Bangladeshi Potatoes for Export
Bangladesh is one of the world’s leading potato-producing countries, supplying high-quality table and processing varieties to global markets. Favorable agro-climatic conditions, fertile alluvial soil, and experienced farming practices enable Bangladesh to cultivate potatoes with excellent taste, texture, and long shelf life — making them suitable for both fresh consumption and industrial processing.
✅ Why Choose Bangladeshi Potatoes?
✔ Naturally grown in fertile alluvial soil
✔ Competitive pricing vs. India, China & Pakistan
✔ Wide variety suitable for table consumption & processing
✔ Strong supply chain & export compliance
✔ Year-round availability
✔ Customized grading & packaging
Bangladesh Export-Grade Potatoes
Bangladesh offers high-quality fresh potatoes ideal for table use, processing, chips, and wholesale supply. Below are the major potato export categories with their specifications and recommended global markets.
| Major Category | Example Varieties | Size (cm) | Weight (g) | Main Usage | Right Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table / Consumption | Granola, Diamond, Pakri | 4–6 | 80–120 | Cooking | UAE, Qatar, Oman, Malaysia, Nepal |
| Processing / French Fry | Asterix, Courage | 4–8 | 100–160 | French Fries | UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, Bahrain |
| Industrial Chips | Lady Rosetta, Granola | 3–6 | 80–120 | Chips / Crisps | Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka |
| Red Skin | Cardinal, Asterix | 4–7 | 90–160 | Retail / Display | Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman |
| Bulk / Cold-Stored | Diamond, Granola | 4–8 | 90–140 | Wholesale | UAE, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Nepal |
Top 6 Most Exported Potato Varieties from Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a major supplier of high-quality fresh potatoes. Below are the six most demanded export-grade varieties along with their specifications and recommended global markets.
| Variety | Characteristics | Size (cm) | Std. Weight (g/pc) | Right Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granola | Light yellow skin, smooth texture, excellent taste, good shelf life | 4–6 | 80–120 | UAE, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
| Diamond (Diamant) | Light yellow skin, firm texture, high yield, good cooking quality | 4–7 | 90–140 | UAE, Nepal, Oman |
| Asterix | Red skin, long oval, high dry matter, ideal for frying | 5–7 | 100–160 | UAE, Singapore, Bahrain |
| Lady Rosetta (LR) | Round, uniform size, high dry matter, ideal for chips/crisps | 3.5–5.5 | 50–120 | Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka |
| Cardinal | Red skin, oval shape, firm texture, good retail acceptance | 4–6.5 | 90–130 | UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman |
| Courage | Yellowish skin, large size, high dry matter, multipurpose | 5–8 | 100–170 | UAE, Malaysia, Qatar |
Granola
Diamond(Diamant)
Asterix
Lady Rosetta (LR)
Cardinal
Courage
