Band 6+: The tables below give information about the consumption and production of potatoes in different world regions in 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The tables provide data on potato consumption and production across five different regions of the world in 2006.

Overall, Europe had the highest per capita consumption of potatoes, while Asia and Europe were the only countries producing the largest amount of potatoes. On the other hand, South & Central America, along with Africa recorded the lowest level incase of both consumption and production.

According to the report, 131.2 million tonnes of potatoes were grown in Asia , whereas, only 25.8kg of potatoes was consumed per people. Moreover, Europe produced 126.3 million tonnes of potatoes and had the significant number of people eating it which is 96.1kg/capita.

North America produced only 24.5 million tonnes of potatoes, precisely half of its consumption rate which constitutes of 57.9kg/capita. In addition to that, the per capita potatoes consumed in South & Central America is 23.6kg, making it more than its production 15.6 million tonnes. In case of Africa, there is a balance maintained between the consumption (14.1 kg/capita) and production (16.4 million tonnes) of potatoes.