Potatoes were introduced to Europe in the 16th century, but only became seriously cultivated in Latvia in the 19th century. This involved extensive research in breeding potatoes suitable for Latvian conditions, and resistance to pests and diseases.
Agricultural Statistics Letland
| Potato Seed in 2007 : | 150000.00 | tonnes | Unofficial figure | ℹ |
| Potato Processed in 2007 : | 58500.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2007 : | 40300.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Price at Producer in 2007 : | 169.60 | USD/tonne | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2006 : | 550900.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Seed in 2006 : | 160000.00 | tonnes | Unofficial figure | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2006 : | 122151.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
