Haiti: Sweet Potato Market 2020

Sweet Potato Market Size in Haiti

The revenue of the sweet potato market in Haiti amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, sweet potato consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the sweet potato market reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Sweet Potato Production in Haiti

In value terms, sweet potato production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, sweet potato production continues to indicate remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Haiti sweet potato production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of sweet potato in Haiti stood at X ton per ha in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the sweet potato yield continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the sweet potato yield attained its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the 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.

Sweet potato harvested area in Haiti stood at X ha in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a conspicuous increase from 2007 to 2018: its figure 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, sweet potato harvested area decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the sweet potato harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the sweet potato harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports from Haiti

In 2018, the amount of sweet potato exported from Haiti amounted to X kg, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sweet potato exports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, sweet potato exports reached their peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of sweet potato exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sweet potato exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sweet potato exports continue to indicate a deep decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, sweet potato exports reached their peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of sweet potato exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

The U.S. represented the major exporter of sweet potato in the world, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by China (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Honduras (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and the UK (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Spain experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the sweet potato export price in Haiti amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sweet potato export price, however, continues to indicate a conspicuous expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Haiti export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the U.S. ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports into Haiti

Sweet potato imports into Haiti totaled X tons in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sweet potato imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sweet potato imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sweet potato imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sweet potato imports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sweet potato imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of sweet potato in 2018. Canada (X tons) occupied an X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), Belgium (X%) and Germany (X%). Thailand (X tons), Japan (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Belgium, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sweet potato importing markets into Haiti were the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Germany, Belgium, Japan, the U.S., Thailand, Malaysia and Haiti, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The sweet potato import price in Haiti stood at $X per ton in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the sweet potato import price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for sweet potato reached their peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform