As of 2023, Nigeria leads the global consumption of roots and tubers food use with 16.38 million metric tons. Ethiopia follows with 2.35 million metric tons. From 2024 onwards, forecasts indicate varied year-on-year changes, with Nigeria and Ethiopia maintaining positive growth rates of 3.16% and 2.12%, respectively. Ukraine and Norway see declines with -0.1% and -1.62% changes. Over a five-year period, Ethiopia and Nigeria are set to show strong growth, highlighting increasing demand.
Future trends to watch include increasing consumption in African countries driven by population growth and food security needs. Growth in emerging markets may be influenced by dietary shifts and climate change impacts on agriculture.
Top countries in Roots and Tubers Food Use, Forecast 2020-2029 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Nigeria | 16,380 | 2029 | +3.14% | +3.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ethiopia | 2,350 | 2029 | +2.05% | +2.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 1,230 | 2029 | -0.22% | -0.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Peru | 1,220 | 2029 | +1.95% | +2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Kazakhstan | 461.59 | 2029 | +1.74% | +1.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mexico | 457.46 | 2029 | +0.84% | +0.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Paraguay | 287.08 | 2029 | -0.13% | -0.048% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 259.9 | 2029 | -0.043% | +0.013% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Israel | 70.31 | 2029 | +0.4% | +0.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 69.26 | 2029 | +0.54% | +0.57% | View data |
