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 Latvia
| Potato Yield in 2013 : | 182903.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2013 : | 179674.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Seed in 2013 : | 47000.00 | tonnes | FAO estimate | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2013 : | 27600.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2013 : | 12400.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2012 : | 539000.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2012 : | 538900.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Latvia
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2004: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2003: | 127.60 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2003: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2002: | 123.35 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2002: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2001: | 94.61 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2001: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
