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Lightly Salted Crisps Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
Corn Starch, Fresh Potato, RBD Palm Oil, Salt, +1
HS Code
200520
Last Updated
2026-10-06
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Lightly Salted Crisps market coverage spans 144 countries.
  • 1,027 exporter companies and 1,305 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 2,149 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-10-06.

Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Lightly Salted Crisps

Analyze 2,149 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Lightly Salted Crisps.

Lightly Salted Crisps Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Lightly Salted Crisps to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Lightly Salted Crisps: Canada (+1191.4%), Guatemala (+96.9%), Germany (+45.6%).

Lightly Salted Crisps Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-11, benchmark Lightly Salted Crisps country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Lightly Salted Crisps transaction unit prices: Canada (17.51 USD / kg), Malaysia (8.76 USD / kg), Peru (6.58 USD / kg), Mexico (5.00 USD / kg), United Arab Emirates (4.55 USD / kg), 4 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
Spain+31.6%397.88 USD / kg (5,117.4 kg)8.77 USD / kg (10,506.97 kg)8.25 USD / kg (4,848 kg)6.88 USD / kg (19,306 kg)- (-)- (-)
India-6.8%3963.04 USD / kg (5,940.26 kg)3.17 USD / kg (7,729.92 kg)3.53 USD / kg (12,858.04 kg)3.19 USD / kg (8,356.79 kg)3.42 USD / kg (6,351.246 kg)3.20 USD / kg (7,216.87 kg)
United States-7.9%1505.95 USD / kg (205,675.478 kg)4.25 USD / kg (30,396.3 kg)7.27 USD / kg (98,656.81 kg)8.11 USD / kg (10,811.241 kg)- (-)- (-)
United Arab Emirates-28.2%290.75 USD / kg (3,073.8 kg)2.44 USD / kg (7,509.2 kg)3.37 USD / kg (7,596 kg)0.48 USD / kg (900 kg)- (-)4.55 USD / kg (7,407 kg)
Canada+1191.4%2112.47 USD / kg (4,276.8 kg)- (-)17.51 USD / kg (4,276.8 kg)- (-)17.51 USD / kg (2,138.4 kg)17.51 USD / kg (2,138.4 kg)
Ecuador+3.1%4144.11 USD / kg (147,759.68 kg)3.86 USD / kg (131,259.8 kg)3.78 USD / kg (113,679.22 kg)3.35 USD / kg (27,066 kg)3.90 USD / kg (142,835.2 kg)4.12 USD / kg (122,205.3 kg)
Costa Rica-17.1%1614.51 USD / kg (32,842.59 kg)6.93 USD / kg (11,776.68 kg)6.26 USD / kg (37,214.29 kg)6.52 USD / kg (20,992.22 kg)6.64 USD / kg (23,227.06 kg)- (-)
Peru-5.6%1374.15 USD / kg (58,049.78 kg)2.74 USD / kg (68,413.99 kg)2.39 USD / kg (117,241.26 kg)4.62 USD / kg (41,534.79 kg)5.85 USD / kg (14,615.21 kg)6.58 USD / kg (13,807.25 kg)
Malaysia-14.5%64- (-)4.34 USD / kg (13,106.6 kg)3.85 USD / kg (287,430.66 kg)- (-)- (-)8.76 USD / kg (2,707.2 kg)
Colombia-24.4%432.57 USD / kg (53,930 kg)1.80 USD / kg (64,249 kg)- (-)5.21 USD / kg (4,059.3 kg)7.00 USD / kg (-)2.41 USD / kg (3,290.4 kg)
Lightly Salted Crisps Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,332 companies
1,027 exporters and 1,305 importers are mapped for Lightly Salted Crisps.
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Lightly Salted Crisps Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

1,027 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Lightly Salted Crisps. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Lightly Salted Crisps Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,027 total exporter companies in the Lightly Salted Crisps supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Retail, Trade
Exporting Countries: Belize, Puerto Rico, Chile, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, United States
Supplying Products: Standard Biscuits & Cookies, Filled Biscuits & Cookies, Lightly Salted Crisps +5
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Honduras, Canada, Cuba, Chile, United States
Supplying Products: Lightly Salted Crisps, Dried Plantain, Dried Yautia Chips +5
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Canada, Ecuador, Chile, Puerto Rico, Belgium, South Africa, Spain, Netherlands, United States
Supplying Products: Dried Plantain, Fresh Plantain, Dried Yautia Chips +5
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 11
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Retail, Trade
Exporting Countries: Netherlands, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Italy, Qatar, New Zealand, United States
Supplying Products: Lightly Salted Crisps, Corn Crackers, Balsamic Vinegar +5
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 7
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Retail
Exporting Countries: Russia, Turkmenistan, South Korea, Turkiye, Armenia, Tajikistan, Georgia, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Flavored Potato Chips, Raw Beet Sugar, Buckwheat +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 6
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Japan, Costa Rica, Panama, Chile, Colombia, Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Dried Plantain, Flavored Roasted Corn Snacks, Frozen Plantain +5
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Lightly Salted Crisps Global Exporter Coverage
1,027 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Lightly Salted Crisps (HS Code 200520) in 2024

