In 2023, China emerged as the leading market for sweet potatoes globally, with a substantial demand of 48.46 million metric tons, albeit with a slight decline compared to the previous year. Malawi, Nigeria, and Tanzania followed significantly far behind, with moderate year-on-year growth. Notably, rapid demand increases were observed in France, Belgium, and Poland, showcasing the potential for sweet potatoes in European markets. Conversely, Indonesia, Kenya, and Mozambique experienced noticeable declines in demand.
Future trends to monitor include potential growth in European and American markets driven by growing health trends and dietary preferences, whereas the Asian markets, particularly China, might stabilize or experience slight declines. Additionally, fluctuating agricultural policies and climatic changes could significantly influence production and demand dynamics globally.
Top countries in Sweet Potatoes Demand by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 48,460 | 2023 | -1.62% | -1.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Malawi | 5,210 | 2023 | +4.31% | +1.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Nigeria | 4,080 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Tanzania | 3,910 | 2023 | +2.06% | +0.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Uganda | 2,160 | 2023 | +0.84% | +1.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Angola | 1,840 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Indonesia | 1,810 | 2023 | -1.95% | -2.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ethiopia | 1,640 | 2023 | +1.11% | +0.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Vietnam | 1,320 | 2023 | -0.45% | -0.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 India | 1,320 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.65% | View data |
