Key Market Indicators
Potato consumption in Chile is expected to reach 1.2 million metric tons by 2026, up from 1.1 million in 2021. This marks an average annual growth rate of 0.8% from 2017 to 2021. Chile currently ranks 36th in the world for potato consumption, with Australia ahead at 1.1 million metric tons. India, the United States and Russia rank second, third and fourth respectively. Chilean potato production is also set to increase, from 1.2 million metric tons in 2021 to 1.2 million metric tons in 2026. This marks an average annual growth rate of 0.3% from 1966 to 2021. Chile is currently ranked 41st in the world, with Australia ahead at 1.2 million metric tons. India, Russia, and Ukraine are ranked second, third and fourth respectively.
