Key Market Indicators
Saudi potato consumption is set to grow 1.6% annually over the next five years, reaching 622,190 metric tons by 2026. From 2017 to 2021, demand increased by 1.5% each year. In 2021, the country was the 48th largest consumer, with 567,000 metric tons. Iraq overtook Saudi Arabia in terms of consumption, while India, the United States, and Russia ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively. Saudi potato production is projected to reach 498,630 metric tons by 2026, growing 0.8% annually since 1966. In 2021, the country was the 61st largest producer with 474,290 metric tons. Venezuela ranked higher in production, with India, Russia, and Ukraine coming in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively.
