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Group 103

Processing and preserving of potatoes

This category includes activities of processing potatoes to obtain value-added food products such as chips, frozen French fries, dehydrated puree, or canned potatoes. If you are an entrepreneur looking to transform potatoes into ready-to-eat products, this is the right macro-category.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Manufacture of potato-based food products such as chips
  • ✅ dehydrated purees
  • ✅ potato flakes Preparation and freezing of French fries Production of canned or pickled potatoes Drying of potatoes for food use Manufacture of potato flour or powder

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Growing of potatoes (agriculture) – NACE code 0111
  • ❌ Processing of potatoes for starch – NACE code 1061
  • ❌ Wholesale trade of fresh potatoes – NACE code 4631
  • ❌ Preparation of cooked meals based on potatoes for immediate consumption – NACE code 5610

Subordinate Structure

1031 Processing and preserving of potatoes
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1032 Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juices
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1039 Processing and preserving of fruits and vegetables n.e.c.
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Processing and preserving of potatoes

Processing and preserving of potatoes represents an essential link in the agri-food chain in Romania, transforming agricultural raw material into high-value products. In the current macroeconomic context, this industry faces challenges related to potato price fluctuations, high energy costs, and strict quality requirements imposed by the domestic and foreign markets. Entrepreneurs in this field must invest in modern processing technologies and secure reliable supply sources, while competition from countries with a tradition in processed potato production, such as Poland or the Netherlands, is increasingly strong. However, the local market offers significant opportunities, especially in the frozen products and snacks segment, where consumption is growing. Also, regulations on food safety and correct labeling represent both a challenge and a competitive advantage for those who strictly comply with them. In conclusion, activities within division 103 are essential for diversifying the agri-food offer and contribute significantly to the trade balance through exports of finished products.