In 2024, Poland emerged as the primary importer of potatoes and potato-related goods.
In the years 2024 and 2025, the German state of Saxony-Anhalt saw significant activity in its potato trade, with a notable European focus and global reach.
In 2024, Saxony-Anhalt imported a total of 66.8 million EUR worth of potatoes and potato products, with Poland and the Netherlands being the main sources. The Netherlands provided 10.4 million EUR, while Belgium maintained its position as the third largest source with 8.4 million EUR. In contrast, exports from Saxony-Anhalt amounted to 18.1 million EUR, with the Czech Republic and Japan being the main export destinations. A total of 35 countries worldwide received potatoes and potato products from Saxony-Anhalt in 2024.
The following year, in 2025, the import of potatoes and potato products increased to 71.2 million EUR, with a more concentrated focus on EU countries. An impressive 99.8% of the imported goods came from EU countries, with Poland being the primary source at 43.5 million EUR. The export of potatoes and potato products also saw an increase to 24.5 million EUR, with a slight shift in the main export destinations. Japan and the Czech Republic remained significant markets, but Denmark emerged as a new top-three destination, contributing 2 million EUR to the total exports.
Throughout both years, a majority of the exports from Saxony-Anhalt went to EU countries, with 53.6% in 2024 and 54.8% in 2025. The three most important export countries in 2024 were the Czech Republic, Japan, and Denmark, while in 2025, the main export destinations were Japan and the Czech Republic, with Denmark maintaining its position in the top three.
This data highlights the importance of Europe in Saxony-Anhalt's potato trade and the growing global demand for its potato products. As the industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these trends develop in the future.
