Dehydrated Potato Market Report 2026

The dehydrated potato market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.74 billion in 2025 to $7.05 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of processed food consumption, growth of military and institutional food demand, rising popularity of instant mashed products, advancements in dehydration techniques, increased availability of potato raw materials.

The dehydrated potato market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for clean-label dehydrated foods, rising adoption in packaged meal kits, expansion of food exports, growing focus on sustainable processing methods, increasing demand from foodservice operators. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for long shelf-life food products, expansion of instant and convenience food applications, rising adoption of energy-efficient drying technologies, increasing use in foodservice and ready meals, enhanced focus on consistent rehydration quality.

The increasing number of restaurants is expected to drive the growth of the dehydrated potato market in the coming years. A restaurant is a commercial establishment that prepares and serves food and beverages to customers. Dehydrated potatoes are widely used in restaurants due to their extended shelf life, convenience, reduced preparation time, consistent quality, versatility across menu applications, year-round availability, and low moisture content, which also makes them compact and easy to store. For example, in February 2024, according to the National Restaurant Association, a US-based restaurant industry business association, employment in the restaurant industry is projected to grow by 200,000 jobs, bringing total workforce levels to 15.7 million by the end of 2024. Additionally, 45% of restaurant operators reported that they require more staff to meet customer demand. Therefore, the rising number of restaurants is contributing to the growth of the dehydrated potato market.

Companies operating in the dehydrated potato market are increasingly focusing on developing advanced solutions such as protein fortification to enhance nutritional value and improve convenience for consumers. Protein fortification involves incorporating high-quality protein into traditional potato products to support balanced nutrition and address growing demand for functional foods. For instance, in September 2025, Idahoan Foods, a US-based manufacturer of dehydrated potato products, launched Idahoan +Protein Mashed Potatoes within its instant mashed potato range. These products provide six grams of protein per serving and 24 grams per pouch while preserving the familiar taste of Idahoan mashed potatoes. The range includes Buttery Homestyle +Protein, Roasted Garlic +Protein, and Loaded Baked +Protein flavors, allowing consumers to increase protein intake without changing their cooking routines. The products are available across US retail stores and online platforms, reflecting the growing preference for convenient, protein-enriched meal options.

In August 2023, Gen.G Esports, a South Korea-based professional esports organization, partnered with Idahoan Foods LLC. Through this collaboration, Idahoan Foods promoted its snack brand, Idahoan Potato Shreds, to gamers at major gaming events such as DreamHack Atlanta, PAX East, PAX West, and C2E2. The partnership aimed to offer attendees a unique and engaging snacking experience while showcasing the brand to a broader audience. As part of the initiative, a gamified Idahoan Potato Shreds booth was introduced, allowing fans to interact with the product in an immersive setting. Idahoan Foods LLC is a US-based company specializing in potato-based food products.

Major companies operating in the dehydrated potato market are Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., McCain Foods Limited, Idahoan Foods LLC, Basic American Foods, Idaho Pacific Corporation, Idaho Supreme Potatoes Inc., Oregon Potato Company, Rixona BV, Avebe U.A., Agrarfrost GmbH & Co. KG, Lutosa SA, Mydibel SA, JR Short Milling Co, Keystone Potato Products LLC, Pacific Valley Foods, Emsland Group, Agrana Group, Aviko BV, Augason Farms, Procordia Food AB, Linquan Hengda Food Co Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the dehydrated potato market in 2025. The regions covered in the dehydrated potato market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the dehydrated potato market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The dehydrated potato market consists of sales of potato slices and potato granules. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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