Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in Western Asia expanded significantly from 41 649 tons in 2018 to 64 143 tons in 2022, driven primarily by growing consumer interest in gluten-free and allergen-friendly products. This trend increased the incorporation of potato flour in various culinary applications, supported by technological advancements like AI-powered sorting machines that improved production efficiency and quality control.

Market volume experienced fluctuations after 2022, dipping to 58 894 tons in 2023. Throughout the period, global supply chain disruptions and regional geopolitical issues affected import and export dynamics, contributing to volatility. Additionally, the expansion of distribution networks and collaborations with chefs and influencers promoted potato flour as a healthier alternative. In 2024, a new player entered the Asian market, offering cost-effective industrial-grade potato flour for feed and textile industries, which may influence future market structure in Western Asia.

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Western 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

Western Asia's production of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 31 900 tons, marking a moderate 5.0% increase from 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 57.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 16.4%. The lowest production level was in 2018, at 19 918 tons. That year also saw the largest decline, with a drop of 1.5%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest increase, with production jumping by 52.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in Western Asia showed an unstable trend over the analyzed period. Output value hit its lowest point in 2018, at 29 618 thousand US dollars, and peaked in 2020, reaching 55 978 thousand US dollars—a difference of 1.9 times between these years. In 2020, the value rose by 2.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 17.1% decrease, while 2019 saw the most significant increase, with an 83.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from Western Asia

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Exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from Western Asia have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 7 797 tons, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 31.8%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 12.0%. The highest export volume was in 2018, at 11 903 tons. The largest decrease happened in 2019, with a 34.2% drop, while 2018 recorded the biggest increase, at 4.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in kind was highly diversified. Tunisia accounted for 5.5% of exports, Morocco for 3.0%, and Sudan for 2.9%, together making up just 11.4% of total flows. The remaining 88.6% came from a wide range of smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Western Asia's export value for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 13 682 thousand US dollars, down by 2.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 32.3%, equating to an annualized decrease of 12.2%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, exports in value terms were spread across a broad set of partner countries. Tunisia contributed 10.6% of exports, Morocco 5.2%, and Sudan 4.6%, jointly accounting for only 20.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to Western Asia

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Imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets into Western Asia have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 29 618 tons, reflecting a 7.6% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 13%, with an annualized rate of decrease of 4.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports in kind to Western Asia were widely dispersed across partner countries. Germany accounted for 13.6% of imports, the Netherlands for 12.2%, and Australia for 6.6%, together representing just 32.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of imports for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in Western Asia has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 53 980 thousand US dollars, up by 4.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 2.2%, with an annualized increase of 0.7%. The lowest value was in 2018, at 48 735 thousand US dollars. That year also saw the largest decline, with a 7.8% decrease, while 2019 recorded the biggest increase, at 5.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms remained highly diversified. Germany made up 15.5% of imports, the Netherlands 13.5%, and Australia 13.0%, together accounting for only 41.9% of total flows. The remaining 58.1% came from a long tail of smaller markets.

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

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