Key Market Indicators
Potato consumption in Romania is expected to drop slightly over the next five years, from 1.9 million metric tons in 2021 to 1.8 million metric tons in 2026. This would represent an average annual decrease of 0.5%. Romania ranked 24th in 2021, with Mexico ahead at 1.9 million metric tons. India, the US and Russia occupied the second, third and fourth places, respectively. Meanwhile, potato production in the country is projected to fall from 2.6 million metric tons in 2021 to 2.3 million metric tons in 2026, reflecting an average annual decrease of 1.9%. Romania was 25th in 2021, with Nepal leading the ranking at 2.6 million metric tons. India, Russia and Ukraine held the second, third and fourth places, respectively.
