China: Yautia (Cocoyam) Market 2025

Yautia (Cocoyam) Market Size in China

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Chinese yautia (cocoyam) market, when its value increased by 573% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Yautia (Cocoyam) Production in China

In value terms, yautia (cocoyam) production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, (cocoyam) production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of yautia in China was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of yautia were harvested in China; remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Yautia (Cocoyam) Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of yautia decreased by -25.9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 1,148% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, yautia (cocoyam) exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 676%. Over the period under review, the (cocoyam) exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for yautia (cocoyam) exports from China, accounting for a 1.2% share of total exports. Moreover, yautia (cocoyam) exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +249.0%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for yautia exports from China, comprising 1.1% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +194.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average yautia (cocoyam) export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (-2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Yautia (Cocoyam) Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, overseas purchases of yautia decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 751% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, yautia (cocoyam) imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 1,205%. Over the period under review, (cocoyam) imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest yautia (cocoyam) supplier to China, with a approx. 50% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Vietnam stood at -24.5%.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of yautia to China.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam amounted to -23.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average yautia (cocoyam) import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 114% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Vietnam amounted to +2.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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