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Potato market in Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Asian fresh potato market volume increased from 186 million tonnes to 204.8 million tonnes. This expansion was primarily driven by the rapid growth of the processing industry, especially in India, where frozen potato production and exports rose significantly, boosting demand for raw potatoes. The surge in quick-service restaurants and cloud kitchens further increased potato consumption for processing.

Market value experienced notable volatility, declining by 22% in 2020 due to supply chain and demand disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery followed in 2021, supported by renewed demand and the emergence of new health-conscious product segments like baked and air-fried potatoes. Weather-related yield reductions in key producing regions, such as India, subsequently influenced domestic prices and contributed to value fluctuations in the later years.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, M t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, M t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production potato in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, M t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Asia's potato production experienced a slight decline of 0.1%. However, this was followed by a significant increase of 2.8% in 2018. Overall, production in Asia reached 187.7 million tonnes in 2020, marking a 1.0% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 3.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(0.1%)	1.0%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Asia's potato production value saw a two-year period of growth before declining. In 2019, the value peaked at 96 228 million US dollars, with an 18.3% increase that year. However, in 2020, the output value dropped to 74 528 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial year-on-year decrease of 22.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.1%	18.3%	(22.6%)	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Asia's potato exports in volume rebounded. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 1 794 thousand tonnes, with a 7.1% decrease that year. In 2020, exports rose to 1 944 thousand tonnes, showing an 8.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	(7.1%)	8.4%	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia's potato exports in volume were distributed across numerous countries. Russia accounted for 5.0% of exports, the United Kingdom for 2.9%, and the Netherlands for 1.4%. Together, these three countries represented only 9.3% of total export flows, indicating a highly diversified market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Asia's potato export value declined. In 2019, the value reached its peak at 928.8 million US dollars, with a 10.0% increase that year. In 2020, exports dropped to 772.0 million US dollars, reflecting a significant 16.9% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 6.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 2.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	10.0%	(16.9%)	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was the largest buyer of Asian potatoes in value terms, accounting for 6.4% of exports. The United Kingdom followed with 4.2%, and Greece with 2.1%. Together, these three countries represented 12.7% of total export value, but against a backdrop of many smaller partners, no single buyer dominated the market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of increase, Asia's potato import volume declined. In 2018, imports saw the largest rise of 21.3%. In 2019, imports peaked at 2 055 thousand tonnes. However, in 2020, imports fell to 1 809 thousand tonnes, showing a substantial 12.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.3%	8.2%	(12.0%)	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia's potato imports in volume were not heavily concentrated among a few countries. Egypt accounted for 6.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 4.9%, and Russia for 3.8%. Together, these three countries captured only 15.6% of total import flows, demonstrating a broad distribution across many partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's potato import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 959.1 million US dollars, reflecting a 2.5% uptick from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	4.3%	2.5%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the distribution of Asia's potato imports in value terms remained scattered. The Netherlands accounted for 11.7% of imports, Egypt for 9.0%, and the United States for 5.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 26.6% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant in the market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io