Chips for Japan

Japan is in the midst of a potato crisis. Due to poor crops in the year following a destroyed potato crop, there is a shortage of potato chips, which are popular in the country. As such, the price of a bag of chips has skyrocketed. This presents an arbitrage opportunity.

Deflating, then resealing bags of chips will allow multiple bags to fit in a small package. Doing to Japan is roughly $33 for 6 bags of chips. Bags at asking for $12 in Japan.

Selling 6 bags below the inflated market price (including cost of shipping) could net $10.