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Oct-23-23
Buyer From Mauritius
Dec-27-18
Buyer From Port Louis, Mauritius
Aug-18-20
Buyer From Mauritius
Jun-22-20
Buyer From Mauritius
Mar-05-21
Buyer From Curepipe, Mauritius
Jul-11-23
Buyer From Mauritius
Mar-21-23
Buyer From Mauritius
Jul-15-19
Buyer From Mauritius, Mauritius
Mar-27-20
Buyer From Mauritius
Sep-23-20
Buyer From Vacoas, Phoenix, Mauritius
Buyer Of Fresh Chicken   |   Fresh or Chilled Fish   |   Flour   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Pulses   |   Rice   |   Edible Oils   |   Spices   |   Fresh Beef   |   Fresh Onion   |   Grams   |   Sugar   |   Fresh Potato   |   Salt   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Fresh Vegetables
Jun-26-19
Buyer From Mauritius, Mauritius
Apr-07-21
Buyer From Mauritius
Sep-04-20
Buyer From Mauritius
Oct-28-20
Buyer From Mauritius
Oct-06-21
Buyer From Mauritius
Buyer Of Mustard Seeds   |   Peanuts   |   Other Fresh Vegetables   |   Chips   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Mango   |   Fresh Roses   |   Coconut Water & Coconut Milk   |   Fresh Tomato   |   DAP (Diammonium Phosphate)   |   Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango, Grape   |   Corn   |   Fresh Cauliflower   |   Urea   |   Fresh Octopus   |   Silica Sand   |   Frozen Apple   |   Orange   |   Vegetables   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Nutmegs   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Salt   |   Dried Vegetables   |   Coconut Shell   |   Dehydrated Spices   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Avocado   |   Sweeteners   |   Pineapple   |   Soya Oil   |   Basil Leaf   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Watermelon   |   Frozen Passion Fruit   |   Banana   |   Dehydrated Fruits   |   Starch   |   Fresh Coconut   |   Fresh Onion   |   Lentils   |   Aluminum Foils   |   Chickpeas   |   Furniture   |   Sandstones & Sands   |   Springs   |   Aluminum Foil   |   Meat & Poultry   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   White Rice   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Avocado   |   Frozen Mango   |   Broken Rice   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Pepper   |   Fresh Radish   |   Food Products   |   Desiccated Coconut   |   Resin   |   Green Coffee   |   Passion Fruit   |   Fresh Broccoli   |   Juice   |   Fruits   |   Mushrooms   |   Fresh Drumsticks   |   Spices   |   Frozen Avocado   |   Sugar   |   Biscuits   |   Frozen Squid   |   Grapes   |   Chocolates   |   Indian Sweets & Namkeens   |   Milk Powder   |   Papaya   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Peach   |   Flour   |   Jams & Jelly   |   Fresh Potato   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Snacks   |   Fresh Pumpkin   |   Fruit Juices   |   Pear   |   Candies   |   Parsley   |   Coconut   |   Honey   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Apple   |   Pomegranate   |   NPK   |   Sugarcane Products   |   Tea   |   Wood Charcoal   |   Palm Oil   |   Noodles & Pasta   |   Lemongrass   |   Coffee   |   Black Tea   |   Fresh Brinjal   |   Beans   |   Thai Rice   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Apricot   |   Turmeric   |   Guava   |   Fertilizers   |   Handkerchief   |   Processed Vegetable Pastes & Purees   |   Wheat Flour   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   Fresh Bitter Gourd   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Rosemary   |   Charcoal
Mar-24-22
Buyer From Mauritius
Buyer Of Flour   |   Chickpeas   |   Cranberry Gloves   |   Medical Gloves   |   Himalayan Salt   |   White Rice   |   Kidney Beans   |   Rice   |   Spices   |   Shrimps & Prawns   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Cuttlefish   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Red Chilli   |   Soybean   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Flax Seeds   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Fresh Sardine Fish   |   Fresh Onion   |   Fresh Tilapia Fish   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Fresh Potato   |   Dried Fish   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Pistachio   |   Walnuts   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Turmeric   |   Fruit Puree   |   Sesame Oil   |   Coffee Beans   |   Milk Powder   |   Pulses   |   Cloves   |   Fish   |   Fresh Ribbon Fish   |   Frozen Seafood   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Fresh Salmon Fish   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Fresh Squid   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Dried Seafood   |   Green Cardamom   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Fresh Hake Fish   |   Fresh Snapper Fish   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Frozen Sea Cucumber   |   Chilli Powder   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Green Tea   |   Wheat   |   Black Tea   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Frozen Squid   |   Coffee   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Corn   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Millet   |   Pepper   |   Pink Salt   |   Spices Powder   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Fresh Prawns   |   Raisins   |   Lentils   |   Corn Flour   |   Wheat Flour   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Chia Seeds   |   Peas   |   Snacks   |   Fish Maw   |   Beans   |   Amaranth Seeds   |   Almonds   |   Tea   |   Peanuts
