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 2012 : | 191135.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2012 : | 191099.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Seed in 2012 : | 47000.00 | tonnes | Unofficial figure | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2012 : | 28200.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2012 : | 28200.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Price at Producer in 2012 : | 169.10 | USD/tonne | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2011 : | 499000.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Latvia
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2000: | 118.58 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2000: | 0.01 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1999: | 144.19 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1999: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1998: | 146.25 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1998: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1997: | 159.57 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
