Between July 2024 and March 2025, U.S. potato export volumes increased in three key categories—frozen (+3%), fresh (+1%), and seed (+16%)—according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

However, volumes declined sharply for dehydrated potatoes (−16%) and potato chips (−17%). Overall, the total export volume dropped by 4%, reaching 2.3 million metric tons (fresh-weight equivalent). Despite the volume decline, export value softened just slightly by 1%, totaling around $1.7 billion.

Category Highlights

Frozen potatoes remain the dominant export segment, accounting for 49% of all volume. Export growth was strongest in:

• Japan (+9%)
• South Korea (+11%)
• Canada (+10%)
• Taiwan (+13%)
• Guatemala (+15%)
• Saudi Arabia (+4%)

However, shipments declined in the Philippines (−26%) and Malaysia (−9%), attributed to competition from China and India.

Fresh potato exports (20% share) saw strong growth in:

• Japan (+76%)
• Taiwan (+23%)
• Dominican Republic (+71%)
• Guatemala (+98%)

These gains were partially offset by declines in Canada (−19%), South Korea (−20%), Philippines (−13%), and Malaysia (−37%). Mexico remained the largest fresh potato market (43% of exports), with volumes remaining flat. Seed potato exports, while representing only 1% of total volume, posted a robust 16% increase compared to the previous year.

Dehydrated potato exports, comprising about 24% of total volume, fell in eight out of the top ten destination countries, including Canada, Mexico, Japan, UK, Australia, South Korea, China, and Israel. Notable growth was seen in Indonesia (+127%) and Malaysia (+26%).