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Taro market in the United States

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market for taro experienced notable shifts in volume between 2018 and 2023. After rising from 63,300 metric tons in 2018 to a peak of 72,400 metric tons in 2020, the market contracted to 62,800 metric tons in 2022 before a slight recovery to 63,300 metric tons in 2023. This pattern was primarily influenced by changes in import levels, which account for the bulk of supply.

Domestic production remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1,350 and 1,540 metric tons annually. Imports, however, surged to 72,900 metric tons in 2020, then fell sharply to 63,700 metric tons in 2022, driving the overall market decline. Exports grew steadily from 1,100 metric tons in 2018 to over 2,500 metric tons by 2023, further affecting net availability.

The market's volatility reflects its dependence on international trade flows, with import volumes showing significant year-to-year variation. The period ended with market volume near its 2018 level, suggesting a return to earlier conditions after the post-2020 downturn.

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 the United States
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States 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 the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States 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 the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States 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 the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States 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 the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 taro in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of taro, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of taro, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In the United States, taro production reached 1 519 tonnes in 2020, marking a slight year-over-year contraction of 1.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 350 tonnes. That year also saw the largest decline of 19.2%, while 2019 experienced the most significant increase at 13.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.2%)	13.8%	(1.2%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports taro from the United States

Exports in kind, t

The United States saw its taro export volume increase for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 005 tonnes, representing a substantial 28.7% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 84.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 22.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	42.7%	28.7%	22.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada served as the primary and nearly exclusive market for U.S. taro exports in volume terms, accounting for 95.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

U.S. taro export value increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 948 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest 1.5% increase over 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value surged by 140.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.8%	54.0%	1.5%	33.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the country structure of U.S. taro exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Canada alone accounting for 95.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports taro to the United States

Imports in kind, t

The volume of taro imports into the United States rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 72 858 tonnes, showing a 10.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 26.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	4.6%	10.5%	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador (42.7% of import volume), Mexico (28.0%), and Nicaragua (8.4%) were the key partners for U.S. taro imports in volume terms, together representing 79.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, U.S. taro import value declined in 2020. Import value stood at 64 956 thousand US dollars, which is 6.8% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 44.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 69 670 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 27.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.7%	21.5%	(6.8%)	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, three key markets—Ecuador, Mexico, and Costa Rica—dominated U.S. taro imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 72.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io