> In 2024 Belgium produced 4.0 million t of potatoes, the 20th largest in the world (1.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 9.2%.

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# Potatoes production in Belgium

In 2024 Belgium produced 4.0 million t of potatoes, the 20th largest in the world (1.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 9.2%. The record was 4.4 million t in 2017. Area harvested: 100,470 ha, yield 39.6 t/ha.

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Production, 20244.0 million t
World rank20 of 152
10-year change−9.2%
Record4.4 million t2017

## Potatoes in Belgium, 2000–2024 (tonnes)

## Belgium compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.0%1.2% in 2014
Yield, t/ha39.6world 22.9 (+73%)
kg per person339world 47.8
10-year change−9.2%world +6.0%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 18 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/brazil/) | 4,183,933 | 1.1% |
| 19 | [Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/) | 4,089,166 | 1.0% |
| 20 | **Belgium** | 3,977,850 | 1.0% |
| 21 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/uzbekistan/) | 3,716,862 | 0.95% |
| 22 | [Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/nepal/) | 3,521,794 | 0.90% |

[Full ranking of 152 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

### Map of world production of potatoes

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Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 3,977,850 | −1.1% | 100,470 | 39.59 |
| 2023 | 4,021,930 | +12% | 95,700 | 42.03 |
| 2022 | 3,577,730 | −7.6% | 91,940 | 38.91 |
| 2021 | 3,871,470 | −1.5% | 89,920 | 43.05 |
| 2020 | 3,928,910 | −2.5% | 97,340 | 40.36 |
| 2019 | 4,027,620 | +32% | 98,190 | 41.02 |
| 2018 | 3,045,440 | −31% | 93,330 | 32.63 |
| 2017 | 4,416,665 | +30% | 92,855 | 47.57 |
| 2016 | 3,402,787 | −7.8% | 89,164 | 38.16 |
| 2015 | 3,689,994 | −16% | 78,640 | 46.92 |
| 2014 | 4,380,556 | +28% | 81,121 | 54.00 |
| 2013 | 3,428,000 | +17% | 75,400 | 45.46 |
| 2012 | 2,929,800 | −29% | 64,500 | 45.42 |
| 2011 | 4,128,669 | +19% | 82,341 | 50.14 |
| 2010 | 3,455,800 | +4.8% | 81,760 | 42.27 |
| 2009 | 3,296,077 | +12% | 73,724 | 44.71 |
| 2008 | 2,943,205 | −7.7% | 63,884 | 46.07 |
| 2007 | 3,189,817 | +23% | 67,942 | 46.95 |
| 2006 | 2,592,820 | −6.8% | 67,267 | 38.55 |
| 2005 | 2,780,865 | −14% | 64,953 | 42.81 |
| 2004 | 3,229,622 | +28% | 66,734 | 48.40 |
| 2003 | 2,522,095 | −13% | 59,299 | 42.53 |
| 2002 | 2,909,000 | +13% | 61,700 | 47.15 |
| 2001 | 2,564,300 | −12% | 62,200 | 41.23 |
| 2000 | 2,921,900 | — | 65,800 | 44.41 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1.0 million t USD 345 m
Exporter rank4 of 124
Imports4.1 million t USD 1.28 bn
Importer rank1 of 183
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of potatoes in Belgium?

Belgium produced 4.0 million t in 2024, 1.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of potatoes?

Belgium ranked 20th of 152 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 24.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of potatoes in Belgium changed?

It fell by 9.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.0% for the world. The record was 4.4 million t in 2017.

### What is the yield of potatoes in Belgium?

39.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4.0 million t from 100,470 ha), against a world average of 22.9 t/ha.

### Does Belgium export or import potatoes?

In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 1.0 million t (USD 345 m) and imports of 4.1 million t (USD 1.28 bn), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/india/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ukraine/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/united-states/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/russia/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/germany/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bangladesh/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/france/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/pakistan/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/egypt/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/turkey/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/peru/)
[All countries producing potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

## Other products of Belgium

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/belgium/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/belgium/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/belgium/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/belgium/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/belgium/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/belgium/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/belgium/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/belgium/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/belgium/)[Lettuce and chicory](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/belgium/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/belgium/)[Margarine and shortening](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/belgium/)
[Agricultural production in Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/country/belgium/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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