In 2023, China led global potato production with 97.239 million metric tons, closely followed by India at 55.137 million metric tons. Notable increases were seen in countries like Belgium and Denmark, while significant declines occurred in Poland and North Korea. Emerging producers like Afghanistan showed substantial growth. Consistently higher production was also observed in European countries like Germany and France.
Looking to the future, key trends to watch include the increasing role of Asia in production due to favorable growing conditions and technological adoption, potential impacts of climate change affecting yields especially in regions with less resilient agricultural systems, and the rising demand for potatoes in processed forms which may drive production efficiency and innovations globally.
Top countries in Potatoes Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 97,239,000 | 2023 | +1.39% | +1.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 55,137,000 | 2023 | +1.99% | +1.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 20,885,000 | 2023 | -0.089% | -1.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 19,495,000 | 2023 | -2.95% | -2.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 19,375,000 | 2023 | -0.25% | -1.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bangladesh | 10,743,000 | 2023 | +2.11% | +1.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 9,959,300 | 2023 | -0.76% | +2.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 8,902,900 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 6,728,400 | 2023 | -0.13% | +2.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Peru | 5,743,100 | 2023 | +2% | +2.28% | View data |
