Potato is one of the extensively cultivated crops of the country. The geographical distribution of Potato cultivation has been widely spread from plains of Punjab to slopes of Karakurum. It has also being grown in the coastal belt of Sindh province. Similarly the seasonal spread of potato crop is broadly distributed too. Thus all the year fresh potato supply comprehensively meets the nation’s demands.

However during few off season months, potatoes from cold storages replenish the exhausting fresh supplies. Potato carries rich nutritional value due to plenty of carbohydrates. Potato snacks industry is gaining wide acceptance throughout the country. A few varieties being cultivated in Pakistan are Cardinal, few varieties being cultivated in Pakistan are Cardinal, Desiry, Faisalabad, White, Red, Lal Faisal etc.

AREA IN "000" HECTARES

	Punjab	Sindh	N.W.F.P	Balochistan	Pakistan
2002-03	102170	339	9978	3345	115832
2003-04	97090	402	9407	2806	109705
2004-05	98756	338	9589	3268	111951
2005-06	104533	327	9802	2796	117458
2006-07	120659	306	9655	2815	133435

PRODUCTION IN "000" TONNES

	Punjab	Sindh	N.W.F.P	Balochistan	Pakistan
2002-03	1761930	2473	133706	48220	1946329
2003-04	1775275	2879	118991	40953	1938098
2004-05	1849782	2473	125099	47463	2024817
2005-06	1389591	2576	134237	41478	1567882
2006-07	2407483	2712	129529	41830	2581554

YIELD PER HECTARE IN KGS

	Punjab	Sindh	N.W.F.P	Balochistan	Pakistan
2002-03	17245	7295	13400	14416	16803
2003-04	18285	7162	12649	14595	17666
2004-05	18731	7317	13046	14524	18087
2005-06	13293	7878	13695	14835	13348
2006-07	19953	8863	13416	14860	19347