Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the CIS market for potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets grew steadily, with volume increasing from 29 598 t to 49 138 t. This expansion was primarily driven by substantial investments in drying and dextrination lines, which significantly boosted production capacity. Major state-owned agribusinesses, including Michurinskaya Milling Company and Ryazanzernoprodukt, expanded their processing lines as part of national food security initiatives, contributing to a 70.9% surge in vegetable-based flour production in 2019. The concurrent import substitution program, launched in 2018, further supported domestic output by reducing reliance on foreign ingredients.

Market volume peaked in 2022 but contracted by 10% to 44 115 t in 2023. This shift was characterized by a more than fivefold increase in exports to 13 216 t and a sharp drop in imports to 5 492 t. Rising prices for key raw materials like potatoes and wheat, exacerbated by geopolitical sanctions and higher transport costs, increased production expenses and likely tempered domestic consumption. During this period, the market also saw the launch of new production lines for vitamin-enriched potato flour in the Rostov region, opening a niche segment for pharmaceutical and functional food applications.

In 2024, major state-owned enterprises announced new investment projects to further expand potato flour production capacity, aligning with continued food security goals. Export demand remained strong, fueled by higher international starch prices and growing global interest in gluten-free ingredients. New mandatory labeling requirements for categories including potato flour also took effect, introducing changes to packaging and logistics practices.

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets production in the CIS has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 40 520 tonnes, marking a 14.4% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 57%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets production in the CIS has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the value of this output was 53 373 thousand US dollars, up 4.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 76.7%, averaging 20.9% per year.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from CIS

Exports in kind, t

Potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets exports from the CIS have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 8 939 tonnes, showing a modest 7.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export volumes surged by 109%, with an average annual growth rate of 27.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets exports from the CIS were widely distributed across markets. Chile accounted for 13.0% of exports in kind, Romania for 6.9%, and Israel for 6.7%, together making up only 26.6% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets exports from the CIS declined in value. In 2020, exports were valued at 11 775 thousand US dollars, down 2.7% year-over-year. However, from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 135.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 33.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 12 100 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 57.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets exports from the CIS in value terms were highly dispersed among partner countries. Chile represented 13.8% of exports in value terms, Israel 6.9%, and Romania 6.1%, together accounting for only 26.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to CIS

Imports in kind, t

Potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets imports into the CIS have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 302 tonnes, a significant 12.5% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import volumes decreased by 29.8%, with an average annual decline of 11.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium—together accounted for 72.9% of total potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets imports in kind into the CIS.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets imports into the CIS totaled 11 827 thousand US dollars in 2020, down 24.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 22.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 8.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 827 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring in 2019 at 10.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium were the main suppliers of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets to the CIS in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 47.8% of imports in value terms, Germany for 27.1%, and Belgium for 2.8%, together comprising 77.8% of total imports in value terms.

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

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