Frozen potatoes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen potatoes was worth $416.6 million in 2024, about 523.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017, and down 8% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $416.6M | 523.2K t |
| 2023 | $453.1M | 518.3K t |
| 2022 | $409.6M | 555.0K t |
| 2021 | $356.4M | 523.9K t |
| 2020 | $351.1M | 529.7K t |
| 2019 | $397.4M | 556.5K t |
| 2018 | $334.4M | 473.4K t |
| 2017 | $315.5M | 420.1K t |
Top frozen potatoes exporting countries
Exports are led by the Netherlands (20%), Belgium (12%) and China (10%). 114 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 41%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $81.5M | 20% |
| Belgium | $50.6M | 12% |
| China | $40.7M | 9.8% |
| France | $37.5M | 9% |
| United States | $36.4M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $22.3M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $19.1M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $18.1M | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $14.0M | 3.4% |
| Greece | $12.7M | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $7.8M | 1.9% |
| India | $6.9M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Romania is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Italy and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 206 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $37.5M | 9% |
| Italy | $36.9M | 8.9% |
| Japan | $33.0M | 7.9% |
| Spain | $25.4M | 6.1% |
| Portugal | $21.9M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $21.2M | 5.1% |
| France | $20.1M | 4.8% |
| Greece | $19.2M | 4.6% |
| Philippines | $15.4M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $10.1M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $7.9M | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $7.6M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.49 per kg and Germany $0.49 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0710.10: Vegetables: potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen. HS 0710 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen potatoes?
The Netherlands exported $81.5 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Belgium (12%) and China (10%). In all, 114 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen potatoes?
Romania imported $37.5 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Italy (9%) and Japan (8%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen potatoes?
It was worth $416.6 million in 2024, about 523.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $453.1 million. 114 countries reported exports and 206 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen potatoes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.49 per kg and Germany $0.49 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for frozen potatoes?
The HS code for frozen potatoes is subheading 0710.10, in chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0710 page.
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