Potatoes
The average ex-farm US potato price decreased slightly in October 2025, down 15.3% YOY to $0.12/lb.
US potato production for 2025 is projected at roughly 421 million cwt, essentially level with last year. In the Pacific Northwest, a reduction of about 15,000 planted acres did not translate into lower output, as strong growing conditions helped maintain high yields. Idaho is expected to post higher production, supported by yield gains of nearly 20 cwt per acre over 2024. Washington reduced acreage by 10%, and its total production is forecast to decline by around 8%, while Oregon anticipates only a minor dip.
Demand dynamics are shifting as well. The Michigan Potato Industry Commission notes that US demand for Canadian table potatoes is likely to ease, driven by ample domestic supply. Chip potato markets are steady, with supply and demand largely balanced. Michigan growers are moving into storage, reporting average early chip yields but weaker solids. A cool early September aided harvest progress, though recent warmth has heightened the need for moisture to help prevent storage issues such as pressure bruising.
In Canada, production has been mixed. PEI, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario faced late-season dryness that limited yields, whereas the Prairies and British Columbia benefited from more favorable conditions. Despite western gains, table potato production across the four major eastern provinces is expected to drop by about 9% or more. In the US market, table potato shipments totaled 1.594 million cwt for the week ending September 13, marking a 15% decline from the same week last year due to a decrease in potato export demand.
Sweet Potatoes
US sweet potato prices increased by an average of 10.4% YOY in October 2025 to $0.53/Ib.
North Carolina sweet potato growers had been looking toward 2025 with more optimism, expecting production to return to normal levels after a weather-challenged 2024 season. According to USDA figures, the state harvested an estimated 13 million cwt of sweet potatoes in 2024, down from the 15 million cwt harvested in 2023. Despite the decline in volume, growers increased their harvested acreage from 76,900 acres to 86,500 acres, underscoring the crop’s long-term importance to the state and their efforts to maintain supply despite adverse conditions.
Industry sources noted that weather played a significant role in the reduced yields, with periods of excessive moisture followed by heat stress contributing to variability in quality and sizing. As growers prepared for the upcoming cycle, many expected more stable growing conditions to support a return to standard output levels.
Demand trends also remained encouraging. Sweet potatoes, and value-added products such as sweet potato fries—continued to gain traction, particularly in foodservice channels where operators leaned into healthier, versatile menu items. This steady demand provided a strong market backdrop as North Carolina, the nation’s leading sweet potato-producing state, worked to rebuild volumes in 2025.
Carrots
The price of US carrots dropped by 15.4% YOY in October 2025 to $0.44/lb.
Across the broader US, harvested carrots have generally shown good quality, contributing to an overall positive outlook for this year’s crop. The carrot harvest in California is expected to wrap up by the end of November. Michigan growers are also nearing the end of their harvest window, anticipating completion later this month. Washington’s crop was performing well, with reports highlighting strong yields alongside excellent quality and sizing.
Market conditions remained steady, with carrot prices trending lower year over year. Expana sources shared that the softer pricing reflected consistent demand paired with ample regional supply. Overall, fundamentals remained stable, supported by solid production levels and reliable quality across the major growing regions.
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