Key Market Indicators
Belgium's potato consumption is expected to reach nearly 925,000 metric tons by 2026, a drop of 0.7% from 2021. Since 2017, the country's demand has decreased by the same rate each year. In 2021, Belgium was the 37th largest consumer, with Chile edging it out at 966,000 metric tons. India, the US, and Russia were numbers 2, 3 and 4 in the ranking, respectively. Belgian potato production is projected to reach 4.1 million metric tons by 2026, a growth of 0.8% annually. Since 2005, the country's supply has increased by 2.9% each year. Belgium was 19th in 2021, with Kazakhstan taking the lead at 3.9 million metric tons. India, Russia, and Ukraine were numbers 2, 3, and 4 in the rankings, respectively.
