China dominates global sweet potato production significantly, yet recent years have seen a decrease of 2.32% in its production. In contrast, African countries like Malawi and Tanzania are experiencing notable growth rates of 8.61% and 6.73%, respectively. Uganda faces a declining trend with a 3.16% fall, while India shows a 5.7% reduction. The U.S. production is relatively stable with marginal growth. Noteworthy increases include Zimbabwe's 18.54% and Trinidad and Tobago's 26.27% surge. Long-term growth is seen especially in Malawi and Tanzania due to favorable climatic conditions and increasing local consumption.
Future trends point to increased emphasis on sustainable practices and innovation in Africa leading to higher production. The growth in demand for sweet potato-based products can spur production enhancements in other regions. These shifts may position Africa as a stronger player in the global sweet potato market.
Top countries in Sweet Potatoes Gross Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 9,786,000 | 2023 | -1.53% | -2.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Malawi | 1,770,300 | 2023 | +6.83% | +8.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Tanzania | 1,071,900 | 2023 | +3.63% | +6.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Nigeria | 816,890 | 2023 | -0.2% | +0.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Angola | 380,570 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ethiopia | 355,060 | 2023 | +0.92% | +2.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Indonesia | 320,220 | 2023 | -1.79% | -3.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Rwanda | 278,560 | 2023 | +0.72% | +2.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United States | 268,750 | 2023 | -2.5% | +0.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Uganda | 261,200 | 2023 | +0.064% | -3.16% | View data |
