The potato market in France - statistics & facts

Potatoes grow well in temperate and humid regions, and wide, open spaces. In France, production is concentrated north of the Loire River, largely in the Hauts-de-France region, which accounts for two-thirds of the national supply. The surface area dedicated to this crop has been increasing since the beginning of the 2000s and now covers over 150,000 hectares.

Top potato exporter worldwide: The Netherlands

Volume of potatoes produced in France: ****m mt

Consumption of fresh potatoes per capita in France: **kg

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Volume of ware potatoes produced in France from 2010 to 2021 (in 1,000 tons)

Crop Production

Ware potatoes: production volume in France 2010-2021

Apparent consumption of fresh potatoes in France from 2000 to 2021 (in kilograms per inhabitant)

Fruit & Vegetables

Consumption of fresh potatoes per capita in France 2000-2021

Export volume of French potatoes to Europe between August and September 2023, by country of destination (in tons)

Fruit & Vegetables

Exports of French potatoes to Europe 2023, by country of destination

Overview

Global potato production 2002-2023
Global potato production 2002-2023
Potato production worldwide from 2002 to 2023 (in million metric tons)
Global potato production 2023, by country
Global potato production 2023, by country
Potato production worldwide in 2023, by leading country (in million metric tons)
Global potatoes imports value in 2024, by top importers
Global potatoes imports value in 2024, by top importers
Import value of fresh and chilled potatoes worldwide in 2024, by leading country (in million U.S. dollars)*
Export value of fresh potato worldwide 2023, by leading exporter
Export value of fresh potato worldwide 2023, by leading exporter
Export value of fresh potatoes worldwide in 2023, by leading country (in million U.S. dollars)*
Potato price worldwide 2023, by country
Potato price worldwide 2023, by country
Market price of potatoes worldwide as of November 2023, by leading country (in U.S. dollars per kilogram)

Production

Surface area devoted to ware potatoes cultivation in France 2022, by region
Surface area devoted to ware potatoes cultivation in France 2022, by region
Agricultural area dedicated to the cultivation of ware potatoes in France in 2022, by region (in hectares)
Ware potato production volume in France 2014-2022, by region
Ware potato production volume in France 2014-2022, by region
Volume of ware potato produced in France from 2014 to 2022, by region (in thousand tons)
Potatoes for consumption: production volume in France 2010-2021
Potatoes for consumption: production volume in France 2010-2021
Volume of potatoes for consumption produced in France from 2010 to 2021 (in 1,000 tons)
Ware potatoes yield for harvested surfaces in France 2010-2021
Ware potatoes yield for harvested surfaces in France 2010-2021
Yield of potatoes for human consumption for harvested areas in France from 2010 to 2021 (in tons per hectare)
Ware potatoes: production volume in France 2010-2021
Ware potatoes: production volume in France 2010-2021
Volume of ware potatoes produced in France from 2010 to 2021 (in 1,000 tons)
Production volume of early and new potatoes in France 2010-2021
Production volume of early and new potatoes in France 2010-2021
Volume of early and new potatoes harvested in France from 2010 to 2021 (in metric tons)

Trade

Exports of French potatoes to Europe 2023, by country of destination
Exports of French potatoes to Europe 2023, by country of destination
Export volume of French potatoes to Europe between August and September 2023, by country of destination (in tons)
Volume of potatoes imported to France 2011-2021, by type
Volume of potatoes imported to France 2011-2021, by type
Imports of potatoes in volume in France between 2011 and 2021, by type (in metric tons)
Value of potatoes imported by France 2012-2021, by type
Value of potatoes imported by France 2012-2021, by type
Imports value of potatoes to France between 2012 and 2021, by type (in million euros)
Volume of potatoes exported from France 2012-2021, by type
Volume of potatoes exported from France 2012-2021, by type
Export of potatoes in volume in France between 2012 and 2021, by type (in thousand tons)
Value of potatoes exported from France 2012-2021, by type
Value of potatoes exported from France 2012-2021, by type
Exports of potatoes in value from France between 2012 and 2021, by type (in million euros)

