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

Earlier Report Observations

The North American potato flour market grew from 37 181 t in 2018 to 45 249 t in 2019, driven by increasing consumer preference for natural and gluten-free products. Higher health awareness, changing lifestyles, and greater disposable income boosted demand for potato flour as a versatile thickener and clean-label ingredient in processed foods.

Market volume dropped sharply to 24 714 t in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, affecting raw material availability and production costs. A recovery to 38 010 t followed in 2021, supported by sustained demand for healthy foods and the expansion of online retail sales which improved consumer access.

Inflationary pressures and rising production costs impacted profitability, contributing to a decline in market volume to 31 102 t in 2022. The market rebounded strongly to 43 210 t in 2023, fueled by persistent health trends and consumer preference for natural ingredients.

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

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 2020, Northern America produced 31 391 tonnes of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets, marking a sharp 38.5% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 36.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 51 019 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 14.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in Northern America reached 48 975 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic 41.3% drop compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 29.1%, translating to an annualized decline of 10.8%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 83 492 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 31.1%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets exports from Northern America rebounded in 2020. Export volume reached 8 521 tonnes, representing a 34.8% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 322 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 20.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines, Nigeria, and Malaysia consistently led as the top buyers of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Northern America. The Philippines accounted for 2.7% of exports in kind, Nigeria for 2.2%, and Malaysia for 1.4%, collectively representing 6.3% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of reduction, Northern America's potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets export value increased in 2020. Exports totaled 13 295 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 28.5% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 10 345 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline occurring in 2018 at 18.4%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the Philippines, Nigeria, and Malaysia topped the list of buyers by value for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Northern America. The Philippines represented 3.1% of export value, Nigeria 2.3%, and Malaysia 1.4%, together accounting for 6.9% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 20-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets into Northern America totaled 1 845 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 234.5% increase from 2019. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 406 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 95.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands and Poland formed the core group of markets for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 3.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Northern America's import value of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to approximately 21 633 thousand US dollars, marking a 2.0% rise from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 86.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for imports in value terms were the Netherlands, Italy, and Poland, which together accounted for 4.1% of total import flows.

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

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