Parent Product
Fresh Potato
Sub Product
Fresh Agria Potato, Fresh Atlantic Potato, Fresh Hermes Potato, Fresh Innovator Potato, +4
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Processing Potato market coverage spans 56 countries.
- 272 exporter companies and 314 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,654 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 19 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Processing Potato
Analyze 1,654 supplier-linked transactions across the top 19 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Processing Potato.
Fresh Processing Potato Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Processing Potato to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Processing Potato: China (-32.4%), Belgium (-30.2%), India (-20.7%).
Fresh Processing Potato Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Fresh Processing Potato country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Processing Potato transaction unit prices: Spain (8.70 USD / kg), Netherlands (2.18 USD / kg), Uzbekistan (1.64 USD / kg), Brazil (1.40 USD / kg), Mexico (1.13 USD / kg), 8 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -32.4% | 222 | 1.39 USD / kg (143,290 kg) | 0.08 USD / kg (124,020 kg) | 0.75 USD / kg (220,999.5 kg) | 0.38 USD / kg (16,103,805 kg) | 0.47 USD / kg (1,414,850 kg) | 0.46 USD / kg (74,823 kg) | ||||||
| Australia | +16.3% | 34 | 0.64 USD / kg (775,000 kg) | 0.64 USD / kg (225,000 kg) | 0.32 USD / kg (400,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.96 USD / kg (55,000 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -7.0% | 411 | 0.55 USD / kg (614,865 kg) | 0.51 USD / kg (1,619,786.199 kg) | 0.48 USD / kg (5,343,743.561 kg) | 0.52 USD / kg (3,846,983.4 kg) | 0.55 USD / kg (7,790,167.967 kg) | 0.56 USD / kg (2,757,069.91 kg) | ||||||
| India | -20.7% | 301 | 0.34 USD / kg (697,040.2 kg) | 0.33 USD / kg (1,761,513.64 kg) | 0.33 USD / kg (3,255,482.2 kg) | 0.31 USD / kg (286,730 kg) | 0.36 USD / kg (300,830.4 kg) | 0.42 USD / kg (216,303.3 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | -16.0% | 158 | 0.82 USD / kg (1,608 kg) | 0.82 USD / kg (2,562 kg) | - (-) | 0.65 USD / kg (2,002 kg) | 0.67 USD / kg (3,698 kg) | 0.69 USD / kg (2,034 kg) | ||||||
| Canada | +7.4% | 140 | 0.67 USD / kg (388,190 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.91 USD / kg (453,610 kg) | 0.76 USD / kg (539,653.99 kg) | 0.77 USD / kg (1,346,711.99 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | -11.7% | 28 | 11.26 USD / kg (54 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 11.69 USD / kg (247.5 kg) | 11.19 USD / kg (195.75 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Taiwan | - | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | +1.6% | 34 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.42 USD / kg (377,900 kg) | 0.43 USD / kg (2,535,000 kg) | 0.46 USD / kg (776,745 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +11.2% | 13 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.80 USD / kg (56,720 kg) | 0.77 USD / kg (3,400 kg) | - (-) | 2.18 USD / kg (57,309 kg) |
Fresh Processing Potato Global Supply Chain Coverage
586 companies
272 exporters and 314 importers are mapped for Fresh Processing Potato.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Processing Potato, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Processing Potato Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
272 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Processing Potato. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Processing Potato Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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Fresh Processing Potato Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 272 total exporter companies in the Fresh Processing Potato supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Israel)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Mayotte, France
Supplying Products: Fresh Potato, Fresh Processing Potato, Fresh Russet Potato
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-15
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: OthersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTradeFood Manufacturing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-01
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalFood PackagingBrokers And Trade AgenciesBeverage ManufacturingOnline Retail And FulfillmentCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Fresh Potato, Fresh Processing Potato, Fresh Table Potato
Fresh Processing Potato Global Exporter Coverage
272 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Processing Potato supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Fresh Processing Potato Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
314 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Processing Potato demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Processing Potato Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 314 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Processing Potato. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-07
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: India, Indonesia, Vietnam
(Israel)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Syria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
314 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Processing Potato.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Processing Potato
Fresh Processing Potato Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Processing Potato wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Processing Potato wholesale unit prices: France (1.30 USD / kg), South Korea (0.81 USD / kg), Turkiye (0.50 USD / kg), South Africa (0.27 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1.28 USD / kg | 1.51 USD / kg | 1.68 USD / kg | 1.56 USD / kg | 1.55 USD / kg | 1.30 USD / kg | ||||||
