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Dec-12-20
Buyer From Trinidad and Tobago
Buyer Of Pulses   |   Live Animals   |   Fresh Squid   |   Poultry   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Green Cardamom   |   Meat & Poultry   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Spices   |   Cloves   |   Seafood   |   Frozen Sea Cucumber   |   Fresh Prawns   |   Wheat   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Orange   |   Seaweeds, Seashells   |   Frozen Seaweed   |   Peppermint   |   Cardamom Tea   |   Condensed milk   |   Palm Nuts   |   Ginger Tea   |   Sea Salt   |   Fruits   |   Livestock   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Rice   |   Fresh Onion   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Mint   |   Coffee Powder   |   Green Tea   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Milk Powder   |   Fresh Meat   |   Hibiscus Tea   |   Hazelnuts   |   Turmeric   |   Ginkgo Nuts   |   All Purpose Flour   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Fresh Brinjal   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   White Rice   |   Organic Coffee   |   Salt   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Pepper   |   Cassava   |   Tea   |   Rice Flour   |   Matta Rice   |   Grapes   |   Fresh Cucumber   |   Peanuts   |   Maize   |   Watermelon   |   Fresh Octopus   |   Peach   |   Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango, Grape   |   Assam Tea   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Robusta Coffee   |   Thai Rice   |   Fresh Seaweed   |   Wheat Flour   |   Basmati Rice   |   Groundnuts   |   Lemon Tea   |   Coffee   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Millet   |   Fresh Radish   |   Apple   |   Frozen Meat   |   Coconut   |   Dairy & Milk Products   |   Pomegranate   |   Green Coffee   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Herbs   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Pineapple   |   Cacao Nuts   |   Starch   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Gram Flour   |   Olive Oil   |   Sella Basmati Rice   |   Lentils   |   Buckwheat   |   Flour   |   Broken Rice   |   Vegetables   |   Food Products
Mar-04-21
Buyer From Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago
Buyer Of Industrial Gloves   |   Rice   |   Organic Rice   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Fox Nuts   |   Apple   |   Pomegranate   |   Fruit Concentrates   |   Soybean Oil   |   Eucalyptus Oil   |   Gloves   |   Coffee   |   Noodles & Pasta   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Peas   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Plant Roots & Tissues   |   Green Tea   |   Masala Tea   |   Paneer   |   Chocolates   |   Gas Lighters   |   Timber   |   Aluminum Scrap   |   Fresh Prawns   |   Orange   |   Chips   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Basmati Rice   |   Brown Rice   |   Oat   |   Canned Pineapple   |   Indian Sweets & Namkeens   |   Lemongrass Oil   |   Frozen Squid   |   Wheat   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Palm Nuts   |   Fruits   |   Dried Fish   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   Fresh Bitter Gourd   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Kidney Beans   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Cacao Nuts   |   Ashwagandha   |   Gram Flour   |   Edible Oils   |   Olive Oil   |   Pink Salt   |   Frozen Meat   |   1121 Basmati Rice   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Other Fresh Vegetables   |   Pineapple   |   Flavored Tea   |   Sesame Oil   |   3 Ply Face Mask   |   Corn   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Chickpeas   |   Arabica Coffee   |   Rice Flour   |   Himalayan Salt   |   Shea Butter   |   Medical Face Masks   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Matta Rice   |   Maize   |   Macadamia Nuts   |   Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango, Grape   |   Mango   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Pickles & Sauces   |   Medical Supplies & Disposable   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Pulses   |   Organic Coffee   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Matcha Tea   |   Organic Tea   |   Fruit Puree   |   Sugar   |   Green Cardamom   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Sugandha Basmati Rice   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Basil Leaf   |   Cinamon Tea   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Disposable Face Mask   |   Crude Oil   |   Frozen Seafood   |   Pepper   |   Chia Seeds   |   Fresh Cucumber   |   Peanuts   |   Assam Tea   |   Tissue Paper   |   Printing Paper   |   Fresh Meat   |   Fresh Sardine Fish   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Ginkgo Nuts   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Dried Seafood   |   Hibiscus Tea   |   All Purpose Flour   |   Snacks   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Flax Seeds   |   Betel nut   |   Turmeric   |   Fresh Brinjal   |   Lemongrass   |   Tea   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Potato   |   Cardamom Tea   |   Butter   |   Condensed milk   |   Cooking Gas Stoves, Regulators & Burners   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Groundnuts   |   Lemon Tea   |   Corn Flour   |   KN95 Face Mask   |   Soaps & Detergents   |   Fish Maw   |   Beans   |   Thai Rice   |   Herbal Tea   |   Flour   |   N95 Face Mask   |   Long Grain Rice   |   Chestnuts   |   Instant Coffee   |   Milk Powder   |   Medical Clothing   |   Kerosene Oil   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Curry Leaves   |   Ponni Rice   |   Brazil Nuts   |   Aloe Vera   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Bakery Products   |   Toilet Paper   |   Diesel   |   Pine Nuts   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Beverages   |   Black Tea   |   Surgical Face Mask   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Moringa Seeds   |   Cloves   |   Spices Powder   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Coffee Powder   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Medium Grain Rice   |   Banana   |   Grapes   |   Papaya   |   Bitter Kola, Garcinia Kola   |   Coconut Oil   |   Canned Food   |   Poultry   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Frozen Sea Cucumber   |   Chilli Powder   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Herbs   |   Palm Oil   |   Biscuits   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Ginger Tea   |   Leather Gloves   |   Nitrile Disposable Gloves   |   Zinc Concentrates   |   Fresh Hake Fish   |   Fresh Snapper Fish   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Soybean   |   Fresh Onion   |   Walnuts   |   Metal Scraps   |   Cigarette Lighters   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Fish   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Sella Basmati Rice   |   Lentils   |   Buckwheat   |   Almonds   |   Tea Leaves   |   Ground Coffee   |   Fruit Juices   |   Mustard Oil   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Fresh Squid   |   Spices   |   Red Chilli   |   Paradise Nuts   |   Plants & Plant Extracts   |   Oolong Tea   |   Personal Protective Equipment (PPE Kits)   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   Hazelnuts   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Other Type Of Woods   |   White Rice   |   Coffee Beans   |   Robusta Coffee   |   Wheat Flour   |   Livestock   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Millet   |   Pecan Nuts   |   Green Coffee   |   Safflower Oil   |   Dairy & Milk Products   |   Medical Gloves   |   Bay Leaf   |   Indian Basmati Rice   |   Broken Rice   |   Vegetables   |   Raisins   |   Food Products   |   Palmolien Oil   |   Cookies   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Amaranth Seeds   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Corn Oil   |   Chocolate & Confectionery
May-16-22
Buyer From Trinidad and Tobago
Buyer Of Biscuits   |   Grapes   |   Papaya   |   Coconut Oil   |   Herbal Tea   |   Black Tea   |   Herbs   |   Corn Starch   |   Flour   |   Palm Oil   |   Indian Basmati Rice   |   Broken Rice   |   Sorghum   |   Vegetables   |   Raisins   |   Food Products   |   Masala Tea   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Cookies   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Fresh Cucumber   |   Peanuts   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Green Coffee   |   Edible Oils   |   Thai Rice   |   Oolong Tea   |   Coffee Beans   |   Olive Oil   |   Thyme   |   Soybean Oil   |   Corn Meal   |   Corn Oil   |   Coffee Powder   |   Canola Oil   |   Spice Seeds   |   Gram Flour   |   Green Tea   |   Robusta Coffee   |   Paneer   |   Chocolates   |   Diesel   |   Wheat Flour   |   Assam Tea   |   Safflower Oil   |   Potato Starch   |   Dairy & Milk Products   |   Apricot   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Chia Seeds   |   Cacao Nuts   |   Health Food   |   Cotton   |   Red Chilli   |   Mango   |   Other Spices Powder   |   Butter   |   Sugar   |   Paradise Nuts   |   Condensed milk   |   Medium Grain Rice   |   Pistachio   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Banana   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Fruit Juices   |   Mustard Oil   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Bakery Products   |   Palm Nuts   |   Fruits   |   Matcha Tea   |   Organic Tea   |   Soya Oil   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Fresh Potato   |   Pickles & Sauces   |   Pomegranate   |   Cardamom Tea   |   Avocado   |   Cinamon Tea   |   Cloves   |   Oil Seeds   |   Poultry   |   Coffee   |   Instant Coffee   |   Other Edible Oils   |   Milk Powder   |   Fresh Brinjal   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Noodles & Pasta   |   Rosemary   |   Soybean Meal   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Parsley   |   Chilli Powder   |   Ground Coffee   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Millet   |   Aniseeds   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Pecan Nuts   |   Nutmegs   |   Tea   |   Ginkgo Nuts   |   Starch   |   Organic Coffee   |   Rape Seed   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Chestnuts   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Walnuts   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Basil Leaf   |   Pepper   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Hibiscus Tea   |   All Purpose Flour   |   Castor Seed Oil   |   Snacks   |   Turmeric   |   Almonds   |   Fish Maw   |   Moringa Seeds   |   Fresh Onion   |   Beans   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Garam Masala   |   Apple   |   Maize   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Macadamia Nuts   |   Flavored Tea   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Sesame Oil   |   Buckwheat   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   Sugandha Basmati Rice   |   Lentils   |   Pineapple   |   Hazelnuts   |   Wheat   |   Spices   |   Basmati Rice   |   Frozen Seafood   |   Pine Nuts   |   Castor Oil   |   Mace   |   Rice   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Ostrich Eggs   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Lemon Tea   |   Dates   |   Fresh Pumpkin   |   Peas   |   Corn Flour   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango, Grape   |   Brown Rice   |   Arabica Coffee   |   Duck Eggs   |   Oat   |   Rice Flour   |   Plastic Carrier Bags   |   Steel Tire Wire Scrap   |   Pine Wood   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Quail Eggs   |   Gas Lighters   |   Kerosene Oil   |   Limestone   |   Cooking Gas Stoves, Regulators & Burners   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Canola Seeds   |   Soybean Seeds   |   Frozen Meat   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Pulses   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   White Rice   |   Green Cardamom   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Safflower Seeds   |   Kidney Beans   |   Copper Plate Scrap   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Soybean   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Shrimps & Prawns   |   Ponni Rice   |   Castor Seeds   |   Fresh Prawns   |   Long Grain Rice   |   Brazil Nuts   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Orange   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Fish   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Cumin Seeds   |   1121 Basmati Rice   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Barley   |   Oregano   |   Corn   |   Flax Seeds   |   Organic Rice   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Avocado   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Niger Seeds   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Betel nut   |   Crude Oil   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Frozen Lobsters   |   Caraway Seeds   |   Fresh Beef   |   Frozen Squid   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Matta Rice   |   Chickpeas   |   Ginger Tea   |   Groundnuts   |   Frozen Crabs   |   Sella Basmati Rice   |   Jatropha Seed   |   Jatropha Oil   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Fox Nuts   |   Fresh Meat   |   Rapeseed Meal
Apr-16-22
Buyer From Trinidad and Tobago
Nov-25-24
Buyer From Trinidad and Tobago
Buyer Of Pistachio   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Green Cardamom   |   Cigarette Lighters   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Corn   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Spices   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Walnuts   |   Soya Oil   |   Chickpeas   |   Energy Drinks   |   Olive Oil   |   Potato Starch   |   Dried Fish   |   Nitrile Disposable Gloves   |   Fish   |   Disposable Face Mask   |   Desiccated Coconut   |   Turmeric   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Sesame Oil   |   Rice Bran   |   Lentils   |   Briquette   |   Soybean Meal   |   Honey   |   Spices Powder   |   Chia Seeds   |   Medical Gloves   |   Almonds   |   Coconut   |   Copper Plate Scrap   |   Coconut Oil   |   Olives   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Cloves   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Sugar   |   Milk Powder   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Starch   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Stearic Acid   |   Disposable Cutlery   |   Steel Tire Wire Scrap   |   Engine Spare Parts   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Soybean   |   Fresh Snapper Fish   |   Electronic Semi Conductor Devices & Other Components   |   Gas Lighters   |   Teak Wood   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Plastic Carrier Bags   |   Car Parts   |   Car Engines   |   Tyre Scrap   |   Fatty Acid   |   HDPE Bags   |   Copper Scrap   |   Vegetables   |   Chilli Powder   |   Horns, Skins, Hides, Skulls, Feathers & Hairs Of Animals   |   DAP (Diammonium Phosphate)   |   Maize   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Sweeteners   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Mineral Water   |   Fresh Beef   |   Pepper   |   Raisins   |   Frozen Meat   |   Corn Oil   |   Copper Cathode   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Plastic Raw Materials   |   Frozen Fish   |   Printing Paper   |   Copper Scrap   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Meat And Bone Meal (MBM)   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Wheat Bran   |   Coconut Water & Coconut Milk   |   Poultry   |   Black Tea   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Charcoal   |   Soft Drinks   |   Gloves   |   Fertilizers   |   Coffee Beans   |   Fish Maw   |   Beans   |   Vanilla   |   Palm Oil   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Shea Butter   |   Rice   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Medical Face Masks   |   Red Chilli   |   Coffee   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Soybean Oil   |   Corn Meal   |   Tomato Paste & Purees   |   Dried Seafood   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Butter   |   Wheat   |   Fruits   |   Medical Supplies & Disposable   |   Corn Starch
Jan-12-21
Buyer From Trinidad and Tobago
ARCHIVED
Jul-13-21
Buyer From Trinidad and Tobago
Quantity Required: 1 Forty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: To be discussed with suppliers
Destination: Point Lisas, West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
Looking for suppliers from: Trinidad and Tobago
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Sep-25-24
Buyer From Trinidad and Tobago
Quantity Required: 1 Forty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: L/C
Destination: Trinidad and Tobago
Looking for suppliers from: Europe
Product Description
ARCHIVED
Aug-26-21
Buyer From Trinidad and Tobago
Quantity Required: 1 Twenty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: Letter Of Credit
Destination: Trinidad and Tobago
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
Product Description
ARCHIVED
Oct-27-22
Buyer From Port Of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Quantity Required: 3 Metric Tons
Payment Terms: LC
Destination: Point Lisas, Trinidad and Tobago
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
Product Description
ARCHIVED
Jun-15-21
Buyer From Trinidad and Tobago
Quantity Required: 1 Forty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: To be discussed with suppliers
Destination: Trinidad and Tobago
Looking for suppliers from: United States
Product Description
ARCHIVED
Nov-03-22
Buyer From Trinidad and Tobago
Quantity Required: 1 Forty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: LC/ TT
Destination: West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
Product Description
ARCHIVED
Apr-27-23
Buyer From Trinidad and Tobago
Quantity Required: 1 Forty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: L/C Or T/T
Destination: Trinidad and Tobago
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
Product Description
ARCHIVED
Jan-27-22
Buyer From Battackpore, Trinidad and Tobago
Quantity Required: Not specified
Payment Terms: L/C Or T/T
Destination: Trinidad and Tobago
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
Product Description
Discuss sourcing & trends in Fresh Potato import export community

Fresh Potato: The World's Most Versatile Crop in International Trade

Potatoes are starchy root vegetables consumed all over the world. Originating from the Andes mountains of South America, they come in different sizes and shapes. Interestingly, there are over 4000 varieties of native potatoes and more than 180 wild potato species. Did you know that potatoes are the world's third most important food crop in human consumption after rice and wheat?  In fact, potatoes are known to produce more food per unit of water than any other major crop. It was initially cultivated by ancient Incas thousands of years ago. In the early 1600s, the governor of the Bahamas gifted potatoes to the governor of Virginia, and that's how these versatile vegetables entered North America. However, they became popular only when Thomas Jefferson (the third president of the United States) served potatoes at the White House. And as they say, the rest is history, as today potatoes are one of the most consumed vegetables in the world. Also, they are a critical part of the global food economy. That's the reason why fresh potato buyers and importers are actively seeking reliable suppliers to meet this global demand. 



Why Fresh Potatoes Remain a Global Staple

The global appetite for fresh potatoes continues to stay strong, from food processing to household consumption. There are a range of food applications of potatoes. They can be boiled, baked, mashed, or even processed into other products like sweet potato fries, hash browns, or potato twisters. The growth of the food processing industry and fast food chains has led to a rise in the consumption of this highly viable export commodity. Moreover, potatoes are known for their versatility, accessibility, and nutritional value. 


Needless to say, they are a staple food in many cultures and cuisines. Also, they are a relatively less expensive source of calories and nutrients as compared to other food options. This makes it affordable and accessible to all kinds of consumers. Potatoes do offer nutrition as they are a good source of carbohydrates, vitamin C, and potassium. Another factor responsible for its growing demand is that they are resilient to climate change. Yes, potatoes not only have a shorter growing cycle, but they can also be cultivated in diverse environments. 


An important trend to note is that regions once considered unsuitable for large-scale potato cultivation, such as Africa and Latin America, are now emerging as key players in the global market. This shift is driven by several reasons:

  • New farming techniques, with countries like Egypt, Kenya, and Peru modernizing their potato sectors
  • Climate-resilient potato varieties that can withstand drought and heat
  • Innovations in agronomy (the science of soil and crop production)
  • Increased investments in infrastructure, including cold storage and modern irrigation systems



What Fresh Potato Buyers Expect from Suppliers

There is a variety of fresh potato buyers in the global marketplace, ranging from distributors supplying supermarkets and food processing units producing potato-based products to retail chains and institutional buyers such as restaurants, caterers, and hotels. However, all fresh potato importers or buyers share some common expectations with suppliers or exporters. And these include:


  • Uniform size & shape (as per their preferences) for easy packaging and retail display
  • Firm texture and clean skin, free of blemishes, soil, and debris
  • Compliance with residue limits as well as phytosanitary standards
  • Free from pests, diseases, cuts, or any rot
  • Should have a faint, earthy smell and not a moldy odor that indicates spoilage
  • Cold chain compatibility to maintain freshness in transit
  • Should have a long shelf life and can be stored for extended periods without quality degradation
  • Proper sorting, grading, and packaging (preferably jute or ventilated plastic sacks) are needed
  • Should have low sugar content (less than 0.1%) for processing into chips and fries 



