Key Market Indicators
Potatoes consumption in Turkmenistan is projected to reach 200,000 metric tons by 2026. This is an increase of 0.6% each year since 2021, when it stood at 190,000 metric tons. In 2017, demand for potatoes in Turkmenistan jumped by 0.5% year on year. In 2021, the country was ranked 84th in the world for potato consumption, behind Bulgaria at 190,000 metric tons. The top three countries for potato consumption were India, the United States, and Russia. Potatoes production in Turkmenistan is expected to reach 361,000 metric tons by 2026. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.5% since 2021, when it stood at 329,000 metric tons. Since 1997, potato supply in Turkmenistan has grown by 1.9% each year. In 2021, the country was ranked 77th in the world for potato production, behind Norway at 329,000 metric tons. India, Russia and Ukraine ranked highest in potato production.