In 2023, China experienced the highest sweet potato losses, amounting to 2.57 million metric tons. Amongst the significant producers, Nigeria and Malawi also reported notable losses of 1.24 and 0.347 million metric tons, respectively. China's losses saw a decrease of 0.64%, whereas Malawi experienced a substantial increase of 1.57%. Indonesia showed a decrease, while countries like India and Brazil observed notable growth.
Countries with smaller losses, such as Zambia and the Netherlands, revealed significant relative increases, highlighting varied trends in loss reductions and escalations across the globe.
- China: Decrease by 0.64%
- Malawi: Increase by 1.57%
- Indonesia: Decrease by 1.74%
- Rising issues in countries like Zambia and the Netherlands
Future trends indicate that monitoring improvements in supply chain and storage infrastructure, particularly in countries like India and Brazil, could significantly alter the loss landscape. The ongoing technological advancements and climate-resilient practices are likely to play a pivotal role in mitigating sweet potato losses across different regions in the coming years.
Top countries in Sweet Potatoes Losses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 2,570 | 2023 | -0.43% | -0.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Nigeria | 1,240 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Malawi | 347 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Tanzania | 308 | 2023 | +0.98% | +1.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Indonesia | 185 | 2023 | -1.6% | -1.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Haiti | 147 | 2023 | +2.08% | +1.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Madagascar | 127 | 2023 | 0% | -0.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Angola | 121 | 2023 | -0.82% | -0.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ethiopia | 120 | 2023 | -3.23% | -3.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Vietnam | 103 | 2023 | 0% | -0.38% | View data |
