Potatoes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in potatoes was worth $7.10 billion in 2024, about 17.58 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $7.10B | 17.58M t |
| 2023 | $6.43B | 16.36M t |
| 2022 | $5.40B | 15.51M t |
| 2021 | $4.59B | 14.37M t |
| 2020 | $4.53B | 14.83M t |
| 2019 | $5.15B | 15.14M t |
| 2018 | $4.46B | 13.81M t |
| 2017 | $4.34B | 13.68M t |
Top potatoes exporting countries
Exports are led by France (21%), the Netherlands (16%) and Germany (13%). 150 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.49B | 21% |
| Netherlands | $1.17B | 16% |
| Germany | $901.5M | 13% |
| Egypt | $462.8M | 6.5% |
| Canada | $400.9M | 5.7% |
| United States | $348.6M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $310.6M | 4.4% |
| China | $259.7M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $213.6M | 3% |
| Spain | $204.9M | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $168.8M | 2.4% |
| India | $120.8M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Belgium is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and Spain. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $947.8M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $618.8M | 8.7% |
| Spain | $551.6M | 7.8% |
| United States | $378.4M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $366.4M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $350.8M | 4.9% |
| France | $253.8M | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $217.9M | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $162.7M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $131.5M | 1.9% |
| Greece | $129.0M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $114.1M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.69 per kg and Germany $0.30 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.
Product types under HS 0701
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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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled. HS 0701 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most potatoes?
France exported $1.49 billion in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (16%) and Germany (13%). In all, 150 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most potatoes?
Belgium imported $947.8 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (9%) and Spain (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in potatoes?
It was worth $7.10 billion in 2024, about 17.58 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 150 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of potatoes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.69 per kg and Germany $0.30 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 potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701, 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 0701 page.
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