In 2023, China led global roots and tubers production, despite a slight decline of 0.72%. Nigeria followed, with a notable decrease of 6.1%. India saw a modest increase of 1.46%. Notably, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Malawi experienced significant growth at 4.16% and 5.77%, respectively. Smaller European nations like Germany and France grew by over 3%. Egypt marked an impressive 7.35% increase. Laos achieved the highest year-on-year rise, at 6.78%. Conversely, Uganda experienced a sharp 6.26% decrease. Consistent trends over five years indicate Africa's prominence and Europe's steady growth in production.
Looking ahead, technological advancements and climate change adaptations are key factors likely to influence global roots and tubers production. High-growth regions in Africa, particularly Egypt and Nigeria, will continue to seek technological integrations. Meanwhile, Asian countries like India and Laos may present new growth opportunities driven by agricultural innovations. Monitoring these dynamics will be critical for understanding future production trajectories.
Top countries in Roots and Tubers Gross Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 34,917,000 | 2023 | +0.062% | -0.072% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Nigeria | 25,614,000 | 2023 | +1.7% | -0.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 14,912,000 | 2023 | +2% | +1.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo | 7,397,800 | 2023 | +2.52% | +4.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ghana | 6,298,000 | 2023 | +2.43% | +2.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 5,361,200 | 2023 | +0.15% | -1.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United States | 5,138,700 | 2023 | +0.66% | -0.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 5,114,100 | 2023 | -1.43% | -1.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Thailand | 4,580,800 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Brazil | 3,760,600 | 2023 | -0.89% | +0.055% | View data |
