Frozen potatoes exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen potatoes by the United States reached $36.4 million in 2024 (24.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 114 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $65.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36.4M | 24.5K t |
| 2023 | $46.1M | 31.4K t |
| 2022 | $49.3M | 36.5K t |
| 2021 | $41.9M | 34.0K t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 40.5K t |
| 2019 | $50.1M | 49.8K t |
| 2018 | $65.0M | 59.6K t |
| 2017 | $65.0M | 57.5K t |
Where the United States exports frozen potatoes to
Most of it went to Japan (36%), South Korea (8%), Macao (7%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $13.3M | 37% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 7.9% |
| Macao | $2.7M | 7.4% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 6.7% |
| Mexico | $2.2M | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| China | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Bahamas | $1.1M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 86% above the world average of $0.80. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen potatoes imports to the United States
Imports of frozen potatoes by the United States reached $5.6 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Colombia (41%), Peru (19%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $2.3M | 41% |
| Peru | $1.1M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $630K | 11% |
| Canada | $447K | 7.9% |
| India | $341K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $314K | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $204K | 3.6% |
| Ecuador | $97K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $53K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $44K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen potatoes exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen potatoes worth $36.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 114 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen potatoes from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by South Korea (8%) and Macao (7%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 67 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen potatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $0.80 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of frozen potatoes from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.0 million in 2017 to $36.4 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $65.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen potatoes?
Yes. The United States imported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Colombia, Peru and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $30.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen potatoes?
The HS code for frozen potatoes is subheading 0710.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0710 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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