# Global Frozen potato Market 2026

> World exports of frozen potato (HS 071010) reached $416.6 million in 2024, 5% more than in 2019. The Netherlands was the largest exporter with 20% of the world total, and Romania was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/frozen-potato-market/
- Sector: Consumer, Food & Retail
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 416.6 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Frozen potatoes uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling.

Segments: Frozen chips, Frozen wedges, Frozen potato pieces.

Typical buyers: Food service firms, Supermarkets, Food processors.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of frozen potato (HS 071010) were worth $416.6 million in 2024. | 416.6 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 5% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($397.4 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +5 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| The Netherlands was the largest exporter in 2024, with 20% of world exports ($81.5 million). | 20 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, the Netherlands, Belgium and China, shipped 41% of world exports in 2024. | 41 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Romania was the largest importer in 2024, buying $37.5 million, or 9% of world imports. | 9 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 33 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 33 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $0.80 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 0.80 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 523.2 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 523.2 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, China grew fastest, with exports up 130% from 2019 to 2024. | +130 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 5% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- China is gaining ground: its exports rose 130% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 81.5 |
| 2 | Belgium | 50.6 |
| 3 | China | 40.7 |
| 4 | France | 37.5 |
| 5 | United States | 36.4 |
| 6 | Poland | 22.3 |
| 7 | Spain | 19.1 |
| 8 | Germany | 18.1 |
| 9 | Egypt | 14.0 |
| 10 | Greece | 12.7 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romania | 37.5 |
| 2 | Italy | 36.9 |
| 3 | Japan | 33.0 |
| 4 | Spain | 25.4 |
| 5 | Portugal | 21.9 |
| 6 | Germany | 21.2 |
| 7 | France | 20.1 |
| 8 | Greece | 19.2 |
| 9 | Philippines | 15.4 |
| 10 | South Korea | 10.1 |

## World exports of HS 071010, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 315.5 |
| 2018 | 334.4 |
| 2019 | 397.4 |
| 2020 | 351.1 |
| 2021 | 356.4 |
| 2022 | 409.6 |
| 2023 | 453.1 |
| 2024 | 416.6 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global frozen potato market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 071010 reached $416.6 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most frozen potato?

The Netherlands led world exports in 2024 with 20% of the total, followed by Belgium, China and France.

### Which countries import the most frozen potato?

Romania was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Italy, Japan and Spain.

### Is world trade in frozen potato growing?

World exports were 5% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of frozen potato?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $0.80 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Frozen potato Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/frozen-potato-market/