Welcome to
Potatoes South Africa!

Potatoes SA is a non-profit company of which our primary objective is to serve as the mouthpiece of the SA potato producers. Potatoes SA serves to establish and maintain a central representative body called the Potato Industry Forum, in respect of all potato affairs in which all the role players in the potato industry can participate and in doing so set industry strategies. Potatoes SA furthermore has the purpose to institute and endorse the maintenance of a national Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) which shall collect, distribute and govern industry levies in accordance to statutory strategies as set out in government notices. In terms of its role in the potato industry, Potatoes SA operates as an industry association and its structure represents a network of participating role players and individuals who are involved in various forums and committees. The vision of PSA is to build a viable potato industry in South Africa.
Welcome to
Potatoes South Africa!

Potatoes SA is a non-profit company of which our primary objective is to serve as the mouthpiece of the SA potato producers. Potatoes SA serves to establish and maintain a central representative body called the Potato Industry Forum, in respect of all potato affairs in which all the role players in the potato industry can participate and in doing so set industry strategies. Potatoes SA furthermore has the purpose to institute and endorse the maintenance of a national Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) which shall collect, distribute and govern industry levies in accordance to statutory strategies as set out in government notices. In terms of its role in the potato industry, Potatoes SA operates as an industry association and its structure represents a network of participating role players and individuals who are involved in various forums and committees. The vision of PSA is to build a viable potato industry in South Africa.
Articles
Weekly Market Comment – 24 November 2023
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Weekly Market Comment – 17 November 2023
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Weekly Market Comment – 10 November 2023
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Weekly Market Comment – 24 November 2023
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Weekly Market Comment – 17 November 2023
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Weekly Market Comment – 10 November 2023
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CHIPS (November/December 2023)
The latest edition of the CHIPS, the potato industry magazine is out. The magazine covers all the latest news in the potato industry from research, industry information, marketing and transformation in the industry.
Here’s why potato costs have risen
One of the primary factors contributing to the price increase is the significant impact of load shedding on the industry, which has hindered farmers from maintaining consistent irrigation practices. Consequently, they've had to scale back their usual produce planting...
Die onbeperkte potensiaal van afval-aartappels
Dr Carmen Muller van die Universiteit van Pretoria besoek die Plaas TV-ateljee. Sy brei uit oor 'n uitvoerbaarheidstudie van 'n nuwe waardeketting vir laergraad-aartappels in die landbouverwerkingsbedryf.
Potatoes SA New Ad Campaign
South Africa, you asked, and we listened! Alfred Ntombela has returned, and he has brought nostalgia and warm, fuzzy feelings back to the nation… and of course, his famous laugh (which all of you are hearing right now). In the heartwarming long-form video, released...
Here’s why potato costs have risen
One of the primary factors contributing to the price increase is the significant impact of load shedding on the industry, which has hindered farmers from maintaining consistent irrigation practices. Consequently, they've had to scale back their usual produce planting...
ITAC Announces Definitive Tariffs on Frozen French Fry Imports
The South African potato industry welcomes the International Trade Administration Commission’s (ITAC) decision to reinstate import duties on frozen potato chips/French fries, after tariffs lapsed earlier this year. CEO of Potatoes SA and the industry welcomed the...
Weekly Market Comment – 24 November 2023
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Weekly Market Comment – 17 November 2023
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Weekly Market Comment – 10 November 2023
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