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Yams market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The yams market in Southern Asia grew from 774 thousand tons in 2018 to 817 thousand tons in 2019, supported by urbanization and rising disposable incomes which increased demand for convenient and healthy frozen food options, including yams. This expansion was facilitated by improvements in cold chain infrastructure, crucial for maintaining product quality. The market then contracted to 724 thousand tons in 2020.

A strong recovery followed, with the market reaching 874 thousand tons in 2021 and 1 040 thousand tons in 2022. This rebound was driven by post-pandemic health awareness boosting demand for frozen products, alongside the rapid growth of e-commerce and digital platforms that improved consumer access. Technological innovations in freezing and a focus on sustainable packaging further supported market growth. In 2023, production eased to 987 thousand tons, while the industry saw continued export growth and capacity expansions by major companies, alongside evolving consumer preferences for convenience and health.

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 Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Southern Asia

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

Southern Asia's yams production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, the region produced 724.2 thousand tonnes of yams, marking an 11.4% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. Production peaked in 2019 at 817.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	5.6%	(11.4%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yams from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and climbed to their highest in 2020, representing a 37-fold increase between these extremes. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 476.1 tonnes of yams abroad, showing a dramatic 437.3% rise from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 51.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 1 329.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 329.5%	(51.5%)	437.3%	234.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, yams exports in kind were distributed across numerous partner countries. Singapore accounted for 3.5% of exports, Saudi Arabia for 1.0%, and Canada for 1.0%, with these three countries together representing just 5.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated volatility throughout the observed period. Export values reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 65-fold difference between these years. In 2020, yams shipments from Southern Asia abroad totaled 663.7 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 693.4% year-over-year increase. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 73.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 2 926.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 926.4%	(73.0%)	693.4%	301.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, yams exports from Southern Asia in value terms showed limited concentration. Singapore represented 7.9% of export value, Germany 6.9%, and Canada 4.7%, with these three countries together accounting for only 19.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yams to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 27-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia imported 443.3 tonnes of yams, down 11.9% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 606.3 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 17.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 2 627.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 627.2%	(17.0%)	(11.9%)	171.2%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Yams import volume to Southern Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 747.1 thousand US dollars, showing a 15.7% reduction from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 899.9 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.3%	(1.6%)	(15.7%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that yams imports to Southern Asia in value terms were not concentrated among a few key sources. Thailand accounted for 1.7% of import value, China for 1.5%, and the United Arab Emirates for 1.3%, with these three countries together representing only 4.5% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io