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Taro market in SADC

Taro market in SADC

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola
Botswana
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Eswatini
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Seychelles
South Africa
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The taro market in SADC in physical terms experienced steady growth from 2018 to 2023, with market volume increasing from 315 thousand tons to 320 thousand tons. Production rose gradually each year, while imports and exports remained minimal, contributing little to overall volume changes.

In value terms, the market showed significant volatility. The market size reached USD 129.4 million in 2021, a sharp increase from previous years, but then fell to USD 90.7 million in 2022 before a partial recovery to USD 94.9 million in 2023. This pattern reflects substantial shifts in market prices or valuation conditions during the period.

The physical expansion of the market continued despite the value fluctuations, indicating a disconnect between volume growth and economic returns for taro in the region over these years.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in SADC
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC 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. 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 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. 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 taro in SADC

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

Taro production in SADC has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 317.3 thousand tonnes of taro, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year0.2%0.3%0.3%0.3%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports taro from SADC

Exports in kind, t

Taro exports from SADC have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 1 079 tonnes, marking a sharp increase of 124.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 212.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 46.2%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year5.2%32.3%124.8%46.2%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France and the Netherlands formed a highly concentrated pair of markets for SADC's taro exports in kind, together accounting for 83.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of taro exports from SADC has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, SADC exported taro worth 370.7 thousand US dollars, indicating a sudden gain of 146.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 330.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 62.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year30.1%34.4%146.1%62.6%
Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, France and the Netherlands remained the dominant destinations for SADC's taro exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 84.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports taro to SADC

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of taro to SADC have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 124 tonnes, indicating a rise of 386.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 4 258.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 251.9%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year256.6%151.5%386.0%251.9%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Egypt, and China were the main destinations for taro imports in kind to SADC, together accounting for 4.4% of total imports. Specifically, India contributed 2.8%, Egypt 1.0%, and China 0.5%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported taro volumes to SADC have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 182.2 thousand US dollars, up by 402.1% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 1 732.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 163.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year6.3%243.4%402.1%163.6%
Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, India, Egypt, and China were the principal destinations for taro imports in value terms to SADC, jointly accounting for 8.3% of total flows. India accounted for 5.4%, Egypt for 2.3%, and China for 0.6%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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