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Brazil
#21 Global Producer · Americas
Growing domestic market — largest potato producer in South America
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3.7M t
Production
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120K ha
Harvested Area
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30.8 t/ha
Yield
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16 kg/cap
Per Capita
FAOSTAT 2018–2024 trajectory
↑ 7-yr +12% (rising)
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt | 3.73 | 3.71 | 3.75 | 3.85 | 3.93 | 4.19 | 4.18 |
| YoY | — | -0.5% | +1.1% | +2.7% | +1.9% | +6.7% | -0.1% |
Source: FAOSTAT 2024 (UN FAO Crops & Livestock Products dataset).
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Varieties grown here
Top potato varieties from Brazil
5 commercially significant varieties documented in our database.
BRS Ana
2002
EMBRAPA Brazilian variety bred for both fresh and frying markets. Widely planted in southern Brazil.
BRS Catucha
Brazilian EMBRAPA release. Smooth oval shape, fresh-market suited.
BRS Clara
Brazilian EMBRAPA dual-purpose variety. Yellow flesh; suited to Brazilian processing market.
BRS Cota
EMBRAPA fresh-market variety for Brazilian retail. White-skinned.
BRS Eliza
Brazilian EMBRAPA release. Mid-season variety adapted to subtropical conditions.
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