Key Market Indicators
Potato consumption in New Zealand is projected to hit 227,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 223,000 in 2021. This represents an average year-on-year increase of 0.3% since 2017. In 2021, New Zealand ranked 77th, behind Mozambique with 223,000 metric tons. India, the United States and Russia placed second, third and fourth respectively. New Zealand's potato production is set to reach 518,690 metric tons by 2026, from 508,520 metric tons in 2021. This is an average year-on-year growth rate of 0.3%. Since 1966, the country's production has risen by 2% each year. In 2021, it was number 59, behind Israel with 508,520 metric tons. India, Russia and Ukraine placed second, third and fourth respectively.
