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Potato market in China

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

China's fresh potato market volume fluctuated between 89.8 million tons in 2018 and 93.0 million tons in 2023. After a slight dip to 89.0 million tons in 2019, volume rose to 92.4 million tons in 2020 and reached 94.0 million tons in 2021. A decline to 91.8 million tons followed in 2022, with a recovery to 93.0 million tons in 2023, reflecting overall growth of about 3.2 million tons over the six-year period.

In 2024, supply-demand tensions in North China led to scarce high-quality potatoes and price fluctuations, while consumer awareness of healthy eating supported demand. Regulatory changes included the national introduction of electronic agricultural licenses from November 2024, affecting production compliance costs. Additionally, an anti-dumping review on EU potato starch imports influenced domestic deep-processing costs and trade conditions.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China maintained its position as the world's leading producer of potatoes.

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, China produced 92,800 thousand tonnes of potatoes, marking a 3.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	(0.8%)	3.7%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from China

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, China's potato exports amounted to 441.8 thousand tonnes, showing a sharp contraction of 12.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 12.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.1%)	12.3%	(12.2%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Hong Kong remained the primary buyers of Chinese potatoes in terms of volume. Malaysia accounted for 28.5% of exports, Vietnam for 25.1%, and Hong Kong for 17.9%. Together, these three markets represented 71.5% of China's total potato exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, China's potato exports in value terms reached 289.8 million US dollars, down by 27.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 261.2 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 398.0 million US dollars. The most significant increase was in 2019, with a rise of 52.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.0%)	52.4%	(27.2%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Malaysia emerged as the key markets for China's potato exports in value terms. Hong Kong led with 39.0% of exports, followed by Vietnam at 35.2%, and Malaysia at 11.5%. Collectively, these three destinations accounted for 85.7% of the total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato to China

Imports in kind, K t

China's potato imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports totaled 0.0 thousand tonnes, a dramatic decrease of 99.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, imports fell by 100%, equating to an average annual decline of 94.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(86.2%)	(99.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated China's potato imports by volume, holding an 85.5% share of total flows. Other partners contributed relatively minor shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

China's potato imports in value terms continued to decline for the second year in a row. In 2019, imports stood at 0.0 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp year-on-year drop of 78.4%. Between 2017 and 2019, imports decreased by 87%, with an average annual decline of 49.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.8%)	(78.4%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017 to 2020, the United States and the Netherlands formed the dominant pair for China's potato imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 91.1% of total flows. Other countries represented the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io