Austria: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Austria

The Austrian potato market declined slightly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -4.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Potato Production in Austria

In value terms, potato production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +1.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of potatoes in Austria reduced to X tons per ha in 2021, waning by -7% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 37% against the previous year. The potato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of potatoes production in Austria fell modestly to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Potato Exports

Exports from Austria

For the third year in a row, Austria recorded growth in overseas shipments of potatoes, which increased by 13% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 50%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 48%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of potato exports from Austria, with a combined 58% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for potato exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Romania ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for 50% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Among the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +21.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of potatoes decreased by -0.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -18.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -22.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Austria, with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 8.1%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +21.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Austria, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+17.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -12.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 34%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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