Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market volume for potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Eastern Europe expanded consistently, rising from 74 571 tonnes to 116 230 tonnes. This growth was primarily driven by increased potato processing volumes in the region, particularly in Russia, where demand for processed potato products like fries, chips, flour and starch grew. Consumer preferences also shifted towards convenient snacks and healthier eating, further stimulating consumption.

In 2023, the market volume experienced a slight contraction to 111 469 tonnes. During this period, discussions emerged around potential import restrictions on seeds and processed potato products, which could have influenced market conditions. Investment in the sector continued, highlighted by plans for a new frozen potato fries plant with a 90 000 tonne annual capacity scheduled for launch in 2024, pointing to sustained development in processing infrastructure.

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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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 Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 77 666 tonnes, marking a significant 16.2% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 47.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.8%.

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In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has also increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 108.1 million US dollars, up 1.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 64.7%, with an average annual rate of 18.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 28 084 tonnes, showing a 22.8% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 40.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (10.9% of exports in volume), Israel (6.5%), and Malaysia (5.3%) were among the top buyers of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). However, even combined, they accounted for only 22.6% of total exports, indicating a highly diversified partner base.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 39 086 thousand US dollars, rising by 7.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 57%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (12.4% of exports in value), Israel (6.7%), and Malaysia (5.9%) were key buyers of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Together, they represented just 25.0% of total export value, highlighting a broadly diversified market.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) imported 42 108 tonnes of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets, a slight decrease of 0.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 3.5%, with a CAGR of -1.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 31 606 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 27.6%. In contrast, 2019 had the largest increase of 34.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium—together accounted for 75.4% of total imports in volume of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia).

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of imported potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) stood at 50 437 thousand US dollars, down 5.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 10.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 39 135 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 14.6% that year. The highest value was in 2019 at 53 267 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 36.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (32.0% of imports in value), the Netherlands (25.2%), and Belgium (19.0%) were the primary sources for imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), jointly making up 76.3% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020