Potato
Spain – a leading producer of Potato
Spain is one of Europe’s major fresh potato producers and an important trading hub for both early potatoes and ware potatoes. Main potato producing regions in Spain are Andalucía, Murcia, Castilla y León, Galicia and Valencia. Spain’s southern regions are especially important because they produce some of the earliest potatoes in Europe, supplying EU supermarkets before northern European harvests begin. Spain has several harvest windows because of climate diversity. The strongest export window is usually from April until June.
Varieties
Yellow flesh ( Jan — Dec)
Spunta
One of the classic export varieties. Yellow skin, light yellow flesh, large, elongated tubers, high yield. Used for fresh market, wholesale and traditional retail. Common in southern Spain.
Monalisa
Important table potato in Spain. Smooth yellow skin, pale yellow flesh, round-oval shape, balanced texture. One of the most recognised retail varieties in Spain.
Agria
Major processing and foodservice variety. Yellow skin, deep yellow flesh, high dry matter. Crispy texture, excellent for frying.
Arizona
Modern yellow potato variety increasingly planted in Spain. Yellow skin, light yellow flesh, smooth and high yield.
Fabula
Important fresh-market/export variety. Bright yellow skin, pale yellow flesh, firm texture, high yield
Annabelle
High quality potato. Smooth yellow skin and yellow flesh, good yield.
Berber
Yellow smooth skin, light yellow flesh with high yield.
Triplo
Relatively new, high-performance table potato variety. Yellow skin and flesh, high yield.
Vivaldi
Premium European table potato. Known for its low starch, creamy texture and naturally “buttery” taste. Yellow skin and flesh.
Lady Amarilla
Premium yellow-flesh type. Good flavour and texture, gourmet retail positioning.
Soprano
Important early potato variety. Smooth skin and good washing quality
Colombia
Increasingly popular in supermarkets. Bright yellow skin, uniform shape, good washing appearance
White flesh ( Jan — Dec)
Kennebec
Traditional premium Spanish variety. Light skin, white flesh, floury texture.
Red skin ( Jan — Dec)
Red Pontiac
Red skin, white flesh, moist texture.
Harvest season by Variety
Sizes and packaging
