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Yams 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

Production of fresh, chilled, frozen or dried yams in Asia increased from 946 thousand tons in 2018 to over 1.2 million tons by 2022, driven primarily by advancements in agricultural technology. The establishment of a cutting propagation technique by Tokyo University of Agriculture and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) shortened the breeding cycle for superior varieties, enabling more efficient seedling production and contributing to output growth in the initial years.

The market expansion continued into 2021 and 2022, supported by the crop's recognized importance for nutrition and climate resilience in major producing regions. Subsequently, the industry saw a surge in new company registrations and product development aligned with the 'medicine food homology' trend. The rise of online sales channels and consumer demand for convenient, health-oriented products like instant yam slices and yam powder further stimulated market activity, although production experienced a slight correction in 2023.

By 2024, product diversification and quality improvements were evident, with premium products like Iron Rod Yam from China's Wen County setting market benchmarks. Technological innovations in quick-freezing and vacuum freeze-drying within the broader frozen food sector enhanced product quality and freshness retention, supporting the market for processed yam products amidst strong health and wellness trends.

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. 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 yams in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of yams, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yams, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, yam production in Asia declined. In 2019, production reached its peak at 1,004 thousand tonnes, representing a 6.1% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, production had fallen to 912 thousand tonnes, marking a 9.1% year-over-year decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	6.1%	(9.1%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yams from Asia

Exports in kind, t

Asia's yam exports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 21,410 tonnes, a sharp increase of 113.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 150.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 35.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.3%	4.1%	113.9%	35.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, accounting for 25.0% of exports in volume, Asia not elsewhere specified at 12.9%, and Canada with 2.3%, were the leading destinations. Together, these three markets represented 40.2% of total export flows.

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

Yam exports from Asia increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 41,906 thousand US dollars, up 3.7% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 5.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 37,904 thousand US dollars, a 14.4% drop from the previous year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase at 6.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.4%)	6.6%	3.7%	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, with 31.2% of exports in value, Asia not elsewhere specified at 22.4%, and Canada at 2.2%, were the top destinations. Combined, they accounted for 55.9% of total export value.

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 yams to Asia

Imports in kind, t

Yam imports in Asia showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 280 tonnes, a 3.8% decline from the previous year. By 2020, imports surged to 12,367 tonnes, a dramatic increase of 4,175.3% compared to 2019, resulting in a 44-fold gap between the lowest and highest years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	3.4%	4 175.3%	249.0%

Source: SHEV.io

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

In 2020, Asia imported 20,892 thousand US dollars worth of yams, a slight increase of 1.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 2.2%, with an average annual rate of 0.7%. The highest value was in 2018 at 22,268 thousand US dollars, up 9.0% from the previous year, while 2019 saw the largest decline at 7.6%.

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