Potato Exports

SASA advise within the Scottish Government on any issues relating to the export of Scottish potatoes.

Our work covers a wide range of technical and official activities with the overall aim to facilitate the worldwide trade in Scottish potatoes. At the same time we ensure that the Scottish Government meets its international obligations as National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO).

We are a primary source of advice for both internal and external stakeholders on potato export and related phytosanitary, technical and trade issues.

SASA develops long-term relationships with relevant authorities in importing countries to effect changes in plant health and import policies in these countries and to explore possibilities of co-operation on technical issues.

Export contacts

Seed Potato Classification Scheme Technical Manager: Dr Triona Davey
Tel: +44(0)131 244 6344
Email: Triona.Davey@sasa.gsi.gov.uk

Potato Co-ordination Officer: Mr G (Graham) Hall
Tel: +44(0)131 244 6346
Email: Graham.Hall@sasa.gsi.gov.uk

You can also forward your enquiries to: potatoexports@sasa.gsi.gov.uk

Seed Potato Export Missions

Inward seed potato missions are organised by SASA and the Potato Council with the aim of influencing import conditions in the visitors' country, improving contacts with foreign officials and impressing the quality benefits from classification, testing, handling and inspection of seed potatoes in Scotland.

Inward missions in 2011:

16 - 24 June 2011: Inward mission from Malawi
20 - 24 June 2011: Inward mission from China

Inward missions in 2010:

8 – 10 March 2010: Inward mission from Turkey
29 – 31 March 2010: Inward mission from Pakistan
16 – 18 August 2010: Inward mission from Israel
8 – 10 November 2010: Inward mission from Egypt

Monthly and yearly export statistics for Scottish seed and ware potatoes can be found on the Scottish Government website.

Scotland exports seed and ware potatoes to more than 40 different countries around the world. Information on the conditions and phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Scottish potatoes into individual countries outside the EU can be found on the Scottish Government website.

View and download the phytosanitary application forms.
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