Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The Asian market for potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets experienced a clear expansion from 2018 to 2023, with overall volume rising from 767 thousand tons to 888 thousand tons. After a slight contraction in 2019, the market entered a phase of sustained growth, adding over 120 thousand tons in the subsequent four years. This upward trajectory was primarily fueled by robust increases in domestic production, which climbed by more than 100 thousand tons across the period.

The consistent growth in output was accompanied by a gradual decline in export volumes, freeing up more supply for the domestic market. Imports, while fluctuating from year to year, remained a substantial source of supply, helping to meet the growing consumption. The combined effect of rising production and falling exports provided a stable foundation for the market's expansion throughout the review period.

Preliminary trade data for 2024 shows a continued downward trend in exports, which fell to 8.8 thousand tons, while imports also decreased to 157.5 thousand tons. These movements suggest ongoing adjustments in the supply structure, though full market size figures for the year are not yet available.

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2017-2020

World map of production of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2017-2020

Production of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in Asia has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, Asia produced 672.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 6.7% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 11.6 thousand tonnes, down 7.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports fell by 28.2%, averaging an annual decrease of 10.5%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 16.3 thousand tonnes. In 2019, exports saw the largest drop of 23.5%, while 2018 experienced a modest increase of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Asia's exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Tunisia accounted for 4.2% of exports, Morocco for 2.3%, and Sudan for 2.2%. Together, these three countries represented just 8.8% of total export flows, highlighting the broad geographic spread of trade.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of Asia's exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets has decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 21.4 million US dollars, showing a significant decline of 11.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value dropped by 21.1%, with an average annual decline of 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During the 2017–2020 period, Tunisia, Morocco, and Sudan were the top buyers of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Asia in value terms. Tunisia contributed 7.2% of export value, Morocco 3.5%, and Sudan 3.1%. However, their combined share was only 13.8% of total exports, indicating a highly diversified market structure with many other countries involved.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets increased in 2020, reaching 168.2 thousand tonnes, which is 20.1% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 140.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Asia's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in volume terms. Germany accounted for 28.8% of imports, the United States for 22.2%, and the Netherlands for 17.5%. Together, these three countries made up 68.5% of total import volume, establishing them as the main suppliers.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 250.8 million US dollars, reflecting a 14.2% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 17.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the 2017–2020 period, Germany, the United States, and the Netherlands led as the top suppliers of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets to Asia in value terms. Germany held a 27.7% share, the United States 25.9%, and the Netherlands 17.2%. Their combined share reached 70.8% of total import value, underscoring their dominant role in the market.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020