U.S. - Potato - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Potato - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Potato Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Potato Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  2. Potato Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
  3. Potato Exports in the United States
  4. Potato Imports in the United States

Potato Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average potato export price amounted to $626 per ton, growing by 24% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $652 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to August 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In August 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Honduras ($776 per ton) and Mexico ($716 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($522 per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($569 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022

The average potato import price stood at $585 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 8.2% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +3.4% per year.

Potato Exports in the United States

In 2022, approx. 551K tons of potatoes were exported from the United States; with a decrease of -7.7% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 597K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, potato exports rose rapidly to $304M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Potato in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada11594.011194.4-6.4%
Mexico50.357.260.387.320.2%
Japan15.012.825.221.011.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)17.421.117.418.52.1%
South Korea7.710.89.615.726.8%
Philippines9.87.26.812.37.9%
Honduras4.46.67.710.634.1%
Dominican Republic4.94.09.810.428.5%
Malaysia7.35.65.15.2-10.7%
Others24.325.723.228.75.7%
Total2552452763046.0%

Top Export Markets for Potato from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (220.1K tons)
  2. Mexico (136.9K tons)
  3. Japan (45.1K tons)
  4. Taiwan (Chinese) (32.7K tons)
  5. South Korea (20.9K tons)
  6. Philippines (19.3K tons)
  7. Honduras (15.1K tons)
  8. Dominican Republic (15.1K tons)
  9. Malaysia (8.1K tons)

Potato Imports in the United States

In 2022, approx. 475K tons of potatoes were imported into the United States; growing by 1.6% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 501K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports reached $278M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Potato in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada2202712682788.1%
Others0.20.1N/AN/A-50.0%
Total2202722682788.1%

Top Suppliers of Potato to the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (475.0K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

  • FCL 116 - Potatoes

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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