The European potato processing industry showed a varied performance across countries in 2023. The Netherlands led with a production value of €3.11 billion, followed by Belgium and the United Kingdom. Notably, Belgium experienced an impressive year-on-year growth of 8.54%. France exhibited a substantial increase of 14.79%, signaling strong momentum. Sweden and Serbia also showed significant growth. Conversely, Finland, Iceland, and Lithuania saw declines. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) highlighted diverse trends across the region.
Looking ahead, increasing demand for processed potato products may drive further expansion in major producing countries, while smaller markets could see opportunities for steady growth through innovation in processing technologies and market expansion.
Top countries in Potatoes Processing Production Value by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 3,110 | 2023 | +9.24% | +2.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 2,910 | 2023 | +8.22% | +8.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,850 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 2,420 | 2023 | +2.65% | +3.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 901.6 | 2023 | +6.38% | +14.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 818.9 | 2023 | +4.73% | +5.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 539.8 | 2023 | +2.66% | +4.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 450.4 | 2023 | +2.67% | +0.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 304.1 | 2023 | +3.22% | +0.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 223.5 | 2023 | -1.24% | +6.62% | View data |
