Brazil: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Brazil

After two years of growth, the Brazilian potato market decreased by -8.2% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild reduction. Potato consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Production in Brazil

In value terms, potato production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of potatoes in Brazil declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, almost unchanged from 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 4.9%. Over the period under review, the average potato yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then fell modestly 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, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Brazil; approximately reflecting 2020. In general, the harvested area recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 3.1%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Potato Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of potatoes were exported from Brazil; which is down by -29.1% on 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 768%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 801% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of potato exports from Brazil.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +59.5%).

In value terms, the largest markets for potato exported from Brazil were Uruguay ($X) and Argentina ($X).

Argentina, with a CAGR of +68.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 170% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+5.7%).

Potato Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of potatoes were imported into Brazil; which is down by -30.4% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 1,021% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 469%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Brazil, together comprising 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the UK (with a CAGR of +20.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Brazil, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +10.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+10.6% per year) and the UK (+17.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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