
U.S. - Sweet Potato - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Sweet Potato Price per Ton May 2022
U.S. Sweet Potato Price per Ton May 2022
The sweet potato price per ton stood at $647 (FOB, US) in May 2022, declining by -2.8% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in Feb 2022 when the average export price increased by 1.5% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $665 per ton in Apr 2022, and then contracted in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In May 2022, the country with the highest price was Spain ($923 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($614 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From Jan 2022 to May 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports from the U.S.
In May 2022, shipments abroad of sweet potatoes decreased by -16.3% to 27K tons for the first time since Dec 2021, thus ending a four-month rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.9% from Jan 2022 to May 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in Mar 2022 when exports increased by 17% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 32K tons in Apr 2022, and then fell rapidly in the following month.
In value terms, sweet potato exports shrank notably to $18M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.6% from Jan 2022 to May 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in Mar 2022 with an increase of 15% m-o-m. The exports peaked at $22M in Apr 2022, and then dropped rapidly in the following month.
Exports by Country
The Netherlands (11K tons), Canada (7.3K tons) and the UK (5.3K tons) were the main destinations of sweet potato exports from the United States, with a combined 88% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Mexico and Spain, which together accounted for a further 7.3%.
From Jan 2022 to May 2022, the biggest increases were in Spain (with a CAGR of +30.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the Netherlands ($7M), Canada ($4.6M) and the UK ($3.5M) constituted the largest markets for sweet potato exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 86% of total exports. Belgium, Spain and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.6%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +30.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sweet potato market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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