Potatoes are grown all over Norway, including in the most northern county Finnmark, despite its latitude of 70 N.
Common varieties grown in Norway are Saturna, Asterix, Mandel, Folva, and Beate.
Like in most countries, the size of the farms has increased significantly, although they are still relatively small for European standards.
Agricultural Statistics Norway
Potato Price at Producer in 2000 : | 190.10 | USD/tonne | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 1999 : | 380300.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 1999 : | 256094.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Seed in 1999 : | 37750.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Processed in 1999 : | 20000.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 1999 : | 14850.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Price at Producer in 1999 : | 205.80 | USD/tonne | Official data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Norway
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1962: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1961: | 99.70 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1961: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |