-grade products. Dehydrated potatoes (flakes, granules) serve food service and consumer markets. Only 6% of potato production enters international trade—lowest among major crops—due to high water content (80%), perishability, and low value-to-weight ratio. Netherlands, France, and Germany dominate fresh potato exports. Belgium and Netherlands lead frozen french fry exports. Major importers include Russia, Spain, Italy, and increasingly Asian countries. Trade focuses on high-value processed products rather than fresh potatoes. Global potato production projected to grow 15% by 2030, driven primarily by Asian and African consumption increases. Developing countries show strongest growth potential as potatoes provide food security, nutrition, and income. Climate change poses challenges—heat stress reduces yields, altered rainfall patterns affect production, and pest ranges expand. Breeding programs develop heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and disease-resistant varieties. True potato seed (TPS) technology enables propagation from botanical seed rather than tubers, reducing disease transmission and storage costs. Biofortified varieties with enhanced vitamin A, iron, and zinc address malnutrition. Precision agriculture using sensors, drones, and data analytics optimizes inputs. Sustainable intensification balances productivity with environmental concerns including pesticide use, water consumption, and soil health. The potato's nutritional value, productivity, and adaptability position it as crucial crop for feeding growing global population, particularly in developing countries seeking food security and dietary diversification.
Potatoes Production by Country 2025
🏆 China's Production Dominance
🌏 Asian Production Growth
🌍 European Production Heartland
🌎 Americas Production
🥔 Varieties and Uses
🌱 Cultivation and Challenges
📊 Processing Industry and Trade
🔮 Future Prospects and Innovation
Potatoes Production by Country 2025
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1
90,259,155
89,500,000
92,800,000
94,350,000
92,299,000
93,430,000
93,274,700
2
51,310,000
50,190,000
48,562,000
54,230,000
56,176,000
60,142,000
57,769,800
3
22,503,970
20,269,190
20,837,990
21,356,320
20,899,210
21,358,630
21,220,342
4
20,421,560
19,251,320
19,051,790
18,717,000
18,236,860
19,992,090
19,210,503
5
22,394,960
22,074,874
19,607,361
18,295,535
18,887,679
19,374,441
19,012,631
6
8,920,800
10,602,200
11,715,100
11,312,100
10,683,400
11,607,300
11,271,090
7
9,744,412
9,655,082
9,606,000
9,887,242
10,144,835
10,431,736
10,236,767
8
7,860,380
8,560,410
8,822,180
8,987,220
8,067,380
8,606,490
8,520,903
9
4,591,776
4,869,312
4,552,656
5,872,960
7,936,884
8,319,767
7,715,541
10
4,960,062
5,200,563
6,786,340
6,273,931
7,210,464
6,869,331
6,852,591
11
6,025,370
6,961,230
7,020,060
6,675,590
6,915,900
6,491,890
6,655,833
12
5,204,548
5,364,169
5,286,792
6,152,723
6,275,106
6,543,393
6,384,773
13
7,311,960
6,481,620
7,859,510
7,081,460
6,030,930
5,590,030
6,020,586
14
5,133,927
5,389,231
5,515,378
5,702,350
6,036,604
5,445,216
5,674,059
15
4,550,000
4,979,824
5,200,000
5,100,000
5,200,000
5,700,000
5,430,000
16
5,060,000
5,307,000
5,512,813
5,127,387
5,062,283
4,703,724
