China is increasing potato processing and conquering the global market

and Semi-Arid Arable Lands of North China, the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and the Gansu Institute of Agricultural Products Storage and Processing of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The paper was published in the journal Foods. The researchers report that the global market for processed potatoes was estimated at $40.97 billion in 2023 and could grow to $60.08 billion by 2031. Despite being the world’s largest potato producer, China processes about 15% of the crop. India processes about 7%. In contrast, the United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium have significantly higher levels of processing, thanks to modern technology, automation, and effective quality control systems. The article notes that China is developing rapidly but still lags behind world leaders in productivity, automation, and product quality. The biggest differences are in the production of French ...