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Sweet potatoe market in Oceania

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

The sweet potato market in Oceania recorded sustained growth from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 948.8 thousand tons to 983.1 thousand tons. The expansion was particularly notable between 2019 and 2020, when the market added over 20 thousand tons to reach 985.2 thousand tons.

After a slight contraction to 975.1 thousand tons in 2021, the market resumed its upward trajectory in the following two years, reaching 983.1 thousand tons in 2023.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia 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 Oceania

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

Sweet potato production in Oceania has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 982.7 thousand tonnes of sweet potatoes, showing a modest increase of 1.7% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	1.8%	1.7%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sweet potatoe from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

The export market for sweet potatoes from Oceania experienced significant volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Oceania exported 1 848 tonnes of sweet potatoes, representing a sharp decline of 23.5% from 2019. The peak export volume of 2 417 tonnes was achieved in 2019, which also saw the largest year-on-year increase at 116.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.3%	116.2%	(23.5%)	21.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for sweet potato exports from Oceania in terms of volume. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 41.4% of exports, Singapore for 12.7%, and the Netherlands for 10.7%. Together, these three markets absorbed 64.8% of Oceania's total sweet potato exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for sweet potatoes from Oceania showed irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 332 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 2 674 thousand US dollars, marking a 2-fold difference. In 2020, exports increased by 14.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 26.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 75.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.0%)	75.9%	14.1%	14.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Singapore were the main destinations for sweet potato exports from Oceania in value terms. The United Arab Emirates represented 32.8% of export value, Hong Kong 21.3%, and Singapore 16.4%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 70.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sweet potatoe to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

Sweet potato imports into Oceania have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 4 364 tonnes, surging by 183.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 593.8%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 90.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	86.1%	31.4%	183.8%	90.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United States, and Spain were the leading sources of sweet potato imports into Oceania in terms of volume. Together, these three markets supplied 51.2% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of sweet potato imports into Oceania declined in 2020. Imports totaled 1 226 thousand US dollars, a steep drop of 34.4% from 2019. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 41%, averaging 12.1% per year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 869 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest year-on-year increase of 46.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	46.5%	46.8%	(34.4%)	12.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China, the United States, and Vietnam were the primary sources of sweet potato imports into Oceania in value terms. China accounted for 44.5% of import value, the United States for 21.9%, and Vietnam for 6.4%. Together, these three markets represented 72.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io