Thailand: Yautia (Cocoyam) Market 2025

Yautia (Cocoyam) Market Size in Thailand

In 2022, the Thai yautia (cocoyam) market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Yautia (cocoyam) consumption peaked at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Yautia (Cocoyam) Production in Thailand

In value terms, yautia (cocoyam) production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, (cocoyam) production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average yautia (cocoyam) yield in Thailand amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, 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.

The yautia (cocoyam) harvested area in Thailand totaled less than X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Yautia (Cocoyam) Exports

Exports from Thailand

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of yautia decreased by -64.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 2,271%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the (cocoyam) exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, yautia (cocoyam) exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 597%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons), Myanmar (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X kg) were the main destinations of yautia (cocoyam) exports from Thailand, together comprising 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for yautia exports from Thailand, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia totaled +10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (0.0% per year) and New Zealand (-5.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average yautia (cocoyam) export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 202%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lao People's Democratic Republic (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Yautia (Cocoyam) Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, supplies from abroad of yautia decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 935%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, yautia (cocoyam) imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 735% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) was the main supplier of yautia (cocoyam) to Thailand, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Vietnam was relatively modest.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of yautia to Thailand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Vietnam was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average yautia (cocoyam) import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Japan amounted to -2.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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