Northern America: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Northern America

The North American potato market contracted to $X in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.9%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production in Northern America

In value terms, potato production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.6%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The United States (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of potato production, comprising approx. 78% of total volume. Moreover, potato production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), fourfold.

In the United States, potato production shrank by an average annual rate of -1.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

The average potato yield totaled X tons per ha in 2021, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2.3%. Over the period under review, the potato yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of potatoes production in Northern America was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 0.5% against the previous year. 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 Northern America

In 2021, shipments abroad of potatoes increased by 5.5% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato exports reached $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 19%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Canada (X tons) were the key exporters of potatoes, together achieving 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +3.2%).

In value terms, the largest potato supplying countries in Northern America were Canada ($X) and the United States ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Canada, with a CAGR of +6.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.3%).

Potato Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, overseas purchases of potatoes increased by 3.5% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 18%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports expanded to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 2016 when imports increased by 22%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 65% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), mixing up a 35% share 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 the United States (with a CAGR of +3.2%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported potatoes in Northern America, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +6.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 23%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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