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View PricingAustralia's Imports of Potato Chips Surge to $14 Million in 2023
Australia Potato Chips Imports
In 2023, supplies from abroad of potato chips increased by 12% to 3.6K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 61%. Imports peaked at 5.4K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, potato chips imports surged to $14M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $19M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Potato Chips in Australia (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Malaysia | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 3.4 |
United States | 9.4 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 |
Germany | 3.1 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Belgium | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
United Kingdom | 0.1 | 0.2 | N/A | 2.3 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
Netherlands | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
France | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
China | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
New Zealand | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
Others | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 2.0 |
Total | 18.5 | 9.2 | 6.4 | 9.6 | 12.2 | 9.2 | 11.0 | 12.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 14.2 |
Imports by Country
the United States (873 tons), Germany (824 tons) and Malaysia (690 tons) were the main suppliers of potato chips imports to Australia, together comprising 66% of total imports. Belgium, the Netherlands, France, China, New Zealand and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +26.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Malaysia ($3.4M), the United States ($3.1M) and Germany ($2.7M) appeared to be the largest potato chips suppliers to Australia, together accounting for 65% of total imports. Belgium, China, France, the UK, the Netherlands and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.
Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +36.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the potato chips price amounted to $3,899 per ton (CIF, Australia), surging by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, potato chips import price increased by +32.3% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($15,252 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($1,828 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+30.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potato chips market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10311430 - Potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes (excluding frozen, crisps, by vinegar or acetic acid)
- Prodcom 10311460 - Potatoes prepared or preserved, including crisps (excluding frozen, dried, by vinegar or acetic acid, in the form of flour, m eal or flakes)
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024