Bangladesh: Sweet Potato Market 2025

Sweet Potato Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi sweet potato market declined slightly to $X in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sweet Potato Production in Bangladesh

In value terms, sweet potato production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +82.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of sweet potatoes in Bangladesh totaled X tons per ha in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 3.4% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the average sweet potato yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of sweet potatoes production in Bangladesh reduced modestly to X ha, which is down by -2.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the sweet potato harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2015, approx. X tons of sweet potatoes were exported from Bangladesh; approximately reflecting 2014 figures. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sweet potato exports stood at $X in 2015. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of sweet potato exports from Bangladesh. Moreover, sweet potato exports in Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Saudi Arabia, twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +42,568.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sweet potato exported from Bangladesh were Saudi Arabia ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X). Moreover, sweet potato exports in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Malaysia, twofold.

Among the main countries of destination, Thailand, with a CAGR of +7,652.1%, recorded 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.

Export Prices by Country

The average sweet potato export price stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2021, the amount of sweet potatoes imported into Bangladesh totaled less than X kg, approximately equating 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, sweet potato imports amounted to less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X kg) was the main sweet potato supplier to Bangladesh, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sweet potatoes to Bangladesh.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average sweet potato import price stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

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

From 2016 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -6.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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