Potato exports increase

Excellent results have been announced for U.S. exports of potatoes that have seen a significantly increase between July 2010 and June 2011.

The US Potato Board announced that exports reached a record $ 1.35 billion for 1,366,649 tons for the year July 2010 to june 2011. There was an increase of 15% in value and 11% by volume. Exports account for more than 59 million quintals of fresh potatoes, about 16% of the total U.S. production.

Exports of fresh potatoes have increased by 34% in value to $186 million and 14% by volume to 399,023 tons. Canada is the biggest importer, followed by Mexico and Korea.

Frozen potatoes account for 60% of the total export value. Japan remains the largest market, followed by Canada, China, Mexico and Korea. Exports of dehydrated potatoes were destined for Canada, Mexico, Japan, China and the Philippines.

source : potato pro, us potatoe board