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Puerto Rico: Market for Roots and Tubers, nes 2022

Market Size for Roots and Tubers, nes in Puerto Rico

For the third consecutive year, the Puerto Rican roots and tubers, nes market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Puerto Rico consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Roots and Tubers, nes in Puerto Rico

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes production expanded modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers, nes in Puerto Rico expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2020, increasing by X% compared with 2019 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the roots and tubers, nes yield attained the peak level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The roots and tubers, nes harvested area in Puerto Rico contracted modestly to X ha in 2020, shrinking by -X% against 2019. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Exports by Country

China represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Ghana (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Ecuador (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Nicaragua (X tons), Jamaica (X tons), Colombia (X tons), India (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of roots and tubers, nes. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), Colombia (+X%), Thailand (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), Ecuador (+X%), Ghana (+X%), Brazil (+X%), Nicaragua (+X%) and Jamaica (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, India (-X%) and Costa Rica (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2020, the share of Mexico, Ecuador, Ghana, the U.S. and Colombia increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while India (-X p.p.), Costa Rica (-X p.p.) and China (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest roots and tubers, nes supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Jamaica ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

In China, roots and tubers, nes exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Jamaica (+X% per year) and Ecuador (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the roots and tubers, nes export price in Puerto Rico amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Jamaica ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jamaica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Imports by Country

In 2020, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Djibouti (X tons), Japan (X tons), Canada (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the key importers of roots and tubers, nes, together making up X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Singapore (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Spain (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Djibouti (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roots and tubers, nes into Puerto Rico, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

In the U.S., roots and tubers, nes imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the roots and tubers, nes import price in Puerto Rico amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Nigeria remains the largest roots and tubers, nes consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 56% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Ghana, fivefold. Cote d'Ivoire ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 8.1% share.
Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of roots and tubers, nes production, comprising approx. 56% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana, fivefold. Cote d'Ivoire ranked third in terms of total production with a 8.1% share.
In value terms, the U.S. constitutes the largest market for imported roots and tubers, nes into Puerto Rico, comprising 35% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan, with a 11% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 9.3% share.
In value terms, China remains the largest roots and tubers, nes supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 31% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Jamaica, with a 8.2% share of global exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 8% share.
In 2020, the roots and tubers, nes export price in Puerto Rico amounted to $0 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year.
In 2020, the roots and tubers, nes import price in Puerto Rico amounted to $0 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for roots and tubers, nes in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 137 - Yams
  • FCL 136 - Taro (Cocoyam)
  • FCL 135 - Yautia (Cocoyam)
  • FCL 149 - Roots and tubers nes

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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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