4,896,024
17
4,653,322
5,020,249
4,659,482
4,360,880
4,356,128
4,632,152
4,495,090
18
3,728,953
3,711,744
3,752,999
3,853,464
3,926,076
4,188,704
4,042,868
19
3,045,440
4,027,620
3,928,910
3,871,470
3,577,730
4,021,930
3,858,578
20
4,347,600
4,354,700
3,707,899
3,405,055
3,858,797
4,020,846
3,849,073
21
2,911,933
3,089,658
3,143,818
3,285,646
3,443,224
3,574,060
3,477,127
22
3,088,000
3,112,947
3,131,830
3,325,231
3,410,829
3,487,816
3,432,203
23
3,574,934
3,562,728
3,424,927
3,214,971
2,599,089
2,483,199
2,664,320
24
1,806,800
2,408,700
2,762,900
2,374,600
2,617,600
2,757,200
2,638,800
25
3,018,999
3,123,804
2,625,272
2,596,518
2,526,330
2,573,450
2,563,928
26
2,467,724
2,673,768
2,669,147
2,595,280
2,528,946
2,415,638
2,485,559
27
2,483,769
2,600,000
2,884,000
2,871,706
2,410,599
2,365,998
2,480,520
28
2,260,000
2,399,000
2,205,000
2,175,000
2,283,000
2,180,066
2,209,933
29
1,870,375
1,978,952
1,859,776
2,107,824
1,831,809
2,309,913
2,126,064
30
3,806,992
2,113,763
2,164,918
2,178,319
2,204,735
2,046,772
2,120,470
31
1,802,592
1,783,896
1,943,910
1,947,761
1,878,976
1,986,199
1,946,344
32
2,010,930
2,259,320
2,051,830
2,081,110
1,881,920
1,921,850
1,941,723
33
1,869,149
1,956,711
1,707,068
1,641,853
1,768,362
1,822,865
1,770,312
34
1,125,874
1,113,077
1,318,236
1,419,527
1,442,661
1,551,921
1,492,664
35
1,284,760
1,314,654
1,282,768
1,361,064
1,503,998
1,248,513
1,347,669
36
1,188,655
1,225,274
1,076,780
1,267,639
1,108,930
1,462,975
1,317,694
37
1,307,600
1,338,430
1,434,650
1,362,130
1,332,980
1,265,450
1,305,045
38
1,446,610
1,373,800
1,327,163
1,289,108
1,257,012
1,286,827
1,278,339
39
3,022,760
2,626,790
1,601,240
1,397,840
1,345,780
1,183,470
1,275,037
40
933,109
924,528
1,141,872
1,309,600
1,315,168
1,191,047
1,251,994
41
1,218,313
1,210,936
1,221,406
1,216,885
1,216,409
1,218,233
1,217,416
42
1,160,940
1,256,584
1,317,923
1,272,649
1,243,913
1,167,305
1,211,356
43
964,644
994,433
1,021,500
1,041,300
1,094,400
1,144,900
1,109,030
44
898,914
1,004,172
1,037,637
1,061,958
1,074,261
1,010,517
1,039,929
45
1,080,144
1,013,408
1,086,206
1,034,401
979,131
962,026
981,633
46
1,183,357
1,162,568
1,288,154
994,508
1,024,511
843,119
927,814
47
916,062
973,408
858,521
938,281
908,007
865,014
892,565
48
615,684
921,122
855,395
879,371
889,000
889,000
887,074
49
723,000
846,900
877,200
826,000
852,200
810,000
825,860
50
359,747
382,382
490,606
535,908
698,749
788,265
710,939
51
645,900
572,110
628,410
659,480
678,093
659,588
665,118
52
697,930
751,260
885,890
769,690
686,220
594,040
656,824
53
560,655
585,358
598,685
585,358
643,343
666,064
643,107
54
583,560
622,600
696,220
671,860
655,260
573,770
617,835
55
482,350
474,065
562,310
578,108
605,000
610,390
602,317
56
562,342
635,519
647,319
594,625
554,740
619,568
595,131
57
487,909
702,086
664,891
613,785
523,762
599,574
579,673
58
570,807
684,587
661,092
675,468
595,211
522,496
574,905
59
476,904
408,158
592,779
447,867
599,550
580,574
559,725
60
548,065
630,140
553,194
554,893
480,601
544,042
527,180
61
600,300
618,900
624,400
558,790
533,290
498,100
520,795
62
439,554
465,927
493,882
504,306
520,134
527,770
520,787
63
329,600
362,600
470,430
479,839
495,839
526,249
507,844
64
511,163
524,394
527,965
501,153