Retail figures

Consumer Price Index (CPI) of potatoes in France 2020-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of potatoes in France 2020-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of potatoes in France between January 2020 and October 2025
Breakdown of potato purchases in value in France 2021, by channel
Breakdown of potato purchases in value in France 2021, by channel
Value distribution of potato purchases of French households in 2021, according to the distribution channel
Breakdown of potato purchases in volume in France 2021, by channel
Breakdown of potato purchases in volume in France 2021, by channel
Volume distribution of potato purchases of French households in 2021, according to the distribution channel
Processed potato product purchase breakdown in France 2012-2021, by type of product
Processed potato product purchase breakdown in France 2012-2021, by type of product
Distribution of household purchases of processed potatoes in France from 2012 to 2021, by type of product
Average price per kilogram of potatoes in France 2008-2023
Average price per kilogram of potatoes in France 2008-2023
Yearly average price of one kilogram of potatoes in France from 2008 to 2023 (in euros)
Average price of a kilogram of potatoes in food stores in France 2023, by type
Average price of a kilogram of potatoes in food stores in France 2023, by type
Average price per kilogram of potatoes sold in hypermarkets and supermarkets in France in 2023, by variety (in euros)

Processed potato products

Consumption of processed potatoes in France 2000-2021
Consumption of processed potatoes in France 2000-2021
Apparent consumption of processed potatoes in France from 2000 to 2021 (in kilograms per inhabitant)
Consumption of fresh potatoes per capita in France 2000-2021
Consumption of fresh potatoes per capita in France 2000-2021
Apparent consumption of fresh potatoes in France from 2000 to 2021 (in kilograms per inhabitant)
Leading frozen chips and potato products brands in France, by number of consumers
Leading frozen chips and potato products brands in France, by number of consumers
Leading brands of frozen chips and potato products in France in 2023, by number of consumers (in 1,000s)
Supermarket brands of frozen chips and potato products in France
Supermarket brands of frozen chips and potato products in France
Supermarket brands of frozen chips and potato products in France in 2024, by number of consumers (in millions)
Leading potato crisps, tortilla and corn snacks brands in France
Leading potato crisps, tortilla and corn snacks brands in France
Leading brands of potato crisps, vegetable crisps, tortilla and corn snacks in France in 2024, by number of consumers (in 1,000s)
Leading supermarket brands of potato crisps, tortilla & corn snacks in France
Leading supermarket brands of potato crisps, tortilla & corn snacks in France
Leading supermarket brands of potato crisps, tortilla & corn snacks in France in 2024, by number of consumers (in millions)
Crisps, tortilla and corn snacks consumption in France 2024, by product type
Crisps, tortilla and corn snacks consumption in France 2024, by product type
Number of consumers of potato crisps, vegetable crisps, tortilla and corn snacks in France in 2024, by product type (in millions)

Top potato exporter worldwide: The Netherlands

Volume of potatoes produced in France: ****m mt

Consumption of fresh potatoes per capita in France: **kg

Key figures

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Agricultural area dedicated to potato crops in France
***k ha
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Surface area of field crops in France 1950-2020, by type of culture
Leading potato-producing region in France
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
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Ware potato production volume in France 2014-2022, by region
Production volume of potatoes for consumption in France
7.01m t
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Potatoes for consumption: production volume in France 2010-2021

Volume of potatoes exported from France
2.1m t
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Volume of potatoes exported from France 2012-2021, by type
Volume of potatoes imported to France
273.5k t
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Volume of potatoes imported to France 2011-2021, by type

Consumption of processed potatoes per capita in France
****kg
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Consumption of processed potatoes in France 2000-2021
Type of processed potato product most purchased in France
Frozen products
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Ware potato production volume in France 2014-2022, by region
Leading brand of frozen chips and potato products in France
McCain
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Leading frozen chips and potato products brands in France, by number of consumers