Northern America: Sweet Potato Market 2025

Sweet Potato Market Size in Northern America

The North American sweet potato market expanded modestly to $X in 2021, increasing by 5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sweet Potato Production in Northern America

In value terms, sweet potato production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 decreased by -10.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 35%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The United States (X tons) remains the largest sweet potato producing country in Northern America, accounting for 100% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in the United States totaled +3.2%.

In 2021, the average sweet potato yield in Northern America fell to X tons per ha, dropping by -1.5% compared with 2020. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 29%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the sweet potato 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.

The sweet potato harvested area reached X ha in 2021, surging by 3.7% compared with 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, exports of sweet potatoes in Northern America rose to X tons, with an increase of 2% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 37%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, sweet potato exports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main exporter of sweet potatoes, achieving 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to sweet potato exports from the United States stood at +10.4%. At the same time, Canada (+34.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +34.8% from 2012-2021. Canada (+11 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -10.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest sweet potato supplier in Northern America, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +10.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.4%).

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, sweet potato imports in Northern America surged to X tons, picking up by 39% compared with 2020 figures. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +97.3% against 2014 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sweet potato imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +40.7% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Canada was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), creating a 34% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +14.5%).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sweet potatoes in Northern America, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada amounted to +5.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, declining by -18.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 16%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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