Flakes, granules and pellets; of potatoes

HS code 110520 covers the production of potato flakes, granules, and pellets. These potato-based products are widely used in the food industry, serving as key ingredients in a variety of processed foods, snacks, and convenience meals. As a major global producer and exporter of potatoes, this industry plays a significant role in the international trade of agricultural commodities and contributes to food security worldwide.

The production of potato flakes, granules, and pellets typically involves several key steps. First, potatoes are washed, peeled, and sliced or diced. The potato pieces are then cooked, either by boiling or steaming, to soften the starch. Next, the cooked potatoes are mashed or extruded to create a smooth, uniform potato paste. This paste is then dried using specialized equipment, such as drum dryers or fluidized bed dryers, to produce the desired flakes, granules, or pellets. The final products are often further processed, such as by cutting or shaping, to meet specific customer requirements.

The main inputs required for the production of potato flakes, granules, and pellets include raw potatoes, water, and energy sources for the drying and processing equipment. Specialized machinery, such as peelers, cookers, extruders, and dryers, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, packaging materials are needed to store and transport the final products.

The primary outputs of HS code 110520 are potato flakes, granules, and pellets. These products are widely used as ingredients in a variety of food applications, including instant mashed potatoes, potato-based snacks, and as thickeners or binders in processed foods. The outputs of this industry may also be consumed by other HS codes, such as 200410 Potatoes, prepared or preserved, frozen, 200520 Potatoes, prepared or preserved, not frozen, and 230990 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included.