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Yams market in Northern Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

Production of yams in Northern Africa saw a gradual increase from 171.5 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 174.5 thousand tons in 2020. This upward trend was followed by a minor dip in 2021, after which output stabilized around 173.6 to 173.7 thousand tons through 2023. The market size closely mirrored production levels throughout the period, as imports and exports remained negligible.

The overall market demonstrated remarkable stability from 2018 to 2023. The slight contraction observed in 2021 was temporary, with volumes quickly returning to and maintaining a consistent level near 174 thousand tons. This pattern underscores a balanced and resilient domestic market for yams in the region over the six-year span.

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, 2019-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2019-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Northern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  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 Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
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 Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  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 Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  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 Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
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 Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  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 Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
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, 2019-2024
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 Northern Africa

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

Northern Africa's yams production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 174.5 thousand tonnes of yams, showing a slight improvement of 0.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 2.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	1.0%	0.8%	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yams from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, kg

In 2019, cross-border shipments of yams from Northern Africa amounted to 20 kilograms, representing a significant reduction of 75.0% compared to 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(75.0%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Northern Africa's exports of yams were heavily dependent on South Africa, which accounted for 100.0% of total exports in kind during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Northern Africa exported yams worth 30 US dollars in 2019, marking a 55.6% decrease year-over-year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(55.6%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa dominated the export market in value terms, capturing 100.0% of total yams exports from Northern Africa.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yams to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Northern Africa imported a total of 57 003 kilograms of yams, reflecting an 8.8% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	8.8%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in kind was dominated by a single market: Ghana, which held a 100.0% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Northern Africa's yams import volume reached 23 695 US dollars, indicating a rise of 22.8% compared to the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	22.8%	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Ghana effectively monopolized imports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total yams imports to Northern Africa.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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