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Potato market in Australia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian fresh potato market volume grew from 1.14 million tonnes in 2018 to 1.18 million tonnes in 2019, then contracted to 1.03 million tonnes in 2020. A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with consumption jumping to 1.41 million tonnes. This surge coincided with the establishment of Potatoes Australia in 2021, which consolidated industry representation, while evolving consumer awareness around health and nutrition began influencing demand patterns.

Market volume stabilized around 1.42 million tonnes in 2022 and 2023. Production faced constraints from wet weather and drought conditions in 2022, yet significant infrastructure and automation investments by major processors like McCain, PepsiCo, and Simplot helped maintain output. During this period, consumer preferences continued shifting toward convenience and premium fresh potato products.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of potato, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Australia produced 1,459 thousand tonnes of potatoes, marking a significant 35.5% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 22.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1,077 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.1% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	(12.1%)	35.5%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Australia's potato production rebounded in value terms. In 2021, the output was valued at 926.6 million US dollars, representing a substantial 40.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value rose by 27.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 657.9 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 9.4% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.4%)	(0.2%)	40.9%	8.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Australia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia exported 47,794 tonnes of potatoes, which was 7.8% higher than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 5.6%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 44,344 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 49,962 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with an 11.2% decrease, whereas the largest increase was in 2019 with a 10.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.3%	(11.2%)	7.8%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Australia's potato exports in volume terms were South Korea, accounting for 35.4% of exports, the Philippines with 13.6%, and Indonesia at 8.7%. Together, these three countries represented 57.8% of Australia's total potato exports by volume during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Australia's potato exports in value terms grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 30,354 thousand US dollars, showing a notable 12.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value rose by 9.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 26,870 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.1%)	0.8%	12.0%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia's potato exports in value terms were distributed across multiple countries without a single dominant partner. South Korea led with 25.8% of export value, followed by the Philippines at 9.9% and Singapore at 9.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 45.4% of total export value, indicating a relatively scattered market structure.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io