Taro imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported taro worth $61.9 million (54.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 115 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $89.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61.9M | 54.2K t |
| 2023 | $89.5M | 60.0K t |
| 2022 | $63.9M | 54.7K t |
| 2021 | $47.5M | 58.8K t |
| 2020 | $50.1M | 58.7K t |
| 2019 | $48.8M | 53.0K t |
| 2018 | $46.1M | 49.7K t |
| 2017 | $40.7M | 42.5K t |
Where the United States imports taro from
One supplier dominates: Ecuador accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $34.2M | 55% |
| Mexico | $12.9M | 21% |
| Costa Rica | $4.8M | 7.7% |
| Nicaragua | $3.4M | 5.6% |
| Fiji | $2.6M | 4.2% |
| Honduras | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| China | $784K | 1.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $478K | 0.8% |
| Jamaica | $396K | 0.6% |
| Samoa | $348K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Taro exports from the United States
Exports of taro by the United States reached $1.4 million in 2024 (570 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.3M | 92% |
| Costa Rica | $57K | 4% |
| Japan | $23K | 1.6% |
| Cayman Isds | $11K | 0.8% |
| Nicaragua | $9K | 0.6% |
| El Salvador | $8K | 0.6% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $5K | 0.4% |
| Bermuda | $2K | 0.2% |
| Guyana | $0K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 0714.40: Vegetable roots and tubers: taro (Colocasia spp.) 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 taro imported by the United States?
The United States imported taro worth $61.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 115 countries worldwide, with 30% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply taro to the United States?
Ecuador was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($34.2 million), followed by Mexico (21%) and Costa Rica (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Samoa grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of taro per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.36 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 imports of taro to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.7 million in 2017 to $61.9 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $89.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export taro?
Yes. The United States exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Costa Rica and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $60.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for taro?
The HS code for taro is subheading 0714.40. 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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