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Sweet potatoe market in Americas

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The sweet potato market in the Americas expanded in volume through 2018 and 2019, reaching over 3.6 million metric tons. This growth aligned with broader investments in frozen potato processing infrastructure in key regions like Brazil, where major players such as McCain Foods and Bem Brasil increased production capacity to meet rising demand for convenient frozen formats. However, output contracted in 2020 as variable weather conditions affected harvests, and volumes continued to soften through 2022 amid economic headwinds that limited trade flows.

Despite the dip in physical volume, market value began recovering from 2021 onward. Fresh sweet potato prices in the United States rose noticeably that year, lifting overall revenue. The trend accelerated in 2023, when the market’s value jumped by 17% to $3.2 billion, even as volume held steady. This shift reflected stronger demand for higher-value processed sweet potato products, underscored by strategic investments like the $55 million partnership between McCain Foods and Strong Roots to expand plant-based frozen offerings including sweet potatoes.

Industry activity remained focused on frozen and convenience segments, with Brazilian producers continuing to invest in new lines and product diversification. While sweet potato cultivation faced periodic climatic and economic constraints, the market demonstrated resilience through premiumization and broader adoption in frozen food portfolios.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sweet potatoe in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, the Americas produced 3 410 K t of sweet potato, marking a 7.0% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 at 9.3%, while 2019 saw the biggest increase of 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.3%)	6.3%	(7.0%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Sweet potato production in the Americas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 2 589 M $ US, showing a modest 7.3% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 20.4%, with a CAGR of 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.1%)	(3.3%)	(7.3%)	(7.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sweet potatoe from Americas

Exports in kind, t

Sweet potato export volumes from the Americas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 72 393 t, a gradual 9.6% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 35.8%, with a CAGR of 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	15.9%	9.6%	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (43.8% of exports in kind), the United Kingdom (6.0%), and Israel (3.7%) were the top buyers of sweet potato from the Americas, together accounting for 53.4% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of sweet potato from the Americas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 54 956 K $ US, a 9.2% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 20.6%, with a CAGR of 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	5.4%	9.2%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (43.4% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (9.7%), and Israel (3.4%) were the main buyers of sweet potato from the Americas, collectively comprising 56.5% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sweet potatoe to Americas

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, the Americas imported approximately 6 200 t of sweet potato, a 34.6% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 59.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.6%	(7.6%)	34.6%	16.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China consistently held the leading position in sweet potato imports to the Americas in kind, accounting for 1.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweet potato deliveries to the Americas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 71 209 K $ US, showing a 16.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 41.3%, with a CAGR of 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US