For Lightly Salted Crisps in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Netherlands270,415,953 kg539,835,638.431 USD
2United States104,974,270 kg362,739,335 USD
3Belgium145,012,829.17 kg340,751,626.921 USD
4Canada53,473,338 kg284,048,519.408 USD
5Poland57,135,454.482 kg231,304,457 USD
6Spain42,516,435.663 kg198,845,243.563 USD
7Germany46,378,067 kg130,297,799.702 USD
8United Kingdom18,882,380.999 kg114,900,581.031 USD
9Mexico21,236,896 kg105,532,020 USD
10Portugal15,820,472.359 kg63,008,620.212 USD

Lightly Salted Crisps Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Lightly Salted Crisps Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

1,305 importer companies are mapped for Lightly Salted Crisps demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Lightly Salted Crisps Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: South Korea, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United States
(Namibia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers, Online Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Bhutan, Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh
(El Salvador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, Nicaragua, United States
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Global Importer Coverage
1,305 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Lightly Salted Crisps.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Lightly Salted Crisps (HS Code 200520) in 2024

For Lightly Salted Crisps in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States79,951,402 kg432,628,016 USD
2Germany135,699,721.496 kg262,052,704.309 USD
3Canada46,183,217.652 kg178,342,261.813 USD
4United Kingdom62,367,687.395 kg160,922,812.543 USD
5Netherlands61,897,959 kg156,058,710.092 USD
6Denmark26,509,289 kg92,750,062.94 USD
7Belgium40,137,096.224 kg89,881,275.514 USD
8Italy30,880,362.374 kg89,462,553.916 USD
9Spain28,819,226.254 kg86,488,867.934 USD
10Mexico13,048,452 kg75,422,957 USD

Lightly Salted Crisps Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Lightly Salted Crisps

Lightly Salted Crisps Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Lightly Salted Crisps wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Lightly Salted Crisps wholesale unit prices: Spain (1.87 USD / kg).
Country2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
Spain1.62 USD / kg1.63 USD / kg2.35 USD / kg2.36 USD / kg2.20 USD / kg1.87 USD / kg

Lightly Salted Crisps Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Lightly Salted Crisps wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Spain1.78 USD / kg1.36 USD / kg2.39 USD / kg+13.4%

Latest Lightly Salted Crisps Wholesale Export Price Updates

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DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-10-01PAP* ****** * ******* ******* ***** **** ** ********* ******* ***** **** ** ********1.46 USD / kg
2025-05-01PAP* ****** * ********************* ***** **** ** ********1.13 USD / kg
2022-05-01Pap* ****** * ******* ******* ***** **** ** ********* ******* ***** **** ** ********0.97 USD / kg
2021-04-01Pap* ****** * ********************* ***** **** ** ********0.96 USD / kg
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Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormPackaged, Shelf-stable
Industry PositionConsumer Packaged Food

Market

Lightly salted potato crisps are a shelf-stable snack manufactured across major consumer markets, with cross-border trade often captured within HS 200520 (potatoes prepared/preserved, not frozen), a category that includes potato crisps among other preserved potato products. UN Comtrade-based trade tables show exports led by EU and North American processors (notably the Netherlands, United States, Belgium, Canada and Poland) and imports concentrated in large consumer markets including the United States and major EU economies. Market dynamics are shaped by input costs (potatoes and vegetable oils), contaminant controls for high-temperature processing (acrylamide mitigation), and public-health pressure to reduce sodium in packaged snack foods. Packaging performance and sustainability debates matter because crisps rely on high-barrier packs and low-oxygen atmospheres (often nitrogen) to slow rancidity and preserve texture.
Major Exporting Countries
  • NetherlandsLeading exporter in UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 (potatoes prepared/preserved, not frozen; category includes potato crisps among other products) in 2024.
  • United StatesTop exporting country in UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 in 2024.
  • BelgiumMajor exporter in UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 in 2024.
  • CanadaMajor exporter in UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 in 2024.
  • PolandMajor exporter in UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 in 2024.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesLargest importing country in UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 in 2024.
  • FranceMajor importer in UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 in 2024.
  • GermanyMajor importer in UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 in 2024.
  • CanadaMajor importer in UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 in 2024.
  • NetherlandsMajor importer in UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 in 2024 (also a major exporter, reflecting EU intra-regional processing and re-export activity).
  • United KingdomMajor importer in UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 in 2024.

