El Niño-driven climate extremes pose significant risks to potato production, particularly in regions like South and Southeast Asia, where delayed monsoons and higher temperatures increase drought risk. Conversely, parts of South America may face above-average rainfall, leading to waterlogging and fungal diseases. These conditions disrupt tuber development, reduce yields, and lower the quality of potatoes used for industrial processing. Global supply imbalances are likely, as surpluses in one region cannot easily offset deficits elsewhere due to high transport costs and perishability. Price volatility in fresh and processed potato markets may also rise, impacting food security in import-dependent regions.