American Samoa: Roots And Tubers Market 2020

Roots And Tubers Market Size in American Samoa

The revenue of the roots and tubers market in American Samoa amounted to $X in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, roots and tubers consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the roots and tubers market reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the roots and tubers market remained at a lower figure.

Roots And Tubers Production in American Samoa

In value terms, roots and tubers production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, roots and tubers production continues to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, roots and tubers production reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, roots and tubers production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of roots and tubers in American Samoa totaled X ton per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the roots and tubers yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the roots and tubers yield attained its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the roots and tubers yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Roots and tubers harvested area in American Samoa amounted to X ha in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global roots and tubers harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Roots And Tubers Exports

Exports from American Samoa

In 2018, the exports of roots and tubers from American Samoa totaled X kg, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, roots and tubers exports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, roots and tubers exports reached their peak of X kg. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of roots and tubers exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roots and tubers exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, roots and tubers exports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, roots and tubers exports attained their peak of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of roots and tubers exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Thailand (X tons) represented the key exporter of roots and tubers, constituting X% of total exports. Cambodia (X tons) took an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the U.S. (X%). Vietnam (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Thailand increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Cambodia (+X%), Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X%) and the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cambodia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Vietnam (-X%), Costa Rica (-X%) and China (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (+X p.p.), Cambodia (+X p.p.), the U.S. (+X p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest roots and tubers supplier from American Samoa, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cambodia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

In Thailand, roots and tubers exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cambodia (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the roots and tubers export price in American Samoa amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the roots and tubers export price continues to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for roots and tubers reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for roots and tubers remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roots And Tubers Imports

Imports into American Samoa

Roots and tubers imports into American Samoa amounted to X tons in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, roots and tubers imports, however, continue to indicate a measured drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, roots and tubers imports reached their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, roots and tubers imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, roots and tubers imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, roots and tubers imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China prevails in roots and tubers imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. The U.S. (X tons), the UK (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roots and tubers imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, the UK (+X%) and the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Korea (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China increased by +X% percentage points, while South Korea (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roots and tubers into American Samoa, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

In China, roots and tubers imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The roots and tubers import price in American Samoa stood at $X per ton in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the roots and tubers import price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for roots and tubers reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform