In 2023, global sales of raw, unprocessed potatoes by exporting countries reached a total of US$6.2 billion.

Over the past five years, the value of exported raw potatoes increased by an average of 19.5%, up from $5.2 billion in 2019. Year-on-year, the value of raw potato exports surged by 16.7%, rising from $5.3 billion in 2022.

In addition to raw potatoes, global shipments of prepared or preserved potatoes (including frozen French fries) contributed an additional $16.6 billion to international trade. Exports of these products experienced a significant 59.3% growth over the last five years. From 2022 to 2023, the value of prepared or preserved potato exports (including frozen French fries) rose by 25.2%, climbing from $13.2 billion.

For classification purposes, raw potatoes fall under the four-digit Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) code 0701. Frozen prepared or preserved potatoes, including French fries, are categorized under the six-digit HTS code 200410, while potatoes prepared or preserved with vinegar or acetic acid are classified under 200520.

Top Exporters of Raw Potatoes in 2023

The following are the 15 countries that exported the highest dollar value of raw, unprocessed potatoes in 2023:

1. Netherlands: US$1.2 billion (19.8% of global raw potato exports)

2. France: $1.1 billion (17.6%)

3. Germany: $665.9 million (10.8%)

4. Canada: $469.4 million (7.6%)

5. Egypt: $396.7 million (6.4%)

6. United States: $339.4 million (5.5%)

7. Belgium: $293.2 million (4.8%)

8. Mainland China: $229.8 million (3.7%)

9. Spain: $217.3 million (3.5%)

10. United Kingdom: $183.3 million (3%)

11. Pakistan: $141.2 million (2.3%)

12. India: $103 million (1.7%)

13. Israel: $88.6 million (1.4%)

14. Denmark: $74.9 million (1.2%)

15. Italy: $71.2 million (1.2%)

These 15 countries collectively accounted for 90.4% of the world’s raw potato exports in 2023.

Among these exporters, Italy experienced the highest growth in raw potato exports from 2022 to 2023, with a 52.7% increase, followed by Spain (up 50.4%), Germany (up 42.3%), and Belgium (up 35.8%). On the other hand, Pakistan saw a sharp decline of -34.8%, while mainland China’s raw potato exports fell by -7.6%.

Exporters of Prepared or Preserved Potatoes in 2023

Prepared or preserved potatoes, including frozen varieties such as French fries, generated $13 billion in export sales for 2023, representing 78.6% of the overall value of prepared or preserved potato products. Unfrozen prepared or preserved potatoes accounted for an additional $3.54 billion, or 21.4% of the total.

The 15 leading exporters of prepared or preserved potatoes, including both frozen and unfrozen varieties, in 2023 were:

1. Belgium: US$4.8 billion (28.9% of global exports for frozen prepared or preserved potatoes)

2. Netherlands: $3.4 billion (20.3%)

3. Canada: $2.1 billion (12.5%)

4. United States: $1.8 billion (11%)

5. France: $752.9 million (4.5%)

6. Germany: $638.2 million (3.9%)

7. Poland: $496.7 million (3%)

8. Argentina: $255.2 million (1.5%)

9. Mainland China: $229.3 million (1.4%)

10. Spain: $201.4 million (1.2%)

11. Egypt: $199.9 million (1.2%)

12. United Kingdom: $182.6 million (1.1%)

13. India: $161.1 million (1%)

14. Mexico: $134.2 million (0.8%)

Together, these 15 countries accounted for 93.1% of the global exports of prepared or preserved potatoes in 2023.

Among the fastest-growing exporters of frozen prepared or preserved potatoes from 2022 to 2023 were India, with a 62.7% increase, mainland China (up 51.8%), Egypt (up 42.9%), and Belgium (up 41%). Russia, on the other hand, saw a significant decline of -42.6% in its export sales.

Leading Potato Export Companies in 2023

1. FİNE FOOD GIDA SANAYİ VE TİCARET İHRACAT İTHALAT ANONİM ŞİRKETİ: 8.98%, $49.7 million

2. BARCEL: 8.78%, $48.6 million

3. ООО ПЕПСИКО ХОЛДИНГС: 6.43%, $35.56 million

4. DOĞA TOHUMCULUK GIDA SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ: 3.65%, $20.19 million

5. FABRICA PEPSICO MEXICALI: 3.57%, $19.77 million

6. CHAT NOIR CO INC: 1.93%, $10.7 million

7. ООО ВОСТОК ВЭД: 1.8%, $9.99 million

8. АО ПКФ: 1.42%, $7.84 million

9. M S INTERNATIONAL: 1.39%, $7.71 million

10. ATAKEY PATATES GIDA SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ: 1.1%, $6.11 million

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