Hu Xiaoye, Jiang Hong, Liu Zixuan, Gao Mingjie, Liu Gang, Tian Shilong, Zeng Fankui
Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
Foods. 2025 May 15;14(10):1758. doi: 10.3390/foods14101758.
The global potato industry has changed dramatically over the past half century-the potato-planting area in Poland decreased from 2,819,200 hectares in 1961 to 188,580 hectares in 2023, representing a 1394.96% relative decrease; South Africa's potato production increased from 332,000 tons in 1961 to 2.42 million tons in 2023, representing a 627.60% relative increase. This study provides a comprehensive comparison of the potato-processing industries in China and major global producers. The global potato-processing market was valued at USD 40.97 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 60.08 billion by 2031, with significant variations in production and consumption patterns across countries. As the world's largest potato producer, China processes approximately 15% of its total potato output, whereas India, the second-largest producer, processes only about 7%. In contrast, developed countries such as the United States, Canada, and leading European nations-including Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium-demonstrate significantly higher levels of processing, underpinned by advanced technologies, automation, and efficient quality-control systems. In order to conduct an in-depth analysis of the competitiveness of China's potato-processing industry, this paper employs the Diamond Model to carry out relevant research. Despite rapid progress, China's potato-processing industry still lags behind these global leaders in key aspects such as automation, production efficiency, and product quality. Differences remain evident in major processed potato products, including French fries, potato chips, potato flakes, and starch, as well as in raw-material supply chains, environmental sustainability, and market competitiveness. However, China's role in the global potato-processing industry is evolving. A major milestone was reached in 2022 when China became a net exporter of frozen French fries for the first time, signaling a shift in its position in the international market. This transformation highlights China's emergence as a key player in global French fry exports and suggests a potential restructuring of the industry. While challenges remain, the growing acceptance of Chinese French fries in international markets reflects improving product quality. Future industry trends point toward increased automation, product innovation, circular economy practices, and greater international market integration. To enhance its competitiveness, China must further modernize its processing industry, adopt cutting-edge technologies, strengthen quality control, and expand its global footprint to secure a stronger position in the evolving international potato-processing landscape.
在过去的半个世纪里，全球马铃薯产业发生了巨大变化——波兰的马铃薯种植面积从1961年的281.92万公顷减少到2023年的18.858万公顷，相对降幅达1394.96%；南非的马铃薯产量从1961年的33.2万吨增加到2023年的242万吨，相对增幅为627.60%。本研究全面比较了中国与全球主要生产国的马铃薯加工业。2023年，全球马铃薯加工市场价值409.7亿美元，预计到2031年将达到600.8亿美元，各国的生产和消费模式存在显著差异。作为世界上最大的马铃薯生产国，中国加工的马铃薯约占其总产量的15%，而第二大生产国印度的加工量仅约为7%。相比之下，美国、加拿大等发达国家以及包括德国、荷兰、法国和比利时在内的欧洲主要国家，在先进技术、自动化和高效质量控制体系的支撑下，加工水平明显更高。为了深入分析中国马铃薯加工业的竞争力，本文运用钻石模型进行相关研究。尽管取得了快速进展，但中国的马铃薯加工业在自动化、生产效率和产品质量等关键方面仍落后于这些全球领先者。在主要的马铃薯加工产品，包括薯条、薯片、马铃薯片和淀粉，以及原材料供应链、环境可持续性和市场竞争力方面，差异仍然明显。然而，中国在全球马铃薯加工业中的角色正在演变。2022年达到了一个重要里程碑，中国首次成为冷冻薯条的净出口国，这标志着其在国际市场上的地位发生了转变。这一转变凸显了中国成为全球薯条出口关键参与者的崛起，并暗示了该行业可能的重组。虽然挑战依然存在，但中国薯条在国际市场上越来越被接受，这反映了产品质量的提高。未来行业趋势指向更高的自动化、产品创新、循环经济实践以及更大程度的国际市场整合。为了提高其竞争力，中国必须进一步使加工业现代化，采用前沿技术，加强质量控制，并扩大其全球影响力，以在不断演变的国际马铃薯加工格局中确保更强大的地位。