| South Korea | 0.66 USD / kg | 0.68 USD / kg | 0.81 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg | 0.81 USD / kg | 0.81 USD / kg | ||||||
| Turkiye | 0.43 USD / kg | 0.47 USD / kg | 0.36 USD / kg | 0.38 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.50 USD / kg | ||||||
| South Africa | 0.29 USD / kg | 0.23 USD / kg | 0.17 USD / kg | 0.23 USD / kg | 0.25 USD / kg | 0.27 USD / kg |
Fresh Processing Potato Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Processing Potato wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 4 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 1.30 USD / kg | 0.42 USD / kg | 2.30 USD / kg | +6.4% |
| 2 | South Korea | 0.85 USD / kg | 0.07 USD / kg | 2.32 USD / kg | +27.2% |
| 3 | Turkiye | 0.45 USD / kg | 0.33 USD / kg | 0.58 USD / kg | -14.6% |
| 4 | South Africa | 0.24 USD / kg | 0.04 USD / kg | 0.45 USD / kg | -36.8% |
Latest Fresh Processing Potato Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Processing Potato wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTuber crop (potato)
Scientific NameSolanum tuberosum
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Temperate production systems with well-drained soils and adequate moisture
- Irrigation is commonly used in major processing regions to stabilize yield and tuber size
Main VarietiesRusset-type processing potatoes, French fry processing cultivars (e.g., Russet Burbank, Markies), Crisping/chip cultivars (e.g., Lady Rosetta)
Consumption Forms
- Industrial processing into French fries
- Industrial processing into crisps/chips
- Fresh/table market (secondary channel depending on specifications)
Grading Factors
- Dry matter / specific gravity (solids)
- Reducing sugars (fry/chip color risk)
- Tuber size and length distribution (cutting yield)
- Bruising and internal/external defects
Market
Fresh processing potatoes are a storable tuber crop primarily sourced from large temperate production regions and supplied to industrial processors under contract specifications focused on fry/chip performance (dry matter and low reducing sugars). Global production is highly concentrated in Asia (notably China and India) alongside major producers in Europe and North America, while cross-border trade in fresh potatoes is most prominent within Europe and in North America, with Egypt also a major export origin in UN Comtrade trade data. Because processors require consistent size and chemistry, storage management (sprouting control vs. sugar accumulation) is a central market dynamic that shapes usable supply through the year. Phytosanitary restrictions tied to quarantine pests and diseases can rapidly disrupt trade in fresh potatoes and seed movement, making compliance and origin diversification key risk-management levers.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLargest global producer in FAOSTAT production statistics.
- IndiaAmong the top global producers in FAOSTAT production statistics.
- UkraineMajor global producer in FAOSTAT production statistics.
- RussiaMajor global producer in FAOSTAT production statistics.
- United StatesMajor global producer in FAOSTAT production statistics; large processing sector.
- GermanyMajor producer in FAOSTAT production statistics and a leading fresh-potato exporter in UN Comtrade trade data (HS 070190).
- BangladeshMajor producer in FAOSTAT production statistics.
- FranceMajor producer in FAOSTAT production statistics and a leading fresh-potato exporter in UN Comtrade trade data (HS 070190).
- PolandMajor producer in FAOSTAT production statistics.
- NetherlandsMajor producer in FAOSTAT production statistics and a leading fresh-potato exporter in UN Comtrade trade data (HS 070190).
Major Exporting Countries
- FranceTop exporter by value for HS 070190 (Other potatoes, fresh or chilled) in 2024 in UN Comtrade data via WITS.
- GermanyTop exporter for HS 070190 in 2024 in UN Comtrade data via WITS.
- NetherlandsTop exporter for HS 070190 in 2024 in UN Comtrade data via WITS.
- EgyptTop exporter for HS 070190 in 2024 in UN Comtrade data via WITS.
- CanadaTop exporter for HS 070190 in 2024 in UN Comtrade data via WITS.
- United StatesTop exporter for HS 070190 in 2024 in UN Comtrade data via WITS.
Major Importing Countries
- BelgiumTop importer by value for HS 070190 in 2023 in UN Comtrade data via WITS; Belgium is also a major EU processing hub.
- NetherlandsTop importer for HS 070190 in 2023 in UN Comtrade data via WITS.
- SpainTop importer for HS 070190 in 2023 in UN Comtrade data via WITS.
- United StatesTop importer for HS 070190 in 2023 in UN Comtrade data via WITS.
- ItalyTop importer for HS 070190 in 2023 in UN Comtrade data via WITS.
- GermanyTop importer for HS 070190 in 2023 in UN Comtrade data via WITS.
Supply Calendar
- United States (Idaho / Snake River Valley example):Sep, OctA major US production region harvests in September–October, with long-duration storage supporting year-round supply.
- United Kingdom (temperate Northern Hemisphere example):Aug, Sep, OctMaincrop harvest typically runs from late August through October, with storage extending market availability.
Specification
Major VarietiesRusset Burbank, Markies, Lady Rosetta
Physical Attributes
- Oblong/long tuber profiles are preferred for French fry cutting yield (variety-dependent).
- Uniform tuber size distribution and shallow eyes support peeling efficiency and reduce trim loss.
- Firm tubers with good skin set reduce mechanical damage and storage losses.
Compositional Metrics
- Dry matter / specific gravity is a core processing specification driver (texture, oil uptake, finished yield).
- Reducing sugars are closely managed because cold-induced sweetening increases glucose/fructose and can darken fries/chips during high-temperature cooking.
