Key drivers and trends in the world potato industry


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Date: March, 2002

Abstract: The world potato industry operates in a diverse, dynamic environment. This is hardly surprising considering that potatoes are grown in many different regions and serve numerous purposes. Of 300 million tonnes of potatoes produced world wide, 170 million tonnes are used for human consumption. The largest segment in the potato market is still represented by the ware potato, but the processing industry and the seed potato business are becoming increasingly significant as consumers become more deman...

Research Type: Industry Note


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