Global Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size

The global potato market was estimated at $X in 2021, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production

In value terms, potato production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16%. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were China (X tons), India (X tons) and Russia (X tons), with a combined 42% share of global production. These countries were followed by Ukraine, the United States, Germany, Bangladesh, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Belarus, Peru and the UK, which together accounted for a further 28%.

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

In 2021, the global average yield of potatoes shrank to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 4.3% against the previous year. The global yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then contracted 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, the total area harvested in terms of potatoes production worldwide dropped slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 0.4% against the previous year. 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 remained at a lower figure.

Potato Exports

Exports

In 2021, global exports of potatoes expanded slightly to X tons, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 16%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato exports stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 2013 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of potatoes, namely France, the Netherlands and Germany, represented more than third of total export. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a 7.2% share of total exports. The United States (X tons), Canada (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), China (X tons), Egypt (X tons), India (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 43% of global exports. These countries were followed by Canada, the United States, China, Belgium, Egypt, Spain, Pakistan, India, Belarus and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +27.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global 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 -1.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports

In 2021, the amount of potatoes imported worldwide rose to X tons, surging by 2.4% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato imports rose to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 2013 with an increase of 35%. Global imports peaked 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) and Spain (X tons) represented the major importers of potatoes, together comprising 39% of total imports. Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United States (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), Portugal (X tons), France (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and Canada (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest potato importing markets worldwide were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 28% of global imports. The United States, Germany, Russia, Italy, France, Canada, Portugal, Uzbekistan and Nepal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +17.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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