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Yams market in Oceania

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

Yam production in Oceania remained steady around 443-444 thousand tons from 2018 to 2019, with market volume following a similar pattern. A slight dip occurred in 2020, when output fell to 438.8 thousand tons and market size to 439.0 thousand tons, but both indicators recovered to pre-2020 levels by 2021.

A pronounced expansion took place in 2022, with production jumping to 484.6 thousand tons and market volume reaching 484.8 thousand tons. This higher level was maintained in 2023, supported by growing consumer awareness of yams' nutritional benefits and a broader shift toward plant-based diets, which bolstered domestic demand. Supply chain efficiencies and product innovation also helped the market sustain its elevated output.

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 Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania 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. 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia 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 Oceania

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

Oceania's yam production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 444.2 thousand tonnes. However, in 2020, output fell to 438.8 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.2% decrease from the previous year. The most significant growth occurred in 2018, with a 1.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	0.2%	(1.2%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yams from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017, then surged to a peak in 2019, showing a dramatic 9.8-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Oceania exported 376 tonnes of yams, representing a sharp 74.3% drop from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 463 tonnes, following a substantial 505.0% increase in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	505.0%	62.7%	(74.3%)	36.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary destination for Oceania's yam exports in volume terms, accounting for 11.1% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Yam exports from Oceania grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 2 798 thousand US dollars, a strong 56.7% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 49.3%, averaging 14.3% annual growth. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 150 thousand US dollars, which represented a 38.6% decline that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.6%)	55.3%	56.7%	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States remained the main and most consistent destination for Oceania's yam exports in value terms, comprising 4.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yams to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 152 tonnes, then jumped to a peak of 633 tonnes in 2020, creating a 4.2-fold difference between these years. The 2020 volume represented a substantial 316.6% increase from 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 75.4% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	66.9%	(75.4%)	316.6%	19.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China (5.2% of import volume), Vietnam (5.1%), and the Philippines (1.1%) were the leading sources for Oceania's yam imports, together accounting for 11.5% of total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Oceania's yam imports declined. In 2019, imports peaked at 1 328 thousand US dollars, but fell to 1 303 thousand US dollars in 2020, a slight 1.9% decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13%, averaging 4.1% annual growth. The largest yearly increase was recorded in 2019 at 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	10.9%	(1.9%)	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, yam imports to Oceania in value terms were relatively diversified. China (30.0% of import value), Vietnam (10.7%), and the Philippines (4.1%) together accounted for 44.7% of total flows, indicating no single dominant source.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io