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 2011 : | 168013.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Seed in 2011 : | 112500.00 | tonnes | Unofficial figure | ℹ |
| Potato Processed in 2011 : | 74700.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2011 : | 29700.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Price at Producer in 2011 : | 272.00 | USD/tonne | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2010 : | 484000.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2010 : | 160797.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Latvia
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1997: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1996: | 168.62 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1996: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1995: | 116.89 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1995: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1994: | 133.01 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1994: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
