The tables illustrate the consumption and production of potatoes in different world regions in 2006.
Overall, it is apparent that Europe accounted for the highest figures in consumption of potatoes. By contrast, Africa and South and Central America contributed only a small fraction.
The consumption of potatoes in Europe and North America overtook the other regions. In 2006, Europe amounted to 96.1 and North America totaled 57.9, respectively. However, the figures for South and Central America, Asia and Oceania were similar, at around 24.5. The consumption of potatoes in Africa accounted for the lowest shares, at 14.1.
Regarding potato production, Europe, Asia and Oceania recorded the highest figures, at approximately 128 million. In contrast, South and Central America and Africa stood at similar shares, at about 15.8 million. Regarding North America, potato production in this region totaled 24.7 million in 2006.