Apr-01-25
Buyer From Mauritius
Buyer Of Avocado   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Frozen Mango   |   Broken Rice   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Fresh Seaweed   |   Garam Masala   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Peas   |   Vegetables   |   Baby Jogging Stroller   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Other Type Of Rice   |   Soybean   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Frozen Squid   |   Corn   |   Rice   |   Passion Fruit   |   Long Grain Rice   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Frozen Meat   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   1121 Basmati Rice   |   Mushrooms   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Fresh Octopus   |   Dehydrated Garlic   |   Frozen Octopus   |   Green Cardamom   |   Fresh Mushroom   |   Dried Seafood   |   Orange   |   Fresh Beef   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Fresh Squid   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Frozen Seafood   |   Dried Flowers   |   Green Tea   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Pepper   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Coconut   |   Coffee   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Milk Powder   |   Noodles & Pasta   |   Lemongrass   |   Fruits   |   Green Coffee   |   Pear   |   White Rice   |   Sella Basmati Rice   |   Apple   |   Dried Vegetables   |   Spices   |   Avocado   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Frozen Anchovy Fish   |   Red Chilli   |   Frozen Guava   |   Watermelon   |   Pomegranate   |   Canned Pineapple   |   Fresh Pumpkin   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Radish   |   Chickpeas   |   Turmeric   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Dried Fish   |   Pulses   |   Chilli Powder   |   Fresh Onion   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango, Grape   |   Basmati Rice   |   Fresh Drumsticks   |   Food Products   |   Fresh Cauliflower   |   Fresh Brinjal   |   IQF or Frozen Fruits   |   Coconut Water & Coconut Milk   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Chips   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Frozen Avocado   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Fresh Potato   |   Frozen Apple   |   Tea   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Grains & Cereals   |   IQF or Frozen Vegetables   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Dehydrated Spices   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Desiccated Coconut   |   Frozen Seaweed   |   Mango   |   Fruit Pulp   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Frozen Fish   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Lentils   |   Fresh Broccoli   |   Other Fresh Fruits   |   Herbs   |   Frozen Banana   |   Oolong Tea   |   Coffee Beans   |   Black Tea   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Indian Sweets & Namkeens   |   Lemongrass Oil   |   Nutmegs   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Basil Leaf   |   Peanuts   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   Other Fresh Vegetables   |   Other Spices Powder   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Dehydrated Carrot   |   Frozen Dragon Fruit   |   Pineapple   |   Galangal   |   Fresh Coconut   |   Flavored Tea   |   Palm Oil   |   Agriculture Seeds   |   Frozen Passion Fruit   |   Fresh Bitter Gourd   |   Banana   |   Grapes   |   Papaya   |   Peach   |   Coconut Oil   |   Wheat Flour   |   Frozen Pineapple   |   Organic Fertilizers   |   Fish Maw   |   Fruit Puree   |   Beans   |   Sugar   |   Thai Rice   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Dehydrated Ginger   |   Guava   |   Frozen Papaya   |   Herbal Tea   |   Shirts & T-Shirts   |   Frozen Beef   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Knitted & Woven Garments   |   Cloves   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Fresh Green Chilli
Aug-27-21
Buyer From Mauritius
Buyer Of Electric Motors   |   Animal By Products   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Timothy Hay   |   Batteries & Chargers   |   Foams   |   Compressors   |   Used tyres   |   Aluminium UBC Scrap   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Waste Paper   |   Plastic Scrap   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Strawberry   |   Plastic Raw Materials   |   Aluminium Scrap   |   Metal Scraps   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Tungsten Products   |   Frozen Beef   |   Livestock   |   Corn   |   Fresh Beef   |   Medical Clothing   |   Latex Examination Gloves   |   Food Products   |   Almonds   |   Vinyl Gloves   |   Blueberry   |   Medical Face Masks   |   Printing Paper   |   Pepper   |   Soybean Oil   |   