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Yams market in Guyana

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for yams in Guyana remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2023, fluctuating between 1 478 and 1 659 metric tons. Despite a decline in 2019, the market rebounded strongly the following year and maintained volumes around 1 600 tons through the rest of the period.

After reaching a peak of 1 659 tons in 2020, the market saw a moderate adjustment in 2021 before returning to gradual growth, ending at 1 611 tons in 2023. Overall, the market size in 2023 was slightly higher than at the start of the observed period.

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 Guyana
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Guyana 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Guyana

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of yams, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yams, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In Guyana, yam production reached 1 579 tonnes in 2021, marking a 6.0% decrease from the previous year. Production hit its lowest point in 2019 at 1 479 tonnes, while 2020 saw the highest output at 1 679 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 6.4% drop, whereas 2020 experienced the largest increase at 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.4%)	13.6%	(6.0%)	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yams from Guyana

Exports in kind, kg

Yam exports from Guyana have grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 26 340 kilograms of yams, representing a 30.5% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2019-2021 period, exports surged by 4 689.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 263.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	3 570.2%	30.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Suriname and Antigua and Barbuda were the primary buyers of yams from Guyana, together accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 17 times. In 2021, yam shipments from Guyana abroad totaled 4 007 US dollars, a 69.5% decrease from 2020. The maximum value was 13 140 US dollars in 2020, which also saw the largest increase at 1 560.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	1 560.4%	(69.5%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Suriname was overwhelmingly the main destination for Guyana's yam exports in value terms, making up 94.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yams to Guyana

Imports in kind, kg

Guyana's yam import volume has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported a total of yams, which is 538.0% higher than the previous year. Over the 2019-2021 period, imports grew by 1 031.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 124.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	77.4%	538.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, imports of yams to Guyana were primarily sourced from China and the United States, which together represented 100.0% of total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Yam imports into Guyana have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 652 US dollars, reflecting a 73.1% rise from the previous year. Over the 2019-2021 period, imports expanded by 252.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 52.2%.

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