Band 9: The tables below provide information about the consumption and production of potatoes in five parts of the world in 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

The tables show how much potato was consumed and produced across various parts of the world in 2006.

Overall, Europe had the highest potato consumption per capita, though its production was slightly lower than that of Asia and Oceania, who were the largest producers. In contrast, South and Central America, and Africa produced and consumed the least potatoes.

Regarding potato consumption, Europe was the biggest consumer in 2006, with an intake of 96.1 kilograms per person (kg/capita), followed by North America, averaging 57.9 kg/capita. This was approximately double the consumption in Asia and Oceania, and South and Central America, both standing at around 25 kg/capita, while the lowest consumption was recorded in Africa, at only 14.1 kg/capita.

Turning to potato production, Asia and Oceania were the leading producers, with a total output of 131.2 million tonnes (Mt). Although European people ate more potatoes than those in any other regions listed, their production was the second-highest, at 126.3 Mt. Meanwhile, North America, Africa, and South and Central America registered the smallest production figures, ranging from 15 to 25 Mt.