China, Peoples Republic of
Frozen Potato Products
Potato and Frozen Potato Products Annual
2007

Approved by:
William Westman AgBeijing
Prepared by:
Jorge Sanchez, Jiang Junyang and Angie Han

Report Highlights:
China fresh potato production in MY07/08 is forecast at 75.6 million tons, up 5 percent fromthe previous year as a result of growing consumer demand. Average fresh potato prices haverisen 15 percent annually over the previous three years. Processed potato products areforecast to rise up to 10 percent in the coming years due to western style and fast foodoutlet expansion. MY06/07 frozen French fry (FFF) consumption is estimated to rise by 10percent over the previous year and is forecast to rise another 15 percent in MY07/08.Imported FFF in MY06/07 is estimated at 55,000 tons, unchanged from the previous year.FFF production is estimated to represent 53 percent of domestic consumption in MY06/07,while only accounting for 46 percent in MY05/06.

Includes PSD Changes: Yes Includes Trade Matrix: Yes Annual Report Beijing [CH1] [CH]