In 2023, the United Kingdom led global sweet potato imports with 177 thousand metric tons. The Netherlands, Canada, and France followed with 155, 80, and 58 thousand metric tons, respectively. Noteworthy year-on-year changes include increases in Belgium (4.98%), Germany (3.82%), and France (4.3%), while Japan and Italy saw decreases of 1.28% and 4.9%, respectively. Over the past five years, countries like Hungary and Sweden showed strong positive CAGR, reflecting growing demand or easing trade restrictions.
Future trends to watch include the impact of alternative root vegetables on sweet potato imports and emerging markets' influence, especially in Asia and South America, which could drive volume growth due to rising health awareness and dietary shifts.
Top countries in Sweet Potatoes Import Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 177 | 2023 | |||
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 155 | 2023 | +4.03% | +3.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 80 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 58 | 2023 | +3.57% | +4.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 51 | 2023 | +4.08% | +4.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 41 | 2023 | +5.13% | +3.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Thailand | 22 | 2023 | +4.76% | +0.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 15 | 2023 | -6.25% | -1.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Saudi Arabia | 13 | 2023 | +8.33% | +3.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malaysia | 12 | 2023 | 0% | +1.76% | View data |
