India has emerged as a key snack supplier for the Southeast Asian market as processed potato exports have surged by 450 per cent, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report mentioned that exports of dehydrated potato granules and pellets surged to $63.3 million in FY2025, up from $11.4 million in FY2022, making them India’s fastest-growing processed food export category.

Other processed potato products, including flour, starch, chips, and ready-to-eat products, also witnessed growth, reaching $18.8 million over the same period from $6.2 million in FY2022. Potato flour alone saw an impressive 1,100 per cent increase.

“Nearly 80 per cent of shipments go to Malaysia , the Philippines , Indonesia, Japan , and Thailand , reflecting India’s integration

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