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Potato market in Eastern Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Earlier Report Observations

The physical volume of the fresh potato market in Eastern Asia remained stable between 2018 and 2023, fluctuating within a range of 92 650 to 97 581 thousand tonnes. After a slight dip in 2019, consumption grew to a peak of 97 581 thousand tonnes in 2021, before settling at 96 725 thousand tonnes in 2023.

In value terms, the market demonstrated consistent growth, rising from $41 566 million in 2018 to $53 616 million in 2023. The most pronounced increase occurred from 2020 to 2021, when the market value expanded by over $5 800 million, indicating a shift towards higher-value segments or rising prices within the sector.

The year 2024 saw several notable developments. National authorities strengthened agricultural support systems and subsidy policies, while the Ministry of Agriculture rolled out an electronic license system for fertilizer and pesticide registrations to streamline administration. Furthermore, the city of Guyuan launched a dedicated potato industry development plan aiming to build a national base for seed potato breeding, standardized production, and deep processing.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia 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. 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 Eastern Asia

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

In 2019, potato production in Eastern Asia experienced a slight decline of 0.4%. However, by 2020, output rebounded to 96 464 K t, marking a 3.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(0.4%)	3.3%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Potato production in Eastern Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the value of potato output was 43 150 M $ US, showing minimal change from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 4.9%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	2.9%	0.4%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2018, potato exports from Eastern Asia hit their lowest point at 590.0 K t. The following year, 2019, saw a significant surge of 47.1%, reaching a peak of 867.6 K t. By 2020, exports dropped sharply by 25.1% to 650.0 K t. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 2.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.6%)	47.1%	(25.1%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Russia were the three main markets for potato exports from Eastern Asia, collectively accounting for 62.5% 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 Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2018, the value of potato exports from Eastern Asia was at its minimum of 262.6 M $ US. The next year, 2019, recorded the highest value of 399.2 M $ US, reflecting a 52.0% increase. By 2020, export value fell by 27.2% to 290.8 M $ US. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 2.9%, averaging 1.0% per year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.1%)	52.0%	(27.2%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Russia were the leading destinations for potato exports from Eastern Asia in value terms. Vietnam accounted for 35.2% of exports, Malaysia for 11.5%, and Russia for 6.0%, together making up 52.6% 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 Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Potato imports into Eastern Asia have declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports reached their highest level at 133.3 K t, with a 24.9% increase that year. By 2020, imports fell by 23.2% to {value_last_year} K t. From 2017 to 2020, total imports decreased by 19.5%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.9%	(16.0%)	(23.2%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States, Australia, and Germany were the primary sources for potato imports into Eastern Asia, together representing 70.1% 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 Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of potato imports into Eastern Asia has decreased for two consecutive years. In 2018, import value peaked at 69.7 M $ US, rising by 19.2% that year. By 2020, import value dropped by 27.2% to {value_last_year} M $ US. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 22.4%, averaging an 8.1% annual decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.2%	(10.7%)	(27.2%)	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Australia, and Germany were the top suppliers of potato to Eastern Asia in value terms. The United States contributed 50.9% of imports, Australia 20.6%, and Germany 1.1%, collectively accounting for 72.6% 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 Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io