488,221
504,557
498,975
65
458,217
455,249
480,560
485,371
502,204
501,623
498,547
66
151,326
200,576
266,866
349,747
457,632
559,961
487,220
67
379,472
427,319
451,334
475,027
481,617
475,912
477,446
68
496,650
519,033
552,975
550,402
426,942
428,571
452,448
69
488,535
485,823
468,098
441,807
439,120
432,363
436,279
70
302,665
376,441
357,668
394,279
423,241
449,576
430,616
71
465,000
435,000
450,000
450,000
400,000
436,138
428,069
72
327,332
260,000
250,000
394,400
434,000
422,026
420,093
73
447,600
413,984
488,638
342,752
382,029
360,394
363,356
74
415,050
404,057
437,226
364,557
351,393
364,532
360,595
75
377,912
336,378
321,755
320,077
370,976
364,284
357,450
76
273,010
382,370
300,150
407,500
367,950
322,200
352,985
77
357,590
359,460
366,750
328,890
326,490
370,358
348,904
78
465,770
470,210
450,640
381,740
391,940
309,140
348,500
79
394,274
381,308
441,218
339,727
312,923
366,354
344,999
80
326,400
332,200
361,200
368,900
376,400
313,500
343,450
81
431,690
424,290
409,640
413,320
319,830
325,080
341,153
82
376,377
333,729
294,090
323,685
332,851
340,864
335,024
83
168,569
198,392
235,635
339,524
400,148
293,473
334,686
84
229,777
233,051
242,575
347,377
352,752
301,746
326,174
85
165,589
392,348
674,840
466,127
270,591
229,069
288,937
86
254,543
260,661
254,886
258,862
262,673
274,188
267,668
87
269,201
275,346
408,313
244,749
251,433
262,038
255,399
88
257,379
250,000
248,827
249,728
251,258
251,037
250,841
89
310,902
303,257
225,880
218,062
285,310
227,614
243,012
90
289,800
329,780
296,740
200,160
226,420
267,330
241,623
91
327,580
343,540
270,090
239,840
199,210
209,950
212,706
92
237,500
194,700
208,600
234,700
198,900
197,300
205,260
93
168,883
192,240
244,262
182,638
214,005
179,368
190,413
94
181,931
190,527
193,426
179,815
196,886
184,181
187,119
95
174,774
176,850
171,899
218,291
171,799
172,410
181,403
96
153,199
173,653
147,913
189,372
144,764
193,729
178,168
97
261,690
197,410
192,330
195,640
172,210
119,240
150,411
98
118,783
140,000
147,985
143,640
140,500
140,873
141,315
99
169,950
182,420
166,200
151,100
130,630
135,790
137,304
100
196,200
223,700
181,100
115,100
130,400
147,500
135,890
101
131,364
134,962
131,676
132,667
133,102
132,482
132,705
102
182,260
173,150
174,280
127,830
103,400
126,280
119,726
103
108,291
127,935
126,864
119,897
110,860
120,474
117,474
104
101,694
102,932
104,157
104,187
105,457
106,742
105,846
105
117,422
116,061
113,562
103,058
107,416
100,055
102,864
106
135,147
129,500
115,385
97,292
92,942
101,721
98,202
107
88,557
94,056
89,125
90,802
92,425
104,621
98,198
108
105,330
82,100
91,880
98,980
85,160
90,000
90,344
109
48,748
52,824
47,619
83,410
77,784
81,272
80,653
110
87,000
94,400
73,706
93,121
91,000
68,000
79,924
111
58,030
80,130
88,390
66,270
72,620
79,300
74,690
112
61,730
59,640
60,080
81,959
73,043
65,346
70,978
113
72,920
65,960
89,880
64,040
58,230
68,580
64,567
114
66,169
66,858
68,817
77,710
56,416
61,819
63,376
115
62,287
62,447
52,722
62,175
61,428
61,819
61,773
116
13,546
38,786
79,980
62,358
52,372
65,082
60,724
117
88,897
101,642
65,085
75,911
47,614
40,749
49,841
118
35,771
37,732
36,861
37,450
37,191
36,932
37,113
119
44,278
43,560
45,500
38,573
31,146
37,749
35,933
120
35,010
35,280
