Key Market Indicators
Zambia's potato consumption is expected to reach 35,410 metric tons by 2026, up 0.2% from the 35,000 metric tons estimated in 2021. Since 2017, Zambian demand has risen by 2% on average each year. In 2021, the country ranked 115th in total consumption, with Namibia overtaking them at 35,000 metric tons. India, the United States, and Russia ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in this ranking, respectively. Zambia's potato production is forecast to reach 39,080 metric tons by 2026, up 2% from the 34,610 metric tons estimated in 2021. Since 1966, Zambian supply has increased by 7.2% on average each year. In 2021, the country ranked 118th in total production, with Chad overtaking them at 34,610 metric tons. India, Russia, and Ukraine ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in this ranking, respectively.
