U.S. Exports of Fresh, Frozen Potatoes Rose as Global Competition Increased Over July 2024-June 2025 Period

DENVER (Sept. 10, 2025) — U.S. export volumes rose for both fresh and frozen potatoes from July 2024-June 2025, while total export volume declined 3.75% to 3.1 million metric tons (fresh weight equivalent). The total value of U.S. potato exports decreased by 0.8% to $2.3 billion from July 2024-June 2025, compared to the same period last year, according to U.S. Department of Commerce data compiled by Trade Data Monitor.

Frozen potato exports, which represent 49% of total U.S. export volume, rose nearly 2% compared to the same period last year. Fresh potato exports rose by more than 1% and accounted for nearly 20% of all U.S. exports.

The overall decline in U.S. export volume was driven by dehydrated potatoes, which fell 14.4%, and potato chips, which fell 13.4%. Seed potato exports also decreased by 2.1%.

The six largest U.S. potato export markets from July 2024-June 2025 — Mexico, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines — accounted for 77% of total U.S. exports.

Global potato trade has expanded since 2016, driven largely by increased exports from China and India. In 2025, the global market share of the six largest exporters was:

• European Union (EU): 44%
• Canada: 20%
• United States: 18%
• China: 13%
• Argentina: 2%
• India: 2%

Trade Data Monitor compiles the data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Foreign Trade Division, using the Harmonized Coding System, Schedule B. Potatoes USA accepts no liability for the content of these reports or the consequences of any actions taken based on any information contained herein. Questions on the trade figures, international trade leads, and Potatoes USA’s international marketing programs should be directed to Me***@*********SA.com.

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