Specification

Major VarietiesThin-cut potato crisps, Ridged potato crisps, Kettle-cooked potato crisps, Baked potato crisps
Physical Attributes
  • Thin sliced, heat-treated potato pieces with low moisture and a brittle/crisp texture
  • Light seasoning profile emphasizing salt and potato/oil notes
Compositional Metrics
  • Sodium (salt) content as a key label and reformulation dimension for 'lightly salted' positioning
  • Acrylamide monitoring and mitigation expectations for fried/baked potato products in major regulatory and standards frameworks
  • Oxidative stability of the product’s fat phase (rancidity/off-flavor risk) influenced by oxygen exposure and oil type
Packaging
  • High-barrier flexible packaging used to maintain a low-oxygen headspace (often nitrogen) and protect product quality and texture
ProcessingHigh-temperature frying or baking drives color/flavor development and influences acrylamide formation risk managementPost-fry seasoning adhesion and uniform distribution are key to consistent 'lightly salted' taste

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Potato sourcing and storage -> washing/peeling -> slicing -> washing/rinsing -> frying or baking -> de-oiling/draining -> seasoning (light salt) -> metal detection -> nitrogen/low-oxygen packaging -> case packing -> ambient distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Convenience snacking demand across retail channels
  • Sodium-reduction and reformulation pressure increases demand for lower-salt options within salty snacks
Temperature
  • Ambient logistics are typical; elevated heat can accelerate oxidation and staling, reducing sensory quality
Atmosphere Control
  • Low-oxygen or nitrogen-flushed packaging is used to reduce oxidation and help preserve quality and crispness
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is primarily limited by oxidative rancidity and moisture uptake; once opened, texture degradation accelerates without resealing and good storage hygiene

Risks

Climate And Crop Disease HighPotato supply and quality can be disrupted by climate variability and major diseases such as late blight (Phytophthora infestans), increasing raw material price volatility and constraining processing-grade availability for crisp manufacturers.Diversify potato procurement across regions; use contracted storage programs and varietal specifications; strengthen integrated disease management and supplier agronomy support.
Food Safety HighAcrylamide formation in fried/baked potato products creates a recurring compliance and brand risk, requiring validated mitigation controls (raw material selection, process control, and monitoring) and alignment with major standards/regulatory benchmarks in key import markets.Implement acrylamide mitigation programs (low reducing-sugar inputs, validated frying/baking profiles, color-based controls, periodic testing) aligned to Codex guidance and applicable market requirements.
Commodity Price Volatility MediumVegetable oil price swings can materially change production costs for crisps and drive formulation changes that affect labeling, taste consistency, and customer acceptance across markets.Use hedging/contracting where feasible; diversify approved oil options; qualify alternative suppliers and validate sensory equivalence before substitutions.
Packaging And Waste MediumCrisps’ dependence on high-barrier, low-oxygen packaging to slow rancidity and protect texture exposes manufacturers to tightening packaging sustainability expectations and potential material substitution risks that can shorten shelf life.Run shelf-life validation when changing films; improve barrier performance and seal integrity; pursue recyclable/mono-material innovations where feasible without compromising oxygen and moisture protection.
Sustainability
  • Where palm oil is used as a frying oil, deforestation and biodiversity-loss concerns in palm oil supply chains can create ESG and market-access risk
  • Packaging waste and recyclability constraints for high-barrier flexible packs used to protect crisps’ shelf life
Labor & Social
  • Where palm oil is used, labor rights and community impacts in plantation supply chains can create reputational and compliance risk
  • Worker safety expectations in high-throughput frying operations (hot oil, machinery, dust control) are a core operational risk theme

FAQ

Which countries are major exporters and importers in global trade statistics relevant to potato-based crisps?In UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 200520 (a preserved-potato category that includes potato crisps among other products), major exporters in 2024 include the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, Canada and Poland, while major importers include the United States, France, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Why is acrylamide a major compliance risk for potato crisps?Acrylamide can form in carbohydrate-rich foods during high-temperature processing such as frying and baking, and potato crisps are explicitly covered in mitigation-focused frameworks, including Codex guidance and EU requirements that use mitigation measures and benchmark levels to manage acrylamide in sliced potato crisps.
Why do crisp manufacturers use low-oxygen or nitrogen-flushed packaging?Modified-atmosphere packaging replaces air in the package headspace with gases selected to protect product quality; nitrogen is an inert gas commonly used to displace oxygen for oxidation-prone foods, and snack products such as crisps are specifically cited as relying on nitrogen flushing to slow rancidity and maintain quality.

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