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U.S. Taro (cocoyam) Import Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the taro (cocoyam) price per ton amounted to $1.2K (CIF, US), reducing by -2.3% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from January 2022 to August 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +5.8% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, taro (cocoyam) import price increased by +37.2% against February 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 an increase of 19% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $1.2K per ton in July 2022, and then declined in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($2.2K per ton), while the price for China ($274.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Taro (cocoyam) Imports
In August 2022, the amount of taro imported into the United States rose significantly to 5.4K tons, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous month's figure. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when imports increased by 16% month-to-month.
In value terms, taro (cocoyam) imports expanded rapidly to $6.4M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +6.2% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when imports increased by 20% m-o-m. Imports peaked in August 2022.
U.S. Taro (cocoyam) Imports by Country
Ecuador (2.8K tons), Mexico (1.4K tons) and Costa Rica (352 tons) were the main suppliers of taro (cocoyam) imports to the United States, together comprising 84% of total imports. These countries were followed by Nicaragua, China, the Dominican Republic and Honduras, which together accounted for a further 14%.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of +38.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Ecuador ($3.1M) constituted the largest supplier of taro (cocoyam) to the United States, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($1.5M), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a 12% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Ecuador totaled +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (+8.6% per month) and Costa Rica (+4.9% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the taro (cocoyam) 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.
Product coverage:
- FCL 136 - Taro (Cocoyam)
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- 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, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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
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