India: Sweet Potato Market 2025

Sweet Potato Market Size in India

The Indian sweet potato market reduced to $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Sweet potato consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sweet Potato Production in India

In value terms, sweet potato production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +81.4% 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 India fell to X tons per ha in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The sweet potato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the yield stood 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.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of sweet potatoes production in India contracted slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sweet potato production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of sweet potatoes, when their volume decreased by -7.7% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 92%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, sweet potato exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Nepal (X tons) was the main destination for sweet potato exports from India, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, sweet potato exports to Nepal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Maldives (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nepal totaled +35.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+171.2% per year) and Maldives (+23.4% per year).

In value terms, Nepal ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Maldives ($X) were the largest markets for sweet potato exported from India worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Canada, Qatar, Belgium and Bhutan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +162.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average sweet potato export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 53% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, approx. X tons of sweet potatoes were imported into India; approximately equating the year before. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sweet potato imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest sweet potato supplier to India, with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sweet potatoes to India, comprising 14% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average sweet potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+85.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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