SADC: Yams Market 2024

Yams Market Size in SADC

The SADC yams market stood at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Yams Production in SADC

In value terms, yams production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) remains the largest yams producing country in SADC, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, yams production in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Democratic Republic of the Congo, yams production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Comoros (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yams yield in SADC stood at X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the yams harvested area in SADC stood at X ha, approximately mirroring 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to yams production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Yams Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of yams, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, yams exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) represented the major exporters of yams in SADC, together resulting at near X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Angola (X%). Zimbabwe (X kg) and Swaziland (X kg) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) emerged as the largest yams supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

In Tanzania, yams exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Yams Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of yams imported in SADC skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, yams imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of yams imports in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the yams imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported yams in SADC.

In South Africa, yams imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

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