Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-11-05 01:41Overview - The potato production in China has steadily increased due to expanding planting scale and improved cultivation techniques, with production rising from 16.45 million tons in 2015 to 17.88 million tons in 2022, and projected to reach approximately 19.09 million tons in 2024, accounting for 62.4% of total tuber production [1][10] - The market demand for potatoes is also growing, with consumption expected to rise from 16.87 million tons in 2020 to 17.43 million tons in 2024, driven by dietary structure upgrades and health consciousness among urban and rural residents [1][10] Industry Development - The history of potato cultivation in China spans over 300 years, with significant growth in planting scale since 1961, leading to the establishment of various regional varieties adapted to different climatic and soil conditions [6][9] - The development of the potato industry can be categorized into four phases: slow development, rapid development, comprehensive development, and transformation and upgrading [6] Market Policies - The Chinese government has implemented a series of supportive policies to promote agricultural development, including initiatives for rural revitalization, digital commerce, and smart agriculture, creating a favorable environment for the potato industry [7] Industry Chain - The potato industry chain includes upstream sectors such as breeding, agricultural fertilizers, and machinery; midstream focuses on potato cultivation; and downstream encompasses consumption markets, which are primarily for food and processing [8] - In 2024, food consumption accounted for 41.7% and processing consumption for 32.4% of total potato consumption, highlighting the importance of potatoes in various industries [8] Current Status - In 2022, the potato planting area in China reached 4.535 million hectares, representing 63.1% of the total tuber planting area, with projections for 2024 indicating a slight decrease to approximately 4.394 million hectares [9][10] - The planting regions are categorized into four areas based on climatic conditions: Northern single-crop area, Southwest mixed-crop area, Central plain intercropping area, and Southern winter-crop area [9] Competitive Landscape - The potato industry in China is characterized by a large number of participants, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises, with notable companies including Gansu Yasheng Industrial Group, China Agricultural Development Seed Industry Group, and Dunhuang Seed Industry Group [11] - Gansu Yasheng reported a revenue of 4.192 billion yuan in 2024, with potato business revenue contributing 2.09 million yuan, accounting for 4.98% of total revenue [12] Future Trends - The potato industry is expected to focus on sustainable development, emphasizing organic farming, crop rotation, and reduced use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides [12] - The Belt and Road Initiative is anticipated to open new international market opportunities for the potato industry, particularly in Central Asia for seed potato exports [12]