NEW DELHI, Oct 23:

India’s processed potato products are making greater inroads into Southeast Asian markets, driven by rising demand for snacks in those countries and rapid infrastructure development for the sector in states such as Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, a report said on Thursday.

Think tank GTRI said that exports of dehydrated potato granules and pellets have surged from USD 11.4 million 2021-22 to USD 63.3 million in 2024-25, making them India’s fastest-growing processed food export category.

Shipments of other processed potato products which are recording healthy growth rates include flour, starch, chips, and ready-to-eat items.

Exports of these items have risen from USD 6.2 million in 2021-22 to USD 18.8 million in the last fiscal.

“Nearly 80 per cent of shipments go to Mala

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