Nigeria leads the global roots and tubers harvested area, followed by China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nigeria shows a significant year-on-year growth of 3.06%, emphasizing its dominant position. African nations hold substantial shares, showcasing the continent's agricultural focus on roots and tubers. In contrast, countries like Russia and Brazil have reduced their harvested areas, with Russia seeing the most notable decline at -6.92%. Consistent growth is observed in African countries like Malawi and Senegal, both witnessing over 4% yearly increases.
Future trends may include intensified agricultural practices in high-growth countries to further capitalize on roots and tubers' profitability. Additionally, as environmental factors and market demands evolve, nations with declining areas might consider reinvestment strategies or crop diversification to regain competitiveness in the agricultural market.
Top countries in Roots and Tubers Harvested Area by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Nigeria | 18,188,000 | 2023 | +2.43% | +3.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 7,316,600 | 2023 | -0.96% | -0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,898,200 | 2023 | +2.75% | +3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ivory Coast | 2,580,700 | 2023 | +2.88% | +2.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 2,566,000 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Uganda | 1,953,300 | 2023 | +2.48% | +2.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ghana | 1,885,800 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Tanzania | 1,669,000 | 2023 | -0.029% | +0.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Thailand | 1,458,300 | 2023 | +0.66% | +1.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ukraine | 1,268,700 | 2023 | -0.73% | -0.79% | View data |
