Mexico: Sinaloa expects historic potato harvest in 2025

Sinaloa is preparing for a  historic potato harvest  in 2025, with a planted area exceeding 17 thousand hectares, a notable increase compared to previous years with an estimated production of over 500 thousand tons. 

Jorge Benjamín López Rosas, president of the Specialized Union of Potatoes in Los Mochis, says the season is progressing as predicted, with good yields and strong  job creation in the countryside.

"Harvests have already begun, especially those destined for the industry, such as Sabritas and Barcel, and are progressing favorably. This year, between 50% and 60% of production will be destined for the frying industry, while the rest will go to the domestic market," he revealed. 

Good productivity:

Current yields are estimated at approximately 30 to 31 tons per hectare, figures that reflect good productivity; however, uncertainty remains regarding crops that were planted later, as it is not yet known how they will perform in the final stretch of the season.

As for prices, there is still no definitive figure, but it is estimated that they could be above 11 or 12 pesos per kilogram, but this will depend on the market’s performance in the coming weeks.

The weather has been an ally so far, as no severe cold weather has been recorded, although producers remain alert to possible changes in temperature. 

"So far we have had good development thanks to the weather conditions, but we are still at risk because the most complicated months in terms of cold fronts are coming," he warned.

Potato at the market:

The harvest of potatoes for the fresh market will begin to be generalised from 20 February, with a greater  supply in local  and national markets .

Sinaloa is set for a record season in  fresh potato production,  consolidating its position as one of the country’s main producing regions. 

With 21.15% more planted area for this year, production will increase by an estimated 75% depending on the final yield of the harvest.