China leads in the global roots and tubers sector with an 18.58% share, followed by Nigeria and India. Recent trends show significant gains for countries like Egypt and Sierra Leone, while traditional leaders like China and Nigeria see declines. Malawi, Laos, and Sierra Leone report high year-on-year growth, while large markets like Russia and the U.S. face slight reductions. Over the past five years, a diversification trend is emerging, with smaller nations accelerating production.
Future trends to watch include the potential recovery of market leaders and the continuous rise of African countries driven by favorable domestic policies and innovations in agricultural practices. Watch for shifts driven by climate impacts and technological advancements.
Top countries in Roots and Tubers Gross Production Share by Country (Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 18.58 | 2023 | +0.062% | -0.072% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Nigeria | 13.63 | 2023 | +1.7% | -0.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 7.93 | 2023 | +2% | +1.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3.94 | 2023 | +2.52% | +4.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ghana | 3.35 | 2023 | +2.43% | +2.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 2.85 | 2023 | +0.15% | -1.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United States | 2.73 | 2023 | +0.66% | -0.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 2.72 | 2023 | -1.43% | -1.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Thailand | 2.44 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Brazil | 2 | 2023 | -0.89% | +0.055% | View data |
