last updated: 08/04/2024
From 1 January 2021 seed potatoes cannot be exported from the UK to the EU. SASA are working with the UK government to press the EU to find a resolution to this. Ware potatoes can be exported to the EU and NI.
Northern Ireland
From 1 October 2023, seed potatoes (for commercial production) may be moved to Northern Ireland (NI) by attaching an NI Plant Health Label (NIPHL). Further guidance on the NIPHL requirements can be found at EU & Northern Ireland Trade Guidance.
Further guidance is available from the UK Government on importing and exporting plants and plant products.
For exporting seed potatoes to the EU, please check our exporting seed potatoes [flowchart].