Key Market Indicators
Irish consumption of potatoes is projected to dip to 312,000 metric tons by 2026, a 0.6% decrease from the 323,000 metric tons consumed in 2021. Since 2017, consumption has declined by 0.8% annually. Denmark topped the list in 2021, with Ireland coming in at number 62. India, the United States, and Russia ranked second, third, and fourth respectively. Irish production of potatoes is estimated to fall to 333,690 metric tons by 2026, a 0.8% decrease from the 350,380 metric tons produced in 2021. Since 1966, production has decreased by 0.1% each year. In 2021, Cameroon was the leader, with Ireland at number 74. India, Russia, and Ukraine placed second, third, and fourth respectively.
