Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Oceania expanded from 7 813 t in 2018 to a peak of 12 928 t in 2022, before contracting to 11 890 t in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by rising imports, which more than doubled from 5 503 t to 10 777 t over the same period, while domestic production remained relatively stable between 2 250 t and 2 626 t.

In 2024, imports fell to 8 564 t. Regulatory developments included amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code permitting food from genetically modified potatoes and new allergen labeling rules for flours. Consumer preferences shifted towards affordable and healthy options, boosting potato consumption in Australia, while good harvests in New Zealand led to lower potato prices. The emergence of organic potato starch products highlighted a growing niche segment.

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Oceania

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

Oceania's production of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets saw growth for two consecutive years before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 2,525 tons. However, by 2020, output had fallen to 2,483 tons, representing a 1.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 5.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 6.3%.

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

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited considerable volatility throughout the observed period. In 2017, exports reached their highest level, while 2020 saw the lowest, with the peak being 3.7 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Oceania's exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets totaled 181 tons, marking a sharp decline of 57.3% compared to 2019. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018, when exports fell by 72.6%. Conversely, the most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 130.0%.

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

An analysis of export volumes from 2017 to 2020 reveals a widely distributed market. South Korea accounted for 6.2% of exports, China for 5.4%, and the United States for 5.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 16.8% of total export flows, with the remaining 83.2% going to various other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Oceania's export value of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 779 thousand US dollars, up 20.4% from 2019. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 27.5%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -10.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 461 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 57.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant increase, with export value rising by 40.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Oceania traded potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets with numerous countries. Even the top three destinations—South Korea, the United States, and China—collectively accounted for only 13.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

Oceania's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 7,165 tons, showing a modest rise of 1.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import volume grew by 41.5%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 12.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—the United States, Germany, and Poland—collectively accounted for 79.0% of Oceania's total import volume of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Oceania's import value of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 12,288 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight gain of 2.9% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 36.2%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 10.8%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, the United States, Germany, and France consistently led in Oceania's import structure by value. The United States accounted for 55.6% of import value, Germany for 14.6%, and France for 9.7%. Together, these three countries represented 80.0% of total import flows.

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

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