Sweet potatoes exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported sweet potatoes worth $204.1 million (230.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 135 countries for exports of this product. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $204.1M | 230.1K t |
| 2023 | $212.0M | 268.5K t |
| 2022 | $191.6M | 249.2K t |
| 2021 | $228.2M | 277.2K t |
| 2020 | $237.3M | 277.3K t |
| 2019 | $237.4M | 270.0K t |
| 2018 | $237.0M | 310.5K t |
| 2017 | $225.7M | 298.0K t |
Where the United States exports sweet potatoes to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (30%), Netherlands (29%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $60.5M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $58.5M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $35.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $11.1M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $4.8M | 2.4% |
| France | $4.5M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $3.9M | 1.9% |
| Finland | $3.3M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $3.1M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sweet potatoes imports to the United States
The United States imported $50.3 million of sweet potatoes in 2024 (81.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 194 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.5M | 63% |
| Dominican Republic | $8.4M | 17% |
| Peru | $2.5M | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| Honduras | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $669K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $659K | 1.3% |
| Argentina | $533K | 1.1% |
| Costa Rica | $266K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet potatoes exported by the United States?
The United States exported sweet potatoes worth $204.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 230.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 135 countries worldwide, with 24% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy sweet potatoes from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($60.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (29%) and the United Kingdom (17%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average export price of sweet potatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.92 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of sweet potatoes from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $225.7 million in 2017 to $204.1 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $237.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import sweet potatoes?
Yes. The United States imported $50.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the Dominican Republic and Peru. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $153.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet potatoes?
The HS code for sweet potatoes is subheading 0714.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0714 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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