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Potato market in CIS

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"CIS" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Moldova

Russia

Tajikistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh potato market in the CIS region contracted from 35 978 thousand tons in 2018 to 31 628 thousand tons by 2021. This decline was particularly sharp in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and altered consumer demand, leading to an 8% reduction in market volume that year. The downward trend continued into 2021, driven by market saturation which resulted in lower retail sales.

Market volume rebounded by 5% to 33 222 thousand tons in 2022, signaling a recovery from the previous years' contractions. By 2023, the market stabilized at 33 306 thousand tons, supported by investments from large agribusinesses in potato processing lines, which created an additional demand channel for fresh potatoes as raw material.

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 CIS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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 CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of growth, potato production in the CIS declined. In 2020, the region produced 32 619 K t of potatoes, representing an 8.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 7.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 35 586 K t, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	0.4%	(8.3%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Potato production value in the CIS has now declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 8 326 M $ US, showing a moderate decrease of 4.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value dropped by 24.4%, averaging an 8.9% annual decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.2%)	(17.8%)	(4.0%)	(8.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 324.1 K t and peaked in 2020 at 619.1 K t, representing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, potato shipments from the CIS to international markets totaled 619.1 K t, marking a 6.6% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 13.6%, while the most substantial growth was recorded in 2019 at 79.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.6%)	79.3%	6.6%	18.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine (29.3% of exports in kind), Turkmenistan (2.1%), and Serbia (0.8%) formed the primary cluster of markets for potato exports from the CIS, collectively accounting for 32.2% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Potato export value from the CIS has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 158.0 M $ US, reflecting a notable 11.6% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 34.5%, averaging 10.4% annual growth. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 96.4 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline at 17.9%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 46.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.9%)	46.9%	11.6%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Ukraine (23.2% of exports in value terms), Turkmenistan (3.6%), and Serbia (1.5%) constituted the core group of markets for potato exports from the CIS, together representing 28.2% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, the CIS imported 655.1 K t of potatoes, representing a 13.0% increase compared to 2019. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 14.1%, averaging a 4.9% annual decline. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 579.5 K t, while the highest was in 2018 at 847.3 K t. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 at 31.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.1%	(31.6%)	13.0%	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, potato imports to the CIS were distributed across numerous markets. Even the top three destinations—Egypt, Pakistan, and Iran—collectively represented only 37.9% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, potato import value to the CIS stood at 251.1 M $ US, showing a modest 3.3% increase year-over-year. However, from 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 23.1%, averaging an 8.4% annual decline. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 243.0 M $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 333.6 M $ US. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 at 27.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	(27.2%)	3.3%	(8.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner portfolio for potato imports to the CIS was quite diverse. The top three sources—Egypt (33.1% of imports in value terms), China (7.1%), and Pakistan (5.7%)—together accounted for only 45.8% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io