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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.
- 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
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