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Potato market in MERCOSUR

Potato market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh potato market in MERCOSUR experienced steady expansion from 2018 to 2021, with volume rising from 6 311 thousand tons to 6 963 thousand tons. This consistent growth reflected a period of increasing overall consumption across the region.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2022, pulling the market volume down to 6 277 thousand tons. The market recovered partially in 2023, reaching 6 419 thousand tons. This rebound was supported by the growth of the frozen potato segment, which increased demand for fresh potatoes as industrial raw material, and by innovations in cold chain logistics that improved the efficiency and reach of the supply network.

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, 2018-2024
        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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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. 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  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, 2018-2024
    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 MERCOSUR

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

Potato production in MERCOSUR has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 6,715 thousand tonnes of potatoes, marking a moderate rise of 4.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year1.5%1.7%4.8%2.6%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Potato shipment volumes varied threefold, reaching their lowest point in 2018 and peaking in 2017. In 2020, potato exports from MERCOSUR to foreign markets amounted to 21,024 tonnes, representing a 12.5% increase compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 9,722 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 67.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 92.2%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(67.2%)92.2%12.5%(10.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile was the leading destination for potato exports in kind, accounting for 1.1% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of potato exports from MERCOSUR was 8,197 thousand US dollars, down by 1.8% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 29.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 5,308 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 54.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 57.2%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(54.5%)57.2%(1.8%)(11.1%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile remained the key partner for potato exports from MERCOSUR in value terms, holding a 1.5% share of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Potato import volumes varied threefold, with the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2017. In 2020, MERCOSUR imported 36,523 tonnes of potatoes, indicating a moderate gain of 6.9% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 17,559 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 66.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 94.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(66.8%)94.6%6.9%(11.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (with 5.6% of imports in kind), Chile (4.6%), and Canada (1.4%) consistently held leading positions in the country structure of potato imports in kind. Together, they accounted for 11.6% 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 MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Potato imports into MERCOSUR have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 21,642 thousand US dollars, which is 2.0% greater than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 13,879 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 44.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 52.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(44.9%)52.8%2.0%(4.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (with 27.0% of imports in value terms), Chile (7.7%), and Canada (4.5%) formed the largest group of potato suppliers to MERCOSUR. However, their combined contribution was limited to 39.2% of total imports in value terms, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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