China: Potato Chips Market 2025

Potato Chips Market Size in China

The Chinese potato chips market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Potato chips consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Potato Chips Production in China

In value terms, potato chips production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 36%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Potato Chips Exports

Exports from China

Potato chips exports from China skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 61% on 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato chips exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for potato chips exports from China, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, potato chips exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. The Philippines (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan stood at +3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+22.5% per year) and the Philippines (+57.1% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for potato chips exports from China, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan amounted to +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+49.7% per year) and Singapore (+43.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potato chips export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, potato chips export price increased by +46.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 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 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Chips Imports

Imports into China

For the third consecutive year, China recorded growth in purchases abroad of potato chips, which increased by 23% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato chips imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 121%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato chips imports to China, together accounting for 57% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +119.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest potato chips suppliers to China were South Korea ($X), the United States ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising 53% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +126.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average potato chips import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, potato chips import price decreased by -10.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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