Nitrile Disposable Gloves   |   Biscuits   |   Chocolates   |   3 Ply Face Mask   |   Latex Surgical Gloves   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Horns, Skins, Hides, Skulls, Feathers & Hairs Of Animals   |   Soybean Meal   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Maize   |   Edible Oils   |   Beverages   |   Fresh Onion   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Walnuts   |   Briquette   |   Sugarcane   |   Alfalfa Hay   |   Grapes   |   Pineapple   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Energy Drinks   |   Avocado   |   Pistachio   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Frozen Meat   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Health Food   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Berries   |   Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Orange   |   Fresh or Chilled Fish   |   Spices   |   Copper Scrap   |   Diapers   |   Sugar   |   Fresh Potato   |   Medical Supplies & Disposable   |   Medical Gloves   |   Disposable Gowns   |   N95 Face Mask
Apr-05-23
Buyer From Mauritius
Buyer Of Green Cardamom   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Amaranth Seeds   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Other Type Of Spices   |   Ginger Powder   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Flax Seeds   |   Pear   |   Raisins   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Wheat   |   Rice   |   Berries   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Kidney Beans   |   Pulses   |   Fruit Puree   |   Groundnuts   |   Strawberry   |   Health Food   |   Fresh Flowers   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Passion Fruit   |   Apple   |   Mango   |   Orange   |   Brazil Nuts   |   Blackberry   |   Millet   |   Arabica Coffee   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Grams   |   Soybean   |   Chia Seeds   |   Pepper   |   Avocado   |   Sesame Oil   |   Avocado   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Fresh Roses   |   Cloves   |   Frozen Apple   |   Basmati Rice   |   Peas   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Cacao Nuts   |   Fresh Cauliflower   |   Corn   |   Coffee   |   Spices Powder   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Pineapple   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Chickpeas   |   Frozen Seafood   |   Pistachio   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Salt   |   Plants & Plant Extracts   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Coffee Beans   |   Robusta Coffee   |   Blueberry   |   Fresh Broccoli   |   Fresh Cut Flowers   |   Flour   |   Fresh Bitter Gourd   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Red Chilli   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Lentils   |   Almonds   |   Beans   |   Coffee Powder   |   Dried Fish   |   Guava   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Canola Oil   |   Walnuts   |   Fresh Onion   |   Turmeric   |   Pigeon Peas   |   Fresh Brinjal   |   Tea   |   Grapes   |   Banana   |   Papaya   |   Peach   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Peanuts   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Fresh Potato   |   Butter   |   Coconut Oil   |   Pink Salt   |   Fruits   |   Essential Oils   |   Fresh Squid   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Spices   |   Watermelon   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Fresh Fruits   |   De Oil Cakes   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Snacks
Nov-03-21
Buyer From Mauritius
Buyer Of Frozen Tilapia Fish   |   Fish Maw   |   Beans   |   Green Tea   |   Almonds   |   Coconut Shell   |   Parsley   |   Black Tea   |   Sugar   |   Chocolates   |   Wheat Flour   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Processed Vegetable Pastes & Purees   |   Ghee   |   Watermelon   |   Ice Creams   |   Fresh Coconut   |   Frozen Pineapple   |   Fresh Pumpkin   |   Corn Flour   |   Solar Panels   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Olive Oil   |   Basil Leaf   |   Tea   |   Coffee Beans   |   Rock Salt   |   Thai Rice   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Apricot   |   Guava   |   Flour   |   Yogurt   |   Shirts & T-Shirts   |   Frozen Fish   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Knitted & Woven Garments   |   Pistachio   |   Banana   |   Grapes   |   Papaya   |   Wet Wipes   |   Peach   |   Coconut Oil   |   Canned Food   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Coffee   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Noodles & Pasta   |   Fresh Emperor Fish   |   Light & Medium Machinery   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Cloves   |   Fresh Squid   |   Poultry   |   Frozen Squid   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   Frozen Pork   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Fresh Ribbon Fish   |   Fresh Cuttlefish   |   Frozen Seafood   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Basmati Rice   |   Shrimps & Prawns   |   Fresh Mahi Mahi Fish   |   Frozen Rohu Fish   |   Oat   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Dehydrated