The United Kingdom leads in global sweet potato imports with 22.78 thousand metric tons, followed by the Netherlands at 19.95. Canada, France, and Belgium complete the top five. Germany, Thailand, and Japan also play significant roles. Notably, the U.K. and the Netherlands show stagnation, while smaller markets like Hungary exhibit high growth rates. Sweden and Austria also showed a close to 6% increase, indicating a growing interest in sweet potatoes. Japan, Italy, and the United States saw declines, affecting market dynamics.
Looking ahead, emerging markets like Hungary and countries in Asia including China show potential for growth. European countries with current higher import volumes are likely to maintain their positions, but market fluctuations driven by supply chain adjustments and production changes in key suppliers are trends to watch closely. Additionally, sustainability and organic trends may impact import preferences, providing opportunities for niche markets.
Top countries in Sweet Potatoes Import Volume Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 22.78 | 2023 | |||
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 19.95 | 2023 | +4.03% | +3.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 10.3 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.46 | 2023 | +3.57% | +4.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 6.56 | 2023 | +4.08% | +4.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.28 | 2023 | +5.13% | +3.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Thailand | 2.83 | 2023 | +4.76% | +0.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 1.93 | 2023 | -6.25% | -1.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Saudi Arabia | 1.67 | 2023 | +8.33% | +3.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malaysia | 1.54 | 2023 | 0% | +1.76% | View data |
