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Puerto Rico: Taro (Cocoyam) Market 2025

Taro (Cocoyam) Exports

Exports by Country

China was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 43% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons), together constituting a 33% share of total exports. Nicaragua (X tons), Fiji (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to taro (cocoyam) exports from China stood at -1.1%. At the same time, Indonesia (+56.0%), Mexico (+41.2%), Vietnam (+28.1%), the United States (+22.7%), Costa Rica (+15.2%) and Fiji (+7.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Indonesia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +56.0% from 2012-2021. Nicaragua experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ecuador (-1.0%) and Honduras (-4.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mexico, Costa Rica, Indonesia and Vietnam increased by +14, +3.1, +2.2 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest taro (cocoyam) supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 45% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by Fiji, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to -1.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (+4.5% per year) and Fiji (+13.3% per year).

Taro (Cocoyam) Imports

Imports by Country

The United States represented the largest importer of taro in the world, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near 44% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), constituting a 22% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), New Zealand (X tons), Canada (X tons), Burundi (X tons), Australia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +45.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Burundi (+92.1%), Vietnam (+66.1%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+39.5%), Malaysia (+19.2%), the Netherlands (+9.9%), Canada (+7.6%), Australia (+3.5%) and Singapore (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burundi emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +92.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-1.3%), New Zealand (-2.4%) and Japan (-3.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United States (+41 p.p.), Vietnam (+3.2 p.p.), Malaysia (+2.3 p.p.) and Burundi (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2021, the share of New Zealand (-4.5 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (-6.1 p.p.) and Japan (-38.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest taro (cocoyam) importing markets into Puerto Rico were Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. New Zealand, Vietnam, Canada, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan (Chinese) and Burundi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Burundi, with a CAGR of +92.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for taro in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of taro cocoyam) consumption in 2020 were Nigeria, Cameroon and China, together accounting for 56% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Ethiopia, Ghana, Papua New Guinea, Burundi, Madagascar and Rwanda, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the largest producers of taro in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of taro cocoyam) production in 2020 were Nigeria, China and Cameroon, together accounting for 57% of global production. These countries were followed by Ethiopia, Ghana, Papua New Guinea and Burundi, which together accounted for a further 27%.

What are the leading suppliers of taro to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the U.S., Japan and New Zealand constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of taro from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, China remains the largest taro cocoyam) supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 53% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ecuador, with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for taro in Puerto Rico?

The taro cocoyam) export price in Puerto Rico stood at $0 per ton in 2020, approximately reflecting the previous year.

What is the average import price for taro in Puerto Rico?

The taro cocoyam) import price in Puerto Rico stood at $0 per ton in 2020, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the taro (cocoyam) market 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 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 136 - Taro (Cocoyam)

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

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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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. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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. 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. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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