34,807
35,032
35,040
34,960
34,998
121
29,000
37,000
28,497
27,063
28,548
29,622
28,788
122
26,578
26,937
27,225
27,155
27,106
27,162
27,143
123
24,424
23,302
32,310
27,256
26,702
27,035
26,980
124
26,098
26,557
29,460
27,547
23,151
23,011
23,960
125
36,212
34,807
18,681
23,875
14,781
18,105
18,262
126
16,184
15,717
14,685
16,751
18,669
13,301
15,601
127
17,033
14,822
14,192
12,910
16,519
13,719
14,397
128
14,513
14,183
14,328
14,341
14,284
14,318
14,312
129
16,210
15,330
16,370
16,220
14,610
12,840
14,047
130
15,613
15,766
16,146
12,462
12,861
13,521
13,111
131
8,441
8,503
8,622
8,752
8,626
8,667
8,672
132
10,597
8,468
10,340
9,169
7,727
7,333
7,819
133
7,016
7,181
7,106
7,101
7,130
7,112
7,115
134
6,020
8,200
7,379
6,355
7,200
7,298
7,080
135
9,360
8,990
7,990
7,120
7,120
5,500
6,310
136
3,851
3,867
3,983
4,089
4,164
3,959
4,046
137
2,160
2,200
3,722
3,641
3,564
3,527
3,561
138
3,003
3,128
3,253
3,378
3,492
3,555
3,501
139
12,335
1,800
2,461
2,306
3,394
3,697
3,328
140
2,200
2,666
2,550
2,400
4,031
2,534
2,956
141
2,374
2,388
2,399
2,419
2,443
2,467
2,450
142
1,518
1,513
1,516
1,523
1,526
1,529
1,527
143
451
4,193
1,051
1,853
1,291
1,288
1,402
144
1,345
1,357
1,396
1,366
1,373
1,378
1,374
145
1,237
1,280
1,262
1,260
1,267
1,263
1,264
146
1,540
1,582
1,184
1,426
592
1,481
1,203
147
1,236
1,199
1,143
1,007
1,059
1,243
1,141
148
2,510
2,485
2,616
2,264
358
780
950
149
17
86
206
490
466
1,024
750
150
60
105
63
156
276
253
241
151
148
148
149
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152
85
30
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110
110
120
115
153
59
55
62
59
59
60
59
154
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country produces the most potatoes in the world?
China is the world's largest potato producer with 93,430,000 tonnes in 2023, accounting for 24% of global output. Production concentrates in northern provinces including Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Guizhou, and Sichuan, where cool climates favor cultivation. China transformed from minor producer in the 1960s to world leader through government promotion of potatoes as the fourth staple crop. The country cultivates across three seasons—spring, summer, and autumn—enabling year-round supply, with growing processing industry demand for french fries, chips, and starch production.
Why are potatoes considered such an important food crop?
Potatoes rank as the world's fourth most important food crop, providing more food per unit area than any other major crop with 85% edible product compared to 50% for cereals. Global production of 383.1 million tonnes in 2023 spans 157 countries from Arctic Circle to tropical highlands. Potatoes offer exceptional nutritional value with vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and protein, while requiring less water than rice or wheat. The crop's versatility—from fresh consumption to processing into french fries, chips, and starch—combined with ability to thrive in diverse climates makes it crucial for global food security.
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Updated: 13.11.2025https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL
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