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World - Potato - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 9, 2024

Best Import Markets for Potato: Key Statistics and Trends

The World's Best Import Markets for Potato

Potatoes are a staple food in many countries around the world, and their popularity has led to a thriving global market for this versatile vegetable. While many countries produce their own potatoes, there are some nations that rely heavily on imports to meet the demand for this essential food item. In this article, we will take a look at the top import markets for potatoes, as well as the key statistics and trends in this industry.

1. Belgium

Belgium is the world's largest importer of potatoes, with an import value of $1.3 billion USD in 2023. The country is known for its high-quality potato products, such as fries and chips, and it imports a significant amount of potatoes to meet the demand for these products.

2. Spain

Spain is another major import market for potatoes, with an import value of $539.7 million USD in 2023. The country's agricultural sector is highly diversified, and potatoes are an important crop for many Spanish farmers.

3. Netherlands

The Netherlands is a key player in the global potato market, with an import value of $514.9 million USD in 2023. The country is known for its innovative farming techniques and high-quality potato products.

4. Italy

Italy is also a significant importer of potatoes, with an import value of $390.7 million USD in 2023. The country's cuisine is famous for its potato-based dishes, such as gnocchi and risotto, and imports a large amount of potatoes to meet the demand for these foods.

5. Germany

Germany is a major player in the global potato market, with an import value of $310.1 million USD in 2023. The country is known for its high-quality potato products, such as sausages and stews, and imports a significant amount of potatoes to meet the demand for these products.

6. France

France is a key importer of potatoes, with an import value of $264.2 million USD in 2023. The country's culinary tradition is deeply rooted in potatoes, and imports a large amount of this vegetable to meet the demand for classic French dishes such as gratin dauphinois and pommes frites.

7. Russia

Russia is a significant importer of potatoes, with an import value of $213.9 million USD in 2023. The country's cold climate makes it difficult to grow potatoes year-round, so Russia imports a large quantity of potatoes to meet the demand for this essential food item.

8. Portugal

Portugal is a key player in the global potato market, with an import value of $193.0 million USD in 2023. The country's cuisine is heavily influenced by its maritime history, and imports a significant amount of potatoes to meet the demand for traditional Portuguese dishes such as bacalhau com natas and caldo verde.

9. Greece

Greece is a significant importer of potatoes, with an import value of $116.1 million USD in 2023. The country's agricultural sector is highly diversified, and potatoes are an important crop for many Greek farmers.

10. Mexico

Mexico is a major importer of potatoes, with an import value of $114.7 million USD in 2023. The country's cuisine is known for its potato-based dishes such as papas rellenas and chilaquiles, and imports a significant amount of potatoes to meet the demand for these foods.

Overall, the global market for potatoes is thriving, with many countries relying on imports to meet the demand for this essential food item. As the world's population continues to grow, the demand for potatoes is expected to increase, leading to even greater opportunities for countries involved in the potato trade.

For more information on the global potato market, including key statistics and trends, be sure to visit the IndexBox market intelligence platform.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global potato market. 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:

  • FCL 116 - Potatoes

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Produce Investments PLC, Bonduelle, Branston Ltd, Campsol SA, Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps, Dole Food Company, Inc., Earthfresh Farms Inc., Kroeker Farms, Wickham Farms Killarney, Wada Farms, Greemvale AP, Kingston Fresh, Eagle Eye Produce, Alsum Farms & Produce, Campbell Farms, Summertime Farms, Thomas Fresh, Pleasant Valley Potato, Inc, Farm Fresh Direct, Masser Potato Farms

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    21. Yield, 2012–2024
    22. Production, By Country, 2024
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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