U.S. - Yams - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingYams Price in America Reduces 8% to $1,589 per Ton, Fluctuating Wildly over 2022
U.S. Yams Import Price in November 2022
In November 2022, the yams price stood at $1,589 per ton (CIF, US), which is down by -7.7% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable increase from January 2022 to November 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5% over the last ten-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on November 2022 figures, yams import price decreased by -8.8% against June 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,742 per ton. From July 2022 to November 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Jamaica ($2,981 per ton), while the price for China ($691 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to November 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Yams Imports
In November 2022, approximately 5K tons of yams were imported into the United States; picking up by 2.3% against the previous month's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from January 2022 to November 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1% over the last ten-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on November 2022 figures, imports increased by +94.5% against July 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 when imports increased by 78% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 5.6K tons in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to November 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, yams imports contracted to $8M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from January 2022 to November 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.8% over the last ten-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on November 2022 figures, imports increased by +78.7% against July 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 with an increase of 80% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 8.4K tons in October 2022, and then shrank in the following month.
U.S. Yams Imports by Country
Ghana (1.7K tons), Jamaica (1.1K tons) and Costa Rica (768 tons) were the main suppliers of yams imports to the United States, together comprising 72% of total imports.
From January 2022 to November 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Costa Rica (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Jamaica ($3.2M), Ghana ($2.1M) and Costa Rica ($1.1M) constituted the largest yams suppliers to the United States, together comprising 80% of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica, with a CAGR of +13.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Factors Affecting Yams Prices
The yam is a starchy, tuberous crop that is grown in many tropical countries. The United States is the world's leading importer of yams, and the yam price in the US is affected by a number of factors, including weather conditions in producing countries, transportation costs, and US import tariffs.
Yams are typically grown in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and the top yam exporting countries include Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Weather conditions in these countries can have a significant impact on the yam crop, and consequently, on the yam price in the US. For example, if there is a drought in Ghana, this will likely lead to a decrease in the supply of yams on the international market, and an increase in the yam price in the US.
Transportation costs also play a role in determining the yam price in the US. Yams are typically shipped to the US by sea, and so fluctuations in fuel prices can impact transport costs and ultimately the yam price. Finally, import tariffs can also affect the yam price in the US.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the yams 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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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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LIST OF TABLES
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- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
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- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
