Abstract
Global potato imports were the largest in 2021, with the United States recording 4.86 Mt. This reflects the trend of the past few years, showing that the United States occupies a leading position in the global potato import market. The United States’ dominance is backed by its large production capacity and supply of high-quality crops. Other major importing countries include China and Germany, but the import volumes of these countries tend to be relatively small compared to the United States. The balance between demand and supply is important in the global potato market, and factors such as the geographical conditions of producing countries and climate change are factors that affect the market. In the future, increased demand and the effects of climate change may affect the global potato import market.
Potato imports (worldwide)
Global potato imports have undergone a long-term transformation. Looking at data from 1961 to 2021, the United States recorded its highest ever import volume of 4.86 Mt in 2021, which is 100% of the previous peak. This trend indicates that the United States has a large presence in the potato import market. On the other hand, there are other major producing and importing countries, and these countries show fluctuations from time to time. Historical characteristics include changes in demand, the influence of climatic conditions in the producing areas, and economic factors. In addition, potatoes are a popular food ingredient worldwide, and increases and decreases in demand are an important factor in the global food market. In the future, changes in global agricultural policies and the effects of climate change may affect potato imports.
The maximum is the latest one, 95.6Mt of China
Potato imports (latest year, countries around the world)
In 2021, the United States recorded the highest potato import volume in world agriculture at 4.86 Mt, with an average of 241 kt and a total of 44.3 Mt. This data shows the importance of potatoes in the global agricultural market. A notable trend is the outstandingly high import volume of the United States. This reflects the fact that the United States is the global potato production center and imports to meet demand. On the other hand, other countries also rely on potato imports, which can be considered as part of a strategy to balance supply and demand. Potatoes are widely consumed around the world, and demand is increasing, especially in the processed food and grocery industries. In the future, demand may increase due to population growth and changes in dietary habits, which will make international trade of agricultural products even more important.
The maximum is 95.6Mt of China, the average is 2.37Mt, and the total is 375Mt
Potato imports (continent)
Global imports of agricultural potatoes reached a record figure of 22.9 Mt in 2021, the highest to date. This data suggests that Europe plays a leading role in the global potato import market. Past characteristics and trends include Europe’s strong position in potato production and its export of surplus production to other regions. Europe is also a region that can produce high-quality potatoes due to its climatic conditions and advances in agricultural technology, which is an important factor in meeting global demand. In addition, although there are importing countries outside of Europe, the prominence of European imports means that the impact of other regions is relatively small. Going forward, changes in demand and the effects of climate change may affect the market, but Europe’s position is expected to remain strong.
The maximum is 244Mt[1968] of Europe, and the current value is about 40.2%
Potato import volume (latest year, continent)
Global imports of agricultural potatoes in 2021 show notable figures. Europe recorded an overwhelming import volume of 22.9 Mt, the largest overall, with an average import volume of 7.36 Mt and a total of 44.2 Mt. Looking at the trends so far, it is clear that Europe has established a leading position in the global potato import market. Due to its climatic conditions and advances in agricultural technology, Europe produces high-quality potatoes and supplies its surplus production to other regions. Meanwhile, other regions are also importing, and strategic deals are being made to balance demand and supply. Although increased demand and the effects of climate change may continue to affect the market, Europe’s position is expected to remain strong. This will ensure that the global potato market will continue to operate stably, with Europe at the center.
The maximum is 203Mt of Asia, the average is 62.5Mt, and the total is 375Mt
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