News on Potato Stats, Trade, Prices from China

China: Average Wholesale Prices of Fresh Potatoes (RMB/kg) (Figure 1)
July 18, 2023

China: Frozen French Fry Exports Exceed Imports

Fresh potato production for MY 2022/23 (September to August) is forecast at 93 million metric tons (MMT), a small decrease from the estimated 95 MMT produced in MY 2021/22 owing to reduced acreage.
China's potato exports hit another record in August.
October 04, 2022

Potato export China hits another record in August

Relevant data show that from January to August 2022, China exported about 220,300 tons of fresh or refrigerated potatoes (except for seeds, the same below), an increase of about 2.57% compared with the same period last year.
 Historic display of U.S. chipping potatoes at a tradeshow in China
November 27, 2021

Historic display of US chipping potatoes at tradeshow in Shanghai, China

This historic event, which is helping to pave the way for commercial shipments of U.S. chip-stock to China, was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and speeches by U.S. government officials and representatives from Potatoes USA.
China: Positive demand for potatoes could raise prices
November 01, 2021

China: Positive demand for potatoes could raise prices

At this stage, the sales volume of warehousing potatoes in the northern first cropping area of ​​potato is not large, and the price is mainly stable.
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October 04, 2021

Frozen French Fries Production in China Expands

In a recent report USDA-FAS forecasts a fresh potato production in China of 94 million tons for marketing year 2021/22. This is a 5% decrease from the estimated 99 million tons in the previous year, a result of decreased acreage.
World Potato Congress Inc. Recognizes Zaotong as 'Potato Plateau Seed Potato Capital of the World'
August 24, 2020

World Potato Congress Inc. Recognizes Zaotong as 'Potato Plateau Seed Potato Capital of the World'

On August 18, 2020, a meeting was held in Zhaotong city, China. World Potato Congress (WPC) President Roman Cools, Dr. Peter VanderZaag, WPC Secretary and Brian Douglas, General Manager attended virtually.
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Price of new Chinese potatoes continues to fall
April 07, 2020

Price of new Chinese potatoes continues to fall

Many potato traders with stock in storage have grown worried about the condition of the Chinese potato market. The market is quite weak and the delivery speed has slowed down.
Patatas holandesas de baja calidad: los comerciantes sudamericanos miran hacia China
August 21, 2019

Patatas holandesas de baja calidad: los comerciantes sudamericanos miran hacia China

Recientes declaraciones de Kuncan Zhu, gerente de la empresa china Shandong YSC Import & Export Co., Ltd
Chinese potato price runs high because of typhoon Lekima
August 20, 2019

Chinese potato price runs high because of Typhoon Lekima

Typhoon Lekima landed on Chinese shores last weekend. The typhoon caused destruction in several Chinese cities. Shouguang was one of the areas affected most by the extreme weather conditions.
China Hikes Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Trump Warning. (Courtesy: Capital Watch)
May 16, 2019

China to hit US frozen fries, dehy potatoes with more tariffs

As the Trump administration’s trade fight with China twists and turns, exporters of frozen and dehy potatoes are facing a hit.
The market price of potatoes in Gansu, China recently showed a rising trend. (Courtesy: Global Potato News)
May 09, 2019

Potato prices on the rise in Gansu, China

The market price of potatoes in Gansu recently showed a rising trend. Relevant data shows that the price of potatoes in Gansu increased by 16.67% in comparison with the same time last year.
United Kingdom signs deal to allowing seed potato export to China
August 27, 2018

United Kingdom signs deal allowing seed potato export to China

The United Kingdom has signed a major deal allowing the export of seed potatoes to China. The deal is expected to bring major benefits to Scotland, with around 70% of the 100,000 tonnes of seed potatoes exported annually from the UK coming from Scottish farms.
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February 20, 2018

Taiwan changes rules for table stock and chipping potato imports

Taiwan authorities amended their quarantine documentation requirements for imports of fresh potatoes, both table stock and chipping potatoes.
China to review anti-dumping duties on EU potato starch
February 11, 2018

China to review anti-dumping duties on EU potato starch

China will review anti-dumping duties levied on potato starch imported from the EU which are due to expire, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced earlier this month.
Potato Production in China to rebound this marketing year
January 01, 2018

Potato Production in China to rebound this marketing year

According to a GAIN-report prepared by the USDA staff in Beijing, China’s fresh potato production in marketing year 2017-2018 is forecast at 97 million metric tons, a five percent increase from the estimated 92 million metric tons in the previous year.
First batch of US Seed Potatoes to arrive in Jining (China) next month.
February 25, 2017

First batch of US Seed Potatoes to arrive in Jining (China) next month.

The office for Inspection and Quarantine in Jining city (Shandong province, China), recently handled papers regarding the import of seed potatoes from the United States, one of the very first introductions of US seed potatoes into China in recent years.
American Lorain Announces French Fries Sales Exceed 20 million RMB
October 29, 2015

American Lorain Announces French Fries Sales Exceed 20 million RMB

American Lorain Corporation (NYSE MKT: ALN) an international processed snack foods, convenience foods, and frozen foods company based in Shandong Province, China, today announces that its French fries sales have contributed over 20 million RMB (about 3.1 million USD, 2.9 million EUR) to the revenues so far in 2015.
Potatoes and Potato Products in China 2015 (GAIN report)
October 05, 2015

Potatoes and Potato Products in China 2015 (GAIN report)

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service regularly reports on various agricultural topics around the world. In GAIN report CH15036 published in September 2015, the production of potatoes and potato products in China as well as imports and exports are highlighted.

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