Sweet potatoes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sweet potatoes was worth $856.8 million in 2024, about 936.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017, and up 7% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $856.8M | 936.2K t |
| 2023 | $803.9M | 920.9K t |
| 2022 | $766.4M | 914.8K t |
| 2021 | $807.9M | 909.0K t |
| 2020 | $749.9M | 925.1K t |
| 2019 | $719.4M | 884.5K t |
| 2018 | $639.7M | 741.8K t |
| 2017 | $515.2M | 615.0K t |
Top sweet potatoes exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (24%), Egypt (23%) and the Netherlands (11%). 135 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 58%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $204.1M | 24% |
| Egypt | $195.5M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $95.3M | 11% |
| China | $89.8M | 11% |
| Spain | $33.0M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $31.6M | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $27.1M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $23.6M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $13.5M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $13.1M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $12.4M | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $10.7M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the Netherlands (18%), the United Kingdom (12%) and Canada (8%). 194 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $152.8M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $99.5M | 12% |
| Canada | $68.4M | 8% |
| Germany | $63.8M | 7.5% |
| France | $58.7M | 6.9% |
| United States | $50.3M | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $49.2M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $20.6M | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20.5M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $19.0M | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $17.2M | 2% |
| Italy | $15.9M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $3.13 per kg and China $0.55 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0714.20: Vegetable roots and tubers: sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets. HS 0714 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sweet potatoes?
The United States exported $204.1 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Egypt (23%) and the Netherlands (11%). In all, 135 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sweet potatoes?
The Netherlands imported $152.8 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (12%) and Canada (8%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sweet potatoes?
It was worth $856.8 million in 2024, about 936.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 135 countries reported exports and 194 reported imports.
What is the average price of sweet potatoes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $3.13 per kg and China $0.55 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for sweet potatoes?
The HS code for sweet potatoes is subheading 0714.20, in chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0714 page.
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