How much potatoes do Germany produce and export?
Germany is the nullth largest producer of potatoes: 12.7 million tonnes in 2024, 3.3% of the world's 390.3 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $903.1 million in 2024, 13% of world exports of potatoes (HS 0701) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the Netherlands, which takes 36% of its potatoes exports by value.
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Germany's potatoes production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.7 million tonnes | 3.3% | +0.9% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.3% |
Germany's potatoes exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $903.1 million | 13% | 2.9 million t | $315 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0701 (Potatoes, fresh or chilled).
Where Germany's potatoes goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Germany's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $325M | 36% |
| Belgium | $210M | 23% |
| Italy | $67M | 7.4% |
| Czechia | $37M | 4.1% |
| Austria | $34M | 3.7% |
Germany as a buyer of potatoes
Germany imported $382 million of potatoes (HS 0701) in 2024, 5.3% of world imports, ranked #4. Of its $382 million of potatoes imports in 2024, 28% came from the Netherlands and 23% from France, among 54 suppliers. Largest sources: Netherlands (28%), France (23%), Egypt (12%), Belgium (7.5%), Spain (7.2%).
How much potatoes Germany uses
Germany's domestic supply of potatoes was 8.7 million tonnes in 2023, 2.3% of the world's. Food supply was 72 kg per person a year, 18th highest of 143 countries with a million or more people. It produced 136% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 22%. FAO's item is "Potatoes and products". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
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