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Yams market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, yams production in MERCOSUR increased gradually from 252 thousand tons to 256 thousand tons, while domestic market volume remained stable around 247–249 thousand tons as rising exports absorbed additional output. This export growth was facilitated by regional trade integration, including Bolivia's accession to MERCOSUR and ongoing negotiations with the European Union, which opened new external market opportunities.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 boosted demand for frozen and convenient food products, supporting production levels. New players entered the market and sustained investments in cold chain infrastructure enhanced supply chain efficiency, allowing the sector to meet both domestic and export needs.

Consumer shifts toward healthier and ready-to-eat frozen options stimulated innovation in the yams segment. Regulatory harmonization within MERCOSUR on labeling and technical standards further facilitated intrarregional trade, maintaining market activity throughout the 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, 2018-2024
    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 MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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, 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, 2018-2024
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 MERCOSUR

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

MERCOSUR's yam production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2019, production remained relatively stable, with little change observed. By 2020, MERCOSUR produced 253.4 thousand tons of yams.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of yam production in MERCOSUR was 237.4 million US dollars, marking a substantial decrease of 15.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value declined by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 15.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 0.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	0.6%	(15.3%)	(10.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yams from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

Yam export volumes from MERCOSUR have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 6 595 tons of yams, showing a notable increase of 17.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 275.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 55.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.2%	164.0%	17.2%	55.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States held the dominant position in MERCOSUR's yam exports by volume, accounting for 87.2% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported yams worth 6 180 thousand US dollars, representing a slight decline of 1.0% over the past year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 6 242 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 165.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	165.1%	(1.0%)	38.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, the United States remained the dominant partner for MERCOSUR's yam exports in value terms, with a share of 85.9% of total flows. Other markets collectively formed a long tail.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yams to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 133-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR imported 1 ton of yams, down by 45.9% compared to 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 tons, while the maximum was in 2019 at 2 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 90.7%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 13,167.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(90.7%)	13 167.5%	(45.9%)	88.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China remained the principal supplier of yams to MERCOSUR by volume, accounting for 1.5% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 75-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR imported yams worth 2 thousand US dollars, amounting to a sharp drop of 32.9% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 thousand US dollars, and the maximum in 2019 at 2 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018 at 86.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 7,425.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(86.6%)	7 425.0%	(32.9%)	89.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, two markets—China and Asia, not elsewhere specified—were the primary sources for MERCOSUR's yam imports in value terms, with a combined share of 14.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io