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Analysis of world potato production according to statistics of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background. The study provides an analytical overview of global potato production over time from 1961 to 2022 according to statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The purpose is to identify trends in the global potato production market and to understand the role of the Russian Federation in this market. Materials and methods. The empirical basis of the study was statistical information from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The theoretical basis of the study was the works of famous Russian and foreign scientists, directly affecting various aspects of world potato production. The methodological basis of the study was the following methods: comparison, time analysis, data systematization. Results. The picture of potato production on the world stage has changed greatly from 1961 to 2022. Over the past decade, new players have entered the global potato production market and produce this crop. Countries that have enormous potential for the production of this crop are China and India. Conclusion. Over the past 40 years, potato production volumes have increased several times. Countries that occupied leading positions in potato production in 1961 are not leaders today. EDN: BEWNFL

Source: Siberian Journal of Life Sciences and Agriculture

DOI: 10.12731/2658-6649-2025-17-1-1061