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Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Australian and New Zealand market for potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets expanded vigorously, with total volume growing from 6 756 tons to 12 047 tons. This growth was fueled by a sustained increase in imports, which rose by 104% over the five years, while domestic production remained relatively stable.

The market reached its peak in 2022 before moderating to 11 200 tons in 2023. The 7% contraction in volume was accompanied by an 11% reduction in import levels, even as local output rebounded to 2 247 tons, its highest point in the period.

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 and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, t
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 and New Zealand

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 and New Zealand produced 2 122 tonnes of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets, marking a gradual increase of 7.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	(0.9%)	7.5%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decrease, exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Australia and New Zealand increased in 2021. That year, exports reached 245 tonnes, representing a gain of 9.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports overall decreased by 13.3%, which equates to an annualized decline of 4.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 223 tonnes, with the largest decline of 14.9% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.4%)	(14.9%)	9.9%	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the country breakdown of exports in kind was scattered, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant. Papua New Guinea accounted for 14.1% of exports in kind, Nauru for 8.3%, and Fiji for 7.2%. Together, these three countries represented just 29.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year uptick, the value of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets exports from Australia and New Zealand declined in 2021. Exports that year amounted to 692 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate drop of 5.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 55.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 736 thousand US dollars, when exports saw the largest increase of 55.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	55.2%	(5.9%)	15.9%

Source: SHEV.io

The market base for exports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 was wide, with no single country dominating. Papua New Guinea accounted for 19.4% of exports in value terms, Hong Kong for 10.7%, and Fiji for 7.6%. Collectively, these three partners represented just 37.7% of total flows, while the remaining 62.3% was shared among numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets into Australia and New Zealand increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. Imports stood at 7 575 tonnes, representing a solid rise of 15.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 49.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.9%	6.7%	15.0%	14.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the United States and Germany concentrated 82.1% of total imports in kind. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each with smaller individual contributions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets into Australia and New Zealand increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. The total import value reached 12 088 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a robust increase of 15.3% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 60.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.0%	1.4%	15.3%	17.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Germany formed a dominant pair of markets for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 81.4% of total flows. Other countries represented the residual share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io