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 Seed in 2010 : | 32300.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2010 : | 13240.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Processed in 2010 : | 5000.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
Potato Price at Producer in 2010 : | 398.30 | USD/tonne | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2009 : | 332500.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2009 : | 241836.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Seed in 2009 : | 33100.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Norway
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1993: | 77.22 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1993: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1992: | 79.16 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1992: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1991: | 80.31 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1991: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1990: | 77.48 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |