Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the German market for potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets saw considerable variation in volume. Market size peaked at 78.1 thousand tons in 2020, then gradually declined to 55.8 thousand tons in 2023. Production mirrored this trend, falling from a high of 222.9 thousand tons in 2022 to 177.4 thousand tons in 2023, while robust exports consistently exceeded imports, maintaining Germany's position as a net exporter.

The market rebounded sharply in 2024, reaching 87.1 thousand tons—the highest level in the period. This expansion was primarily driven by a record German potato harvest of 12.7 million tons, which significantly boosted raw material supply for processors. Concurrent restructuring in the potato processing sector, including the closure of an older facility and operational optimizations, helped improve production efficiency and supported the recovery in domestic market volume.

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's production of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets was valued at 260.4 million US dollars, marking a 5.4% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 19%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 0.2%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany ranked third globally in the production of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets.

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

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

In 2020, Germany produced 201.6 thousand tonnes of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets, showing a robust increase of 16.9% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 172.5 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 11.8%.

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

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's export volume of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets increased in 2020 after a two-year decline. The export volume reached 154.9 thousand tonnes, up by 18.8% compared to 2019. The lowest point was in 2019 at 130.4 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest drop of 15.1%.

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

An analysis of export volumes from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across many markets. Malaysia accounted for 16.8% of exports, the United States for 11.9%, and Italy for 11.0%, together making up 39.7% of total flows. The remaining 60.3% was spread among numerous other partners.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets were valued at 223.2 million US dollars, representing a 9.4% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13.9%, with an annualized rate of 4.4%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 8.3%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 at 13.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export portfolio for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets was diverse. Malaysia contributed 16.4% of export value, the United States 14.1%, and Italy 10.4%, together accounting for 40.9% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

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

Imports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's import volume of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets declined in 2020 after a two-year rise. The import volume stood at 31.3 thousand tonnes, down by 7.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 21.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 6.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 33.7 thousand tonnes, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 24.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Denmark were the top three sources for imports by volume, collectively accounting for 88.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets decreased in 2020 after a two-year increase. The import value was 31.7 million US dollars, reflecting an 11.9% drop from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 35.9 million US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 22.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Denmark were the main markets for imports by value, together making up 83.5% of total imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets into Germany.

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

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