Analysis of the global potato market in 2006-2010, forecast for 2011-2015
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In 2006-2010, the gross harvest of potatoes in the world grew by almost 9%: from 306 to 333 million tons. The largest annual increase in the gross harvest of potatoes compared to previous years was observed in 2007 - more than 5%, the smallest - in 2010 - less than 1% . In 2006-2010, the largest volumes of potatoes in the world were collected in China. China’s share in the total gross potato harvest in the world ranged from 18% in 2006 to 21% in 2010. Despite China’s leadership in potato production, in per capita terms, potato production in China is small.
In 2006-2010, sales of potatoes in the world increased by 6%: from 288 to 305 million tons. In 2010, every fifth purchase of potatoes in the world was made in China (almost 64 million tons). In India, almost 11% of all potatoes in the world were sold, and in Russia - about 9%. According to BusinesStat, it is expected that in 2011-2015, sales of potatoes in the world will grow by an average of 1.3% per year. In 2015, sales of potatoes in the world will amount to 326 million tons.
There are a number of factors causing the growth of potato sales in the world. Firstly, potato production is growing rapidly in developing countries and has great potential for further increase in production and consumption against the background of stable population growth. Secondly, potatoes are the main source of energy for the majority of the world's poor. Per unit of area, potatoes yield more yield in a shorter time and in a smaller area than any other crop. Thirdly, in addition to carbohydrates, potatoes contain the greatest amount of proteins compared to other root crops. It is rich in vitamin C and contains only 1 percent fat.
"Analysis of the global potato market in 2006-2010, forecast for 2011-2015" includes the most important data necessary for understanding the current market situation and assessing the prospects for its development:
• Overall assessment of the current economic situation in the world
• Area and productivity of potato crops
• Population and potato sales per capita
• Volume of external and internal trade in potatoes
• Volume of gross collection, import and export
• Price of import and export of potatoes
• Production price and average retail price of potatoes for 2010
• Sales volume, the share of domestic and foreign trade
BusinesStat regularly analyzes the potato market in all countries of the world, including Russia.
In exports and imports, only food potatoes are fresh or chilled. Seed potatoes are not counted.
The report provides current data on gross yield, area under crops and potato productivity for 157 countries of the world, import volumes for 171 countries and export volumes for 142 countries.
Separately, the forecast for the world leading countries in terms of production and export of potatoes and in terms of imports is given: Belarus, Belgium, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Egypt, Israel, India, Iran, Spain, Italy, Canada, China, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Pakistan , Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, USA, Turkey, Ukraine, France, Czech Republic. These countries are referred to in the report as leaders of the potato market.
Along with the world market review, you can purchase a separate report on Russia, where the data is detailed by region of the country.
In preparing the report, official statistics were used:
• United Nations Statistics Division
• Commodity Trade Statistics
• Eurostat
• National Agencies and Compendia
• Index Mundi
• Industrial Commodity Statistics
• International Trade Center
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
• Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
• International Monetary Fund
Along with the official statistics, the report contains the results of the international research of BusinesStat:
• Potato wholesale audit
• Potato retail audit
• Interviews with potato market experts
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