Southern Asia: Potato Market 2024

Potato Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian potato market totaled $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, potato production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of potato production was India (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, potato production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in India totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

In 2022, the average potato yield in Southern Asia reached X tons per ha, growing by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the potato yield attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of potatoes in Southern Asia expanded slightly to X ha, growing by X% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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Potato Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of potatoes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Pakistan was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Pakistan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (X%) and Bangladesh (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the largest potato supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Pakistan stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Potato Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of potatoes were imported in Southern Asia; surging by X% on the year before. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) were the key importers of potatoes in 2022, recording approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Sri Lanka (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nepal ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform