Archive · 3 Sep 2025
India, China Become Net Exporters of Frozen Potato Products
The world's love for French fries and other potato products is changing how potatoes are sold around the globe.
Companies in countries like China and India are making more of these frozen treats.
These countries are now selling more potatoes than they buy.
From 2019 to 2024, the value of frozen potato exports has almost doubled.
This change is happening because people in Asia and the Middle East want more frozen potatoes.
However, the cost of growing and processing potatoes is also rising.
While the Netherlands is still the biggest seller of potato seeds, they might face some challenges due to environmental and regulatory factors.
India and China have shifted from being net importers to net exporters of frozen processed potato products.
The global frozen potato market has seen a significant transformation, with exports increasing substantially.
China's potato processing industry has grown rapidly, with an impressive compound annual growth rate.
Rising demand in the Middle East and Asia fuels growth in frozen potato exports.
The Netherlands, a leader in seed potato exports, faces challenges due to rising costs and environmental regulations.
- Who
- RaboResearch, China, and India
- What
- China and India have become net exporters of frozen processed potato products.
- When
- Between 2019 and 2024.
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on China, India, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Why
- Driven by increased demand and growing processing capacity in emerging markets.
- Global Frozen Potato Exports (2019-2024)
- $7.7 billion to $13.2 billion
- China's Potato Processing CAGR (2019-2024)
- 79%
- India's Potato Processing CAGR (2019-2024)
- 45%
- Egypt's Potato Processing CAGR (2019-2024)
- 16%
- Global Potato Production (2024)
- 372 million tonnes
- Leading Seed Potato Exporter
- Netherlands