Key Market Indicators
Consumption of potatoes in the Netherlands is expected to drop by 1.7% annually, on average, over the next five years, to reach 1.1 million metric tons by 2026. This is down from 1.22 million metric tons in 2021, when the country ranked 33rd in the world. North Korea overtook the Netherlands at this time, with 1.22 million metric tons. The top three countries in 2021 were India, the United States and Russia. Meanwhile, Dutch potato production is forecast to decrease by 0.1% each year, on average, to reach 6.7 million metric tons by 2026. This is down from 6.7 million metric tons in 2021, when the Netherlands ranked 9th in the world. France was the leading producer at this time, with 6.7 million metric tons. India, Russia and Ukraine respectively came in second, third and fourth.
