Europe: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Europe

The Europe potato market expanded modestly to $X in 2021, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production in Europe

In value terms, potato production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 25%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X tons), with a combined 49% share of total production. These countries were followed by France, Poland, the Netherlands, Belarus and the UK, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +3.4%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2021, the average yield of potatoes in Europe declined slightly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the potato yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The potato harvested area reached X ha in 2021, leveling off at 2020. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Potato Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, exports of potatoes in Europe was estimated at X tons, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 19%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, potato exports stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly 71% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising an 11% share of total exports. Spain (X tons), Belarus (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belarus (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Belgium, the UK, Spain, Belarus and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +27.3%, 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, the amount of potatoes imported in Europe stood at X tons, flattening at 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports totaled $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 -17.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the largest importers of potatoes, together committing 75% of total imports. The following importers - Portugal (X tons), France (X tons), Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons), Greece (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - together made up 14% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest potato importing markets in Europe were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports. Germany, Russia, Italy, France, Portugal, Greece, Romania, the Czech Republic and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +11.3%, 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 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 37%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform