Canadian potatoes, from farm to fork
Description: Canadian potatoes, from farm to fork
In 2021, farmers planted 388,485 acres of potatoes in Canada. Since 2016, potato area has increased 12.7%.
| Province | Alberta | Manitoba | Prince Edward Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area (acres) | 70,131 | 77,927 | 85,235 |
| Average area per farm (acres) | 235 | 523 | 396 |
Canada’s total potato production in 2021 was 5,689,455 metric tonnes, a 19.2% increase from 2016.
In 2021, 17.1 kg of fresh white potatoes were available per person in Canada.
The estimated average retail price for 1 kg of potatoes in 2021 was $4.22.
In 2021, Canada was a net exporter of potatoes, exporting 1.8 million metric tonnes, up 10.9% from 2016.
The United States was the largest export market, accounting for 90.0% of all potato exports.
Did you know?
- Canadian farmers grow potatoes for processing (mostly French fries) and for the fresh market.
- Most potato crops are planted with “seed potatoes” (potatoes with shoots).
- A medium potato (148 g) provides 45% of a person’s recommended daily Vitamin C intake and 21% of the recommended daily potassium intake.
Sources: Statistics Canada, table 32-10-0154-01 – Selected crops, Census of Agriculture historical data, table 32-10-0358-01 – Area, production and farm value of potatoes, table 32-10-0054-01 – Food available in Canada, table 18-10-0245-01 – Monthly average retail prices for selected products, Canadian International Merchandise Trade Web Application; Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada, 2014, “Potato production in Canada.”
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