Southeast Asia’s potato consumption has soared by 20% in a decade, driven by urbanisation and modern retail, with Indonesia leading regional production.
PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asians are rapidly becoming major potato consumers.
The region’s per capita consumption jumped from 4.33 kg in 2013 to 5.20 kg in 2023.
This 20% increase reflects significant shifts in dietary patterns and market expansion.
The International Potato Centre (CIP) noted the region shows consistent growth in potato demand.
Southeast Asia’s domestic supply surged by 26.2% over the last decade.
It rose from 3.2 million metric tonnes to 4.1 million metric tonnes.
This growth rate is ten times higher than the global…