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Potato market in Comoros

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled potatoes in Comoros expanded between 2018 and 2023, with total volume rising from 3 198 metric tons to 3 741 metric tons. This growth was supported by a steady increase in domestic production, which grew each year from 3 003 metric tons to 3 560 metric tons over the period.

Import volumes showed significant variation, with notable peaks in 2019 and 2021 contributing to higher total market volumes in those years. After 2021, reduced import levels led to a slight market contraction in 2022, followed by a modest recovery in 2023 as production continued to rise.

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 Comoros
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Comoros in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Comoros 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, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Comoros in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Comoros by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Comoros in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Comoros by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Comoros, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Comoros 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Comoros in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Comoros by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Comoros in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Comoros by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Comoros, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Comoros by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production potato in Comoros

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Potato production in Comoros has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3 253 tonnes of potatoes, marking a steady increase of 4.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 13%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Comoros in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	4.2%	4.0%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Comoros

According to the sector overview, Comoros did not export any potatoes between 2017 and 2020.

Imports potato to Comoros

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable pattern during this period. Import volumes fluctuated significantly, with the lowest point in 2017 and the highest in 2019, resulting in a 6.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Comoros imported 308.0 tonnes of potatoes, a decrease of 25.6% compared to 2019. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 414.0 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 223.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	223.3%	112.2%	(25.6%)	72.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Madagascar, and Belgium were the top sources for potato imports to Comoros in terms of volume. France accounted for 35.5% of imports, Madagascar for 25.7%, and Belgium for 12.6%. Together, these three countries made up 73.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market experienced considerable volatility in these years. Import values varied widely, with the lowest in 2017 and the highest in 2019, showing a 9.4-fold change between these extremes. In 2020, Comoros imported potatoes worth 191.3 thousand US dollars, which was 10.9% lower than in 2019. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 214.7 thousand US dollars, and the most significant increase happened in 2018, with a surge of 313.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	313.1%	128.5%	(10.9%)	103.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Belgium, and Madagascar were the primary suppliers of potatoes to Comoros in value terms. France contributed 53.0% of import value, Belgium 15.0%, and Madagascar 14.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 82.2% 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 Comoros in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io