India exported horticultural products worth ₹925.32 billion (US$11.07 billion) in 2024-25.
Urbanization is reshaping potato demand across the region.
Imports have grown by around 15% annually since 2020, with supply mainly sourced from Mali and Senegal.
Industry participants note that market diversification and product quality remain key to sustaining export performance.
The five-day suspension showed how localized disputes can trigger broader market instability.