In 2022, the global export market for raw potatoes amounted to US$5.1 billion. This marks a significant increase of 17.5% since 2018, when the export value was $4.37 billion. Year-over-year, the value of raw potato exports rose by 15.4% from $4.44 billion in 2021.

In addition to raw potatoes, the global market for prepared or preserved potatoes, including frozen French fries, reached an impressive $11.1 billion in international sales. Over the past five years, the export value for these products has increased by 10.1%. However, the year-over-year growth for prepared or preserved potatoes was a modest 1.9%, from $10.9 billion in 2021.

The Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) code for raw potatoes is 0701. For frozen prepared or preserved potatoes, including French fries, the HTS code is 200410, while 200520 is used for unfrozen potatoes prepared or preserved with vinegar or acetic acid.

Top Exporters of Raw Potatoes

Here are the top 15 countries by export value of raw potatoes in 2022:

1. Netherlands: US$964.5 million (18.8% of total raw potato exports)

2. France: $849.2 million (16.5%)

3. Germany: $461.5 million (9%)

4. Canada: $427.9 million (8.3%)

5. Egypt: $316 million (6.2%)

6. United States: $303.7 million (5.9%)

7. China: $248.8 million (4.8%)

8. Pakistan: $216.6 million (4.2%)

9. Belgium: $216 million (4.2%)

10. United Kingdom: $170.8 million (3.3%)

11. Spain: $144.4 million (2.8%)

12. India: $95.6 million (1.9%)

13. Israel: $73.3 million (1.4%)

14. Denmark: $58.5 million (1.1%)

15. South Africa: $48.3 million (0.9%)

These countries collectively accounted for 89.5% of the world's raw potato exports in 2022. The fastest-growing exporters from 2021 were Pakistan (up 92.1%), Egypt (up 57.8%), Canada (up 46.2%), and India (up 34.8%). Meanwhile, Israel (down 8.9%), South Africa (down 6%), and Denmark (down 0.3%) saw declines in their export values.

In 2022, exports of frozen prepared or preserved potatoes, including French fries, were valued at $8.1 billion, representing 72.8% of the total market for prepared or preserved potatoes. Exports of unfrozen prepared or preserved potatoes were valued at $3 billion, accounting for 27.2%.

Here are the top 15 exporters of prepared or preserved potatoes in 2022:

1. Argentina: US$2.23 billion (20.1% of total exports)

2. France: $1.8 billion (16.7%)

3. United States: $1.51 billion (13.7%)

4. Germany: $1.46 billion (13.1%)

5. Canada: $559.3 million (5%)

6. Belgium: $535.2 million (4.8%)

7. Netherlands: $440.7 million (4%)

8. China: $361.7 million (3.3%)

9. Turkey: $212.4 million (1.9%)

10. Russia: $207.7 million (1.9%)

11. United Kingdom: $192.8 million (1.7%)

12. Poland: $183.5 million (1.7%)

13. Spain: $175.9 million (1.6%)

14. Mexico: $125.8 million (1.1%)

15. Egypt: $107.2 million (1%)

These countries accounted for 91.6% of the global market for prepared or preserved potatoes in 2022. The fastest-growing exporters were Argentina (up 988.8% from 2021), China (up 363.1%), Turkey (up 320.8%), and France (up 283.3%). On the other hand, the Netherlands (down 79.7%), Belgium (down 78.7%), Canada (down 61.4%), Poland (down 49.1%), and the United Kingdom (down 2.7%) saw decreases in their export values.

Leading Potato Exporting Companies

Prominent potato exporters and manufacturers in 2023 include:

1. ISCON BALAJI FOODS PVT LTD: 7.87%, $70.18 million

2. ASANDAS AND SONS PRIVATE LIMITED: 7.02%, $62.55 million

3. BARCEL: 5.34%, $47.57 million

4. FİNE FOOD GIDA SANAYİ VE TİCARET İHRACAT İTHALAT ANONİM ŞİRKETİ: 5.21%, $46.41 million

5. ООО "ПЕПСИКО ХОЛДИНГС": 3.99%, $35.56 million

6. SHUBH ALOO COMPANY: 3.47%, $30.93 million

7. DOĞA TOHUMCULUK GIDA SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ: 2.21%, $19.68 million

8. FABRICA PEPSICO MEXICALI: 1.98%, $17.68 million

9. HEAT AND CONTROL SOUTH ASIA PVT LTD: 1.97%, $17.59 million

10. MCCAIN FOODS INDIA PVT LTD: 1.69%, $15.06 million

These companies play a significant role in the global potato market, contributing substantially to their respective countries' export figures.

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