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Sweet potatoe market in Tonga

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The sweet potato market volume in Tonga demonstrated notable stability throughout the 2018 to 2023 period, fluctuating within a tight range of 6 495 to 6 650 tons. Following a slight reduction in 2019, domestic availability settled near 6 500 tons for several years before a gentle uptick in 2023.

Year-to-year movements in market size were primarily influenced by varying export volumes, which saw considerable swings. Domestic production, which supplied almost the entire market, experienced moderate fluctuations itself, while import levels remained minimal throughout the observed years.

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 Tonga
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tonga 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 Tonga in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tonga 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 Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga 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 Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tonga 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 Tonga in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tonga 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 Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga 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 Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tonga 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 Tonga in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tonga 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 Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga 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 Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tonga 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 Tonga in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tonga 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 Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga 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 Tonga

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tonga's sweet potato production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 6 766 tonnes of sweet potatoes, marking a modest 0.8% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 2.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	0.4%	0.8%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sweet potatoe from Tonga

Exports in kind, t

Sweet potato exports from Tonga have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 247.1 tonnes, representing an 18.7% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 994.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 122.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.6%	500.3%	18.7%	122.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Tonga's sweet potato exports were heavily concentrated on New Zealand, which accounted for 74.9% of total export volumes. The remaining share was distributed among other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The export market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export values reached their lowest point in 2018 at 23 057 US dollars and peaked in 2019 at 94 416 US dollars, showing a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Tonga's sweet potato exports were valued at 82 028 US dollars, reflecting a 13.1% decrease compared to the previous year. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 309.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.6%)	309.5%	(13.1%)	48.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand was the primary buyer of Tonga's sweet potatoes in value terms, capturing 77.2% of total export revenue. Other partners held relatively smaller shares in the market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sweet potatoe to Tonga

Imports in kind, t

Tonga imported approximately 0.9 tonnes of sweet potatoes in 2020, which represents an extraordinary increase of 11 525.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 23 150%, averaging an annual growth rate of 514.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	11 525.0%	514.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China dominated Tonga's sweet potato imports in volume, accounting for 23.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The import data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values hit their lowest in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 13.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Tonga's sweet potato imports were valued at 323 US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 836.0% from the year before.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	836.0%	(12.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, New Zealand and China led the market for sweet potato imports to Tonga in value terms, together making up 73.5% 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 Tonga in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io