- Processing lots are often stored around 8–10°C to limit reducing sugar accumulation while balancing sprout and disease pressure.
Grades
- For fresh market (early/ware) trade, UNECE Standard FFV-52 defines commercial quality requirements; the UNECE text explicitly excludes potatoes intended for industrial processing, so processing potatoes are commonly traded against buyer-specific contract specs.
Packaging
- Bulk deliveries (trucks or field boxes) are common for direct-to-processor supply chains.
- Where traded as fresh ware potatoes, packaging can include bulk bins/boxes and sack formats depending on destination market requirements.
ProcessingTarget processing performance typically emphasizes high solids (dry matter) and low reducing sugars to achieve acceptable fry/chip color and texture.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Contracted production (often from certified seed) -> harvest -> curing and grading -> bulk storage with sprout management -> just-in-time delivery to processor -> intake testing (solids/sugars/defects) -> processing.
Demand Drivers
- Derived demand from industrial potato processors (French fries and crisps/chips) that require consistent tuber size and chemistry.
Temperature
- Processing potatoes are commonly stored at approximately 8–10°C to reduce cold-induced sweetening and limit excessive reducing sugar accumulation that can cause dark fry/chip color.
- Storing below ~10°C can increase sucrose and reducing sugars (cold-induced sweetening risk), while warmer storage increases sprouting and spoilage pressure, creating a quality vs. storage-loss trade-off.
Shelf Life
- With appropriate storage, potatoes can be held for many months to supply processors and retail beyond the harvest window; an Idaho example describes storage extending roughly nine months for year-round availability.
Risks
Phytosanitary Restrictions HighQuarantine pests and soil-borne diseases (notably potato wart, Synchytrium endobioticum) can trigger immediate movement controls and import restrictions because the pathogen can render tubers unmarketable and its resting spores can persist for decades, creating long-lived trade and production impacts once detected.Use regulated/traceable seed and origin controls, maintain strict soil and equipment hygiene, monitor NPPO alerts, and diversify sourcing to reduce exposure to a single regulated region.
Plant Disease MediumLate blight (Phytophthora infestans) is widely recognized as a major global potato disease; outbreaks can escalate rapidly under conducive weather and can raise control costs and residue/safety concerns due to intensive fungicide programs.Implement integrated disease management (clean seed, cull-pile control, forecasting models, and resistance management in fungicide programs) and contract for varieties/regions with stronger disease performance.
Storage Quality MediumCold-induced sweetening during storage increases reducing sugars, which can cause unacceptable dark color in fries/chips; processors may reject loads when sugar levels are too high, while warmer storage increases sprouting and disease losses.Align variety selection, storage temperature targets, and reconditioning protocols with processor color standards; monitor sugars routinely during storage and adjust ventilation/temperature accordingly.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRegulatory changes affecting sprout inhibitors (e.g., chlorpropham non-renewal in the EU) can disrupt established storage practices, require infrastructure decontamination/transition measures, and tighten residue compliance for stored potatoes.Maintain proactive residue-management plans, qualify alternative sprout-control tools early, and audit storage facilities for legacy contamination risks where relevant.
Climate MediumHeat, drought, and erratic rainfall can reduce yields and degrade processing quality (size distribution, solids, and sugar dynamics), increasing contract shortfalls and variability in processor intake.Diversify production regions, improve irrigation and water scheduling where feasible, and use contract structures that incorporate weather-driven quality variability.
Sustainability
- Late blight pressure can drive frequent fungicide use; CIP highlights health risks from chronic pesticide exposure in late-blight control in some contexts.
- Storage sprout management is sensitive to regulatory changes (e.g., EU non-renewal of chlorpropham approval), which can increase operational complexity, costs, and residue-management requirements.
Labor & Social
- Farmer and worker health risks linked to pesticide exposure in late blight management have been highlighted by the International Potato Center (CIP).
FAQ
Which countries are the leading exporters of fresh potatoes in recent UN Comtrade trade data?In UN Comtrade data via WITS for HS 070190 (other potatoes, fresh or chilled), France, Germany, the Netherlands, Egypt, Canada, and the United States appear among the top exporters (e.g., in 2024).
Why do potato processors care about storage temperature and reducing sugars?When potatoes are stored too cold, they can undergo cold-induced sweetening, increasing reducing sugars (like glucose and fructose). Those sugars can make fries or chips turn too dark when fried, so processing potatoes are often managed around 8–10°C to balance sugar control against sprouting and disease risks.
Why is potato wart considered a major trade and supply risk for fresh potatoes?Potato wart is a regulated quarantine disease that can make tubers unmarketable, and the pathogen can persist in soil for decades. Because it can spread via infected tubers or soil contamination, detections can lead to strict movement controls and import restrictions.
Sources
Fresh Processing Potato Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Cambodia, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Lesotho, Marshall Islands, Malta, Maldives, Mexico, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Sudan, Thailand, Tajikistan, Turkiye, Taiwan, Uganda, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Vanuatu, South Africa
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