Popular Fresh Potato Varieties & Other Related Categories in Exports Market

As a supplier, it is important for you to know that different markets demand different potato varieties on the basis of their texture, starch content, and use. Here are the most popular fresh potato varieties:

  • Low-starch waxy potatoes: Usually have high moisture, red skin, and white flesh.
  • High-starch potatoes: Usually have low moisture, brown skin, and white flesh.
  • Yellow-fleshed potatoes: All-purpose variety with golden skin, buttery flavor, and medium starch content.
  • Purple or blue fleshed potatoes: Have a nutty and earthy flavor
  • Fresh sweet potatoes: A healthier alternative to other potato varieties


In addition, you can make your export business more profitable by diversifying your offerings and expanding into related product categories such as:



Your ability to supply multiple vegetables categories will attract more international buyers. 



What Are the Key Trade Data & Market Trends for Fresh Potatoes?

For suppliers or exporters, understanding market dynamics, global insights, and price trends helps them stay competitive and expand into international markets. 


Global Market Size: 

MetricValue
Market Size (2023)USD 95 billion
Expected Market Size (2033)USD 132 billion
CAGR3.30%

Source: Market. US


Global Potato Consumption Data:

MetricValue
Worldwide Potato Consumption (2024)380 million tonnes
Expected Consumption Growth (by 2035)398 million tonnes

Source: Potato News Today



Top Fresh Potato Importing Countries (Oct 2023- Sep 2024):

CountryTotal Shipments
Russia34,296
Sri Lanka30,135
Malaysia20,771

Source: Volza



Global Price Trend:

YearAverage Price Range (USD/Kg)
2024$0.24/kg - $1.55/kg
2023$0.20/kg - $2.03/kg
2022$0.19/kg - $1.64/kg


Current Price: The fresh potato 1 kg price may vary based on season variety and region. However, the current average price ranges from $0.16/kg to $1.57/kg, with higher rates for organic or premium varieties.


Source: Tridge 


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How to Find Fresh Potato Buyers Worldwide?

Whether you are looking for bulk potatoes buyers or fresh potato importers, here are the most effective ways to do it:


  • Attend international trade fairs like Fruit Logistica (Germany), Global Potato Summit, Potato Expo, and AGRITECHNICA 2025. These events help you meet potential buyers face-to-face.

  • Do research and make lists of wholesalers and food processing companies in your target countries. Then, reach out to them with a clear business proposal, product catalog, and certifications via email.

  • Optimize your website and use targeted keywords like “fresh potato buyers near me” to increase visibility through search engines.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Who is the largest buyer of potatoes?

Russia is the largest buyer of potatoes, followed by Sri Lanka and Malaysia.


2. Who is the largest exporter of potatoes in India?

Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are India's top exporting regions, with weekly shipments to South Asia.


3. How to check potato quality?

Here are the steps to check the potato quality:

  • Look for firm, smooth texture
  • Ensure there are no cuts, green spots, or diseases
  • Avoid potatoes with sprouts and moldy smell
  • Size and shape should be uniform


4. How to make potatoes last longer?

To make potatoes last longer, store them in cool (4–10?°C), dark places with ventilation. Moreover, make sure to avoid refrigeration below 4?°C to prevent sweetening.


5. What is the best temperature to store potatoes?

Fresh potatoes should be stored at an optimal temperature of 6–10?°C and relative humidity of 85–90%.


6. How to know if a potato is bad?

To assess whether a potato has gone bad, look for common signs of spoilage. These include green skin, soft spots, sprouting, or mold.


7. What are the best potato varieties for export?

Here are the best potato varieties for export:

  • Russet (for fries)
  • White/colored potatoes (for boiling)
  • Sweet potatoes (for value-added snacks)


8. What are the key export markets for Indian potatoes?

Key export markets for Indian potatoes are South Asia (Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia, and Middle Eastern nations like the UAE and Qatar.


9. Who is the largest consumer of potatoes in the world?

China is the largest consumer of potatoes, with a per capita consumption of 47.4 kg in 2022, followed by India and Russia.


10. How to export potatoes from India to America?

Follow these steps to export potatoes from India to America:

  • Register with APEDA
  • Comply with USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) import regulations
  • Obtain pest risk assessments
  • Ensure cold-chain compliance with FDA standards
  • Find verified potato buyers on B2B platforms like go4WorldBusiness


11. What is the fresh potato HSN code?

0701 is the fresh potato HSN code. 



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