Five Emerging Leaders in Potatoes

The global frozen potato market is undergoing a remarkable transformation. As traditional exporters from Europe and North America experience stagnation or structural challenges, a new group of emerging potato powerhouses, China, India, Egypt, Argentina, and France, are stepping into the spotlight.

This whitepaper, 'Five Emerging Leaders in Potatoes' by DCA Market Intelligence, offers a compelling overview of how these five countries are reshaping the global supply chain for frozen fries and processed potato products. Each country is responding to local opportunities and constraints.

The whitepaper also dives into the challenges that could affect the long-term sustainability of the market, such as climate risks, infrastructure bottlenecks, and overcapacity. Yet, with strong investment from multinationals and local players, this emerging group is rapidly decentralizing the processed potato market and opening new opportunities for traders, processors, and buyers worldwide.

For those in the agri-food sector, trade, or investment, this whitepaper offers strategic insights into where the industry is heading and who the new global players are. Ready to dive in?

Download the whitepaper to discover how:

• China has become a net exporter of frozen fries, driven by fast-food expansion and heavy investments in processing capacity
• India's potato industry is undergoing full-scale modernization through the implementation of agri-tech innovations, achieving a 265% increase in frozen fry exports between 2020 and 2024
• Egypt has tripled its fry exports in five years, capitalizing on its year-round growing capacity and strategic location for regional trade
• France is transforming into a European fry hub, with major investments from multinationals like McCain and Clarebout, but faces oversupply and demand mismatches