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China Hikes Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Trump Warning. (Courtesy: Capital Watch)

Mayo 16, 2019

China to hit US frozen fries, dehy potatoes with more tariffs

As the Trump administration’s trade fight with China twists and turns, exporters of frozen and dehy potatoes are facing a hit.

Bangladesh intends to export surplus potatoes

Febrero 26, 2019

Bangladesh intends to export large surplus of potatoes

Commerce Minister of Bangladesh, Tipu Munshi on Saturday said Bangladesh has a surplus production of potato after meeting domestic demand. Bangladesh intends to export the surplus.

Enero 28, 2019

Azerbaijan is Russia's second largest potato supplier

In the period between January and November 2018, Azerbaijan stood second in the ranking of Russia's largest potato suppliers, as revealed by the Russian Exports portal.

China wants to buy cherries, potato and wheat from Pakistan

Enero 13, 2019

China wants to buy potatoes from Pakistan

China is keen on building stronger socio-economic ties with Pakistan and is interested in importing more from the country, said Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing, including potatoes

Potato Growers Pakistan concerned by false rumors of Export Ban, Duties

Diciembre 29, 2018

False Rumors of Export Ban, Duties cause unrest among Potato Growers in Pakistan

There have been rumors that the government of Pakistan banned potato export or levied duties on the export of potatoes. The Ministry of National Food Security & Research condemned these rumors and stated they are entirely false and fictitious.

Octubre 30, 2018

Pepsico to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India

Snacks and beverages manufacturer PepsiCo plans to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India.

Octubre 30, 2018

Philippines lowers tax rate on potato import for chip manufacturers

A new order issued in the Philip[pines allows for the import of more potatoes at a low rate (3%), exclusively for use for the production of potato chips

Octubre 29, 2018

Indian government limits movement of seed potatoes to contain Potato Cyst Nematodes

In an effort to limit the spread of the Potato Cyst Nematode, the government of India has prohibited the movement of seed potatoes from Himachal, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Jammu Kashmir to other states

Septiembre 06, 2018

Azerbaijan doubles import duty on potatoes

Starting 5 September Azerbaijan has doubled customs duty on imported potatoes. Until October 31, the import duties on imported potatoes will be 30%

United Kingdom signs deal to allowing seed potato export to China

Agosto 27, 2018

United Kingdom signs deal allowing seed potato export to China

The United Kingdom has signed a major deal allowing the export of seed potatoes to China. The deal is expected to bring major benefits to Scotland, with around 70% of the 100,000 tonnes of seed potatoes exported annually from the UK coming from Scottish farms.

Julio 02, 2018

Turkey has allowed potato imports from Syria to curb prices

Turkey has allowed limited amounts of potato to be imported from Syria to curb skyrocketing prices, Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci announced on June 27

Sri Lanka increases import taxes of potatoes as local prices drop.

Mayo 06, 2018

Sri Lanka increases import duties on potatoes as local prices drop

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance has announced that the special commodity levy on imported big onions and potatoes had been increased with effect from midnight Wednesday, May 2nd.

Marzo 22, 2018

India: Higher Potato Prices reported in Punjab, West-Bengal

Higher potato prices are reported in various states of India (Punjab, West-Bengal), offering relief (Punjab) or even a windfall (West-Bengal) for farmers.

Marzo 22, 2018

Georgia bans the import of potato from Turkey citing potato wart risks

Georgia’s Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture stated that they have banned potato imports from Turkey until July, 2018 to eliminate the spread of 'potato cancer' on Georgian territory.

Marzo 03, 2018

Dutch French Fries gaining ground in South Korea

Dutch potato processing companies are increasing their market share in the South Korean Frozen French Fry market.

Febrero 27, 2018

Uzbekistan will allow tax-free import of potatoes until 2019

Uzbekistan will allow tax-free import of potatoes until January 1, 2019. The measure is intended to eliminate the shortage of potatoes in the domestic market and to curb rising prices

Febrero 20, 2018

Taiwan changes rules for table stock and chipping potato imports

Taiwan authorities amended their quarantine documentation requirements for imports of fresh potatoes, both table stock and chipping potatoes.

Febrero 11, 2018

China to review anti-dumping duties on EU potato starch

China will review anti-dumping duties levied on potato starch imported from the EU which are due to expire, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced earlier this month.