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Potato market in Chile

Potato market in Chile

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the fresh potato market in Chile showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. After starting at 1.185 million tonnes in 2018, it saw a slight dip the following year before rising sharply to a peak of 1.285 million tonnes in 2020.

This growth was abruptly reversed in 2021, with the market contracting to 995 thousand tonnes. A partial recovery to 1.023 million tonnes occurred in 2022, but the market fell again significantly to 843 thousand tonnes by 2023, marking a clear downward trend over the latter part of the period.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Chile
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2023, K t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Chile 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. 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 Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile 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 Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile 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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile 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 Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile 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 Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile 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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
  7. 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 Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile 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 Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile 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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile 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 Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile 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 Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile 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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
  8. 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. 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 Chile

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, Chile produced 995 K t of potatoes, marking a significant 22.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1 288 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.8%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(1.8%)10.8%(22.8%)(5.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Chile

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Chile exported 747 t of potatoes, representing a sharp drop of 74.5% from 2020. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 929 t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 189.7%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year189.7%76.3%(74.5%)9.2%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil was the dominant destination for Chile's potato exports in kind, accounting for 72.7% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2020, showing a 4.7-fold shift. In 2021, Chile's cross-border shipments of potatoes reached 707 K $ US, down by 55.2% compared to 2020. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 579 K $ US, and the largest annual increase was in 2019 at 284.8%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year284.8%21.4%(55.2%)27.9%
Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2018–2021, Brazil remained the dominant partner for Chile's potato exports in value terms, with a share of 75.6% of total flows. Other markets collectively formed a long tail.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato to Chile

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, reflecting a 31-fold gap. In 2021, Chile imported 1 442 t of potatoes, marking a steep rise of 2,446.6% compared to 2020. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2020 at 57 t, and the largest annual decline occurred in 2020 at 91.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(62.8%)(91.3%)2 446.6%(6.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, imports in kind were heavily focused on Argentina, which accounted for 94.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Import values hit a trough in 2020 and a peak in 2018, showing a 2.5-fold difference. In 2021, Chile's potato imports amounted to 498 K $ US, which is 111.1% higher year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 236 K $ US, and the largest annual decline was in 2019 at 47.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(47.1%)(23.1%)111.1%(5.0%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Argentina were the main markets for Chile's potato imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 95.6% of total flows. Other partners made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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