Saudi Arabia: Taro (Cocoyam) Market 2025

Taro (Cocoyam) Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi taro (cocoyam) market fell modestly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a precipitous curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Taro (Cocoyam) Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, taro (cocoyam) production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 29%. Taro (cocoyam) production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average taro (cocoyam) yield in Saudi Arabia was estimated at less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the taro (cocoyam) harvested area in Saudi Arabia totaled less than X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Taro (Cocoyam) Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2020, exports of taro from Saudi Arabia amounted to X tons, approximately mirroring 2019 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, the (cocoyam) exports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, taro (cocoyam) exports stood at $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. The exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for taro (cocoyam) exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman was relatively modest.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average taro (cocoyam) export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Oman.

From 2018 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to 0.0% per year.

Taro (Cocoyam) Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2014, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of taro, when their volume decreased by -71.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, taro (cocoyam) imports declined dramatically to $X in 2014. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2014, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest taro (cocoyam) supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 79% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled +30.9%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of taro to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to +14.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2014, the average taro (cocoyam) import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -13.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 2.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2014, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -6.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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