North Dakota Potato Stocks Reach 8.2 million

By Scout Nelson

As of April 1, 2025, potato stocks in North Dakota totaled 8.20 million hundredweight (cwt), according to the latest report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

“North Dakota growers, dealers, and processors held 8.20 million cwt of potatoes in storage on April 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.”

These stocks account for 34% of the state’s total 2024 potato production, indicating a steady supply still available for processing, consumption, and other uses.

Total stocks include all potatoes on hand, regardless of how they will eventually be used. This includes those that may be lost due to shrinkage, spoilage, or dumping in the coming weeks or months.

This data reflects the importance of potato storage facilities and careful management practices across the supply chain to maintain crop quality through the spring. With over one-third of the crop still in storage, the numbers provide useful insight into supply levels as the industry looks ahead to the next planting and harvesting season.

The report also serves as an indicator of market availability, potential pricing trends, and future demand, helping industry professionals prepare for the months ahead.

Regular stock updates like this from the USDA offer transparency and allow producers, suppliers, and buyers to make informed decisions based on reliable figures.

Overall, the 2025 April potato stock numbers show that North Dakota continues to play a vital role in national potato production and storage.

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