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Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in Australia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the Australian market for potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets expanded from 5 013 t to 10 192 t, more than doubling in size. This surge was primarily fueled by the deregulation of Western Australia's potato industry, where the repeal of the Marketing of Potatoes Act in May 2021 removed transport and sales restrictions, unlocking supply. Concurrently, a shift in consumer preferences toward health-conscious and gluten-free diets boosted demand for potato flour as an alternative to wheat-based products.

In 2023, the market volume contracted to 9 086 t, partly reflecting the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions that had begun impacting raw material availability and producer costs. Domestic production of potato flour, however, reached a peak of 1 831 t in 2023, while imports, which had been a key growth driver, declined from the previous year's high.

For the later years, import levels remained substantial, with volumes staying above 6 500 t, underpinned by sustained global demand for gluten-free and plant-based ingredients. Supermarket contracts and closed-loop supply chains continued to play a significant role in shaping market access and price stability across the industry.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Australia produced 1 576 tonnes of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets, marking a 9.6% increase from 2020. Production reached its lowest point in 2020 at 1 438 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 2.8%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 6.7%, averaging an annualized rate of 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	(2.8%)	9.6%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from Australia

Exports in kind, t

After rising for two years, exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Australia fell in 2021, totaling 233 tonnes—a sharp decline of 28.9% from the previous year. Exports peaked in 2020 at 327 tonnes, which recorded the largest increase of 42.4%. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 23.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.4%	42.4%	(28.9%)	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Nauru were the main destinations for Australia's potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets exports, accounting for 80.0% of total exports in kind. New Zealand led with 51.5%, followed by Papua New Guinea at 18.0%, and Nauru at 10.6%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Australia increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 664 thousand US dollars—a substantial rise of 14.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 70.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	36.2%	14.9%	19.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Hong Kong dominated Australia's exports in value terms, collectively representing 74.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets into Australia increased for the third year in a row in 2021, reaching 6 731 tonnes—a dramatic gain of 28.8% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 80.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.0%	11.4%	28.8%	21.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the United States and Germany were the primary sources for Australia's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in kind, while other markets contributed less significantly.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets into Australia grew for the third consecutive year in 2021, amounting to 10 650 thousand US dollars—up 30.2% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 91.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.8%	5.0%	30.2%	24.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Germany led Australia's imports in value terms, together accounting for 85.3% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io