Key Market Indicators
Czech potato consumption is projected to decline slightly in the next five years, decreasing by 500,000 metric tons from 2021 to 2026. This follows a steady 0.1% annual increase since 2017. Czech Republic currently ranks 44th in potato consumption, with Malawi overtaking it in 2021 at 685,000 metric tons. India, the United States, and Russia are the top three countries in potato consumption, respectively. Czech potato production is projected to decrease significantly in the next five years, dropping by 85,000 metric tons from 2021 to 2026. This follows a 3.9% annual decline since 1998. Czech Republic currently ranks 57th in potato production, with South Korea overtaking it in 2021 at 574,830 metric tons. India, Russia, and Ukraine are the top three countries in potato production, respectively.