Fruits   |   Fresh Pomfret Fish   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Other Frozen Seafood   |   Frozen Sea Cucumber   |   Plum   |   Broken Rice   |   Sorghum   |   Fresh Grouper Fish   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Frozen Meat   |   Frozen Lamb   |   Fresh Prawns   |   Fresh Catfish   |   Frozen Sardine Fish   |   Dried Fish   |   Fresh Oysters   |   Fresh Mushroom   |   Orange   |   Frozen Seaweed   |   1121 Basmati Rice   |   Green Cardamom   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Other Fresh Vegetables   |   Wheat   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Chilli Powder   |   Frozen Crabs   |   Plastic Carrier Bags   |   Automobile Spare Parts & Supplies   |   Industrial Valves & Gauges   |   Fresh Lamb   |   Converters & Switches   |   Pipe Valves   |   Baby Products   |   Building Construction Machineries and Equipments   |   Baby Jogging Stroller   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Meat & Poultry   |   Fresh Beef   |   Fresh or Chilled Fish   |   Fresh Anchovy Fish   |   Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Fresh Pork   |   Frozen Salmon Fish   |   Fresh Croaker Fish   |   Fresh King Fish   |   Frozen Fish Fillets   |   Dried Seafood   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Other Fresh Fishes   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Seafood   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Grams   |   Millet   |   Fresh Octopus   |   Fresh Scallops   |   Crude Oil   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Aluminium UBC Scrap   |   Frozen Beef   |   Frozen Mutton   |   Fresh Snapper Fish   |   Fresh Hake Fish   |   Pulses   |   Fresh Cauliflower   |   Fresh Salmon Fish   |   Frozen Barracuda Fish   |   Long Grain Rice   |   Mushrooms   |   Fresh Drumsticks   |   Frozen Avocado   |   Milk Powder   |   Chips   |   Frozen Apple   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Coconut Water & Coconut Milk   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Fresh Potato   |   Rice   |   Fresh Radish   |   Fresh Mutton   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Pepper   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Coconut   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Chia Seeds   |   Fresh Cucumber   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Fresh Fish Fillets   |   Canned Fish   |   Frozen Lobsters   |   Spices   |   Salt   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Frozen Mahi Mahi Fish   |   Other Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Garam Masala   |   Rye   |   Turmeric   |   Butter   |   Fresh Onion   |   Condensed milk   |   Fruits   |   Veterinary Instruments & Products   |   Fresh Roses   |   Fish   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Herbs   |   Fresh Meat   |   Fresh Sardine Fish   |   Fresh Tilapia Fish   |   Cashew Nuts   |   IQF or Frozen Vegetables   |   Other Type Of Rice   |   Barley   |   Soybean   |   Vegetables   |   Palm Oil   |   Other Fresh Fruits   |   Desiccated Coconut   |   Apple   |   Pomegranate   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Maize   |   Fresh Broccoli   |   Raisins   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Fresh Brinjal   |   Buckwheat   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Fresh Fruits   |   IQF or Frozen Fruits   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Coconut Shell Charcoal   |   Frozen Octopus   |   Flax Seeds   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Soybean Meal   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Frozen Anchovy Fish   |   Nutmegs   |   Dairy & Milk Products   |   Other Spices Powder   |   Lemongrass   |   Strawberry   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Dehydrated Vegetables   |   Frozen Passion Fruit   |   Avocado   |   Pear   |   Berries   |   All Purpose Flour   |   Mineral Water   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Passion Fruit   |   Edible Oils   |   Mango   |   Chickpeas   |   Kiwi   |   Canned Pineapple   |   Corn   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Avocado   |   Dehydrated Spices   |   Frozen Mango   |   Sella Basmati Rice   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   Sea Salt   |   Fresh Bitter Gourd   |   Lentils   |   Dehydrated Carrot   |   Walnuts   |   Fresh Seaweed   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Dates   |   Pineapple   |   White Rice   |   Starch   |   Kidney Beans   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Red Chilli   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Resin   |   Green Coffee   |   Thyme   |   Peas   |   Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango, Grape   |   Sugandha Basmati Rice   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Solar Water Pump   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Rosemary   |   Cheese   |   Milk Cream   |   Coco Peat & Coir Pith   |   Indian Sweets & Namkeens   |   Fresh Carrot
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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