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Taro market in Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

Asian taro production showed modest fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, starting at 2 365 thousand tons in 2018 and edging down to 2 304 thousand tons by 2023. In 2018, the entry of new players and capacity expansion in India helped maintain output levels. The following year, production dipped slightly, but in 2020 it rebounded as policy measures across Asia offset supply-chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market size, available from 2020 onward, declined gradually from 2 348 thousand tons in 2020 to 2 285 thousand tons in 2023. During this period, Chinese demand shifted toward convenience-oriented and deeply processed taro products, such as frozen ready meals, taro slices, and taro puree. This change in consumption patterns did not reverse the overall contraction in fresh taro volume.

In 2024, import volumes rose to 42 thousand tons while exports fell to 44 thousand tons. At the same time, export prices for taro jumped by 10% in Thailand and by 38% in Sri Lanka, reflecting stronger international demand, especially from the Middle East and Australia. In China, frozen taro cube products gained popularity, supported by advances in processing technology.

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, 2020-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2020-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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, 2020-2024
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 taro in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of taro, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of taro, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, taro production in Asia experienced its largest decline of 1.0%. This was followed by a modest recovery in 2020, with output reaching 2 369 thousand tonnes, representing a 1.2% increase compared to the previous year. The highest growth rate during this period was recorded in 2018 at 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	(1.0%)	1.2%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports taro from Asia

Exports in kind, t

Asia's taro exports showed significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 889 tonnes, which then surged dramatically to 58 342 tonnes in 2020, marking an 890.8% year-over-year increase. This created a peak-to-trough ratio of 9.9 times between these two years. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 2.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	(2.4%)	890.8%	111.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands remained Asia's primary taro export destinations. The United States accounted for 4.3% of exports in volume, Canada for 1.1%, and the Netherlands for 1.0%. Collectively, these three markets represented 6.4% of Asia's total taro exports by volume during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Asia's taro export revenues followed a mixed trajectory from 2017 to 2020. After two years of growth, exports declined in 2020 to 84 511 thousand US dollars, a slight 0.9% decrease from the previous year. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 85 247 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.8%. Over the entire four-year period, export values grew by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	4.8%	(0.9%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia's taro export revenues were distributed relatively evenly across markets. The United States accounted for 2.2% of export value, while both the Netherlands and Canada each represented 0.9%. Together, these three destinations comprised just 4.0% of Asia's total taro export revenues during this timeframe.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports taro to Asia

Imports in kind, t

Asia's taro import volumes exhibited substantial fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was recorded in 2018 at 1 035 tonnes, which then skyrocketed to 36 738 tonnes in 2020, representing a dramatic 2,176.2% increase compared to the previous year. This created a 35-fold variation between the 2018 minimum and the 2020 maximum. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 41.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.6%)	56.0%	2 176.2%	174.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt was the leading supplier of taro to Asia, accounting for 2.9% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Asia's taro import expenditures showed a declining trend from 2017 to 2020. After two years of growth, imports fell in 2020 to 62 544 thousand US dollars, a 17.1% decrease year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 75 475 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 7.3%. Over the four-year period, import values decreased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	5.9%	(17.1%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Egypt and Asia, not elsewhere specified, consistently served as the main sources for Asia's taro imports by value, together accounting for 2.2% of total import expenditures.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io