National Potato Production Down 1% In 2025

USDA says potato production totaled 418 million cwt in 2025, down 1% from the previous year. Harvested acreage fell 3%, while the average yield increased to 462 cwt per acre. When it comes to local production numbers, in 2025, Idaho harvested just under 140 million cwt, while Oregon accounted for 26,000 cwt, and Washington came in with 91,000 cwt of potatoes.

The Department of Ag added the value of potatoes sold dropped 9% to $4.21 billion, with the average price falling to $10.80 per cwt; down 90 cents year-over-year. Potatoes used for processing rose 5% to 286 million cwt. Frozen French fries and other frozen products accounted for 173 million cwt, up 6% from 2024’s numbers.