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Yams market in Brazil

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Production of yams in Brazil increased gradually from 252 thousand tons in 2018 to 256 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was supported by the adoption of advanced agricultural technologies in the leading producing state of Espírito Santo, including efficient irrigation and integrated pest management, which boosted productivity. In 2022, prolonged drought in Espírito Santo affected output, but producers adapted by bringing supply forward to avoid losses, maintaining overall production levels.

The domestic market volume for yams initially edged down from 249.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 246.8 thousand tons in 2020, partly due to rising exports, but then recovered to 249.1 thousand tons by 2023. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 heightened demand for frozen and convenient food items, stimulating consumption of frozen yam products. By 2023, the broader growth of the frozen food market and the expansion of e-commerce for chilled and frozen delivery further improved accessibility and supported domestic consumption.

Exports of yams expanded significantly, from 2.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 6.9 thousand tons in 2023, with Espírito Santo shipping to 19 countries in 2022, including the United States and the United Kingdom. This export growth contributed to market dynamics and helped balance the slight dip in domestic consumption in the earlier 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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil 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, 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Brazil was among the world's top producers of yams from 2018 to 2021, ranking 10th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of yams, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yams, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Yam production in Brazil increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Brazil produced 255.2 thousand tonnes of yams, representing a year-over-year gain of 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Brazil's yam output was valued at 256.4 million US dollars, marking a gradual rise of 8.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 237.4 million US dollars, while the maximum value occurred in 2019 at 280.2 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2020, at 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	(15.3%)	8.0%	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yams from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

Brazil's yam export volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 7 189 tonnes, reflecting a 9.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 237.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 50.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	164.0%	17.2%	9.0%	50.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States absorbed 87.2% of Brazil's total yam exports in volume, with the remainder distributed across a wide range of smaller destinations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports varied by a factor of 3.1, from a low in 2018 to a high in 2021. In 2021, Brazil exported yams worth 7 224 thousand US dollars, up by 16.9% over the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 1.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 165.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	165.1%	(1.0%)	16.9%	45.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States remained the primary market for Brazil's yam exports in value terms, accounting for 86.3% of total flows, with the rest fragmented across numerous other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yams to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports varied by a factor of 7.1, from a trough in 2018 to a peak in 2020. In 2021, Brazil's yam import volume amounted to 0.1 tonnes, down by 50.0% compared to 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(50.0%)	52.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China dominated Brazil's yam import structure in volume, holding a 91.5% share of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports varied by a factor of 10.4, from a low in 2018 to a high in 2020. In 2021, Brazil's yam import value came to 0.2 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic contraction of 53.5% versus the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US