Moldova: Frozen Potato Market 2020

Frozen Potato Market Size in Moldova

The revenue of the frozen potato market in Moldova amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, frozen potato consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the frozen potato market attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Moldova

In 2018, the amount of frozen potatoes exported from Moldova amounted to X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, frozen potato exports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, frozen potato exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of frozen potato exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, frozen potato exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, frozen potato exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the key exporters of frozen potatoesaround the world, together comprising X% of total exports. Canada (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the U.S. (X%) and France (X%). Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) occupied a little share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the U.S. ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The frozen potato export price in Moldova stood at $X per ton in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the frozen potato export price, however, continues to indicate an abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for frozen potatoes attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for frozen potatoes remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the U.S. ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Moldova

In 2018, the imports of frozen potatoes into Moldova stood at X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, frozen potato imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, frozen potato imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen potato imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, frozen potato imports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, frozen potato imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons), followed by the UK (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the key importers of frozen potatoes, together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - Brazil (X tons), Germany (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Moldova, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen potato importing markets into Moldova were the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Spain, Belgium and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The frozen potato import price in Moldova stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the frozen potato import price, however, continues to indicate a mild deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for frozen potatoes reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform