Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Northern Africa more than halved between 2018 and 2023, falling from 6 808 t to 3 457 t. The decline was most pronounced from 2019 to 2021, where the market contracted by over 2 000 t within two years.

This sharp contraction was primarily driven by a steep drop in imports, which fell from 5 684 t in 2018 to 2 663 t in 2023. Domestic production also showed significant volatility, peaking at 2 364 t in 2019 before receding to 1 502 t by the end of the period, failing to offset the reduction in foreign supply.

A temporary reversal occurred in 2022, with the market volume growing to 4 328 t on the back of a one-year surge in imports. However, this recovery was short-lived, and the market resumed its downward trajectory in 2023, shrinking by 20% to 3 457 t.

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Northern Africa

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

In Northern Africa, potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets production reached 1,503 tonnes in 2020, marking a sharp year-over-year decline of 36.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 38.9%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 15.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 20.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports peaked in 2017 and dropped to their lowest point in 2020, with a 9.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Northern Africa amounted to 235 tonnes, representing a sharp drop of 80.9% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 47.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Northern Africa were distributed across many countries. Jordan accounted for 18.4% of exports in kind, Uruguay for 13.9%, and Palestine for 10.3%, with these three countries together making up only 42.6% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Export values reached their peak in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, showing a 10.3-fold amplitude. In 2020, Northern Africa's export volume of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets came to 278 thousand US dollars, marking an 84.3% decrease compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 6.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. Jordan contributed 18.4% of exports in value terms, Uruguay 14.3%, and Palestine 11.0%, with these three countries together accounting for only 43.7% of total flows. The remaining 56.3% was spread among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, t

Northern Africa's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3,802 tonnes, indicating a robust loss of 24.6% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 14.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 5,684 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 27.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Lebanon consistently held leading positions in the country structure of imports in kind. Germany accounted for 41.7% of imports in kind, Belgium for 14.6%, and Lebanon for 14.4%, with these three countries jointly making up 70.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, cross-border shipments of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets to Northern Africa declined. In 2020, imports registered 5,049 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic year-over-year fall of 34.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7,740 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 24.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Lebanon, and Belgium formed the main cluster of markets for imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 42.1% of imports in value terms, Lebanon for 16.2%, and Belgium for 14.3%, with these three countries together representing 72.5% of total flows.

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

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