Key Market Indicators
Papua New Guinea's potato consumption is expected to reach 7,400 metric tons by 2026, up from 7,000 metric tons in 2021. This would represent a 0.9% year-on-year growth rate. Since 2017, Papua New Guinea's demand for potatoes has remained unchanged. In 2021, the country came in at number 133, with Barbados surpassing it at 7,000 metric tons. India, the United States, and Russia were, respectively, numbers two, three, and four in this ranking. Papua New Guinea's potato production is set to increase to 1,500 metric tons by 2026, up from 1,370 metric tons in 2021, representing a 1.5% year-on-year growth rate. Since 1966, Papua New Guinea's potato supply has increased by 2.3% year-on-year. In 2021, the country ranked 141, with East Timor surpassing it at 1,370 metric tons. India, Russia, and Ukraine were, respectively, numbers two, three, and four in this ranking.
