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Ethiopia: Yams Market 2024

Yams Market Size in Ethiopia

For the fourth consecutive year, the Ethiopian yams market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption saw a mild decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Yams Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, yams production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of yams in Ethiopia fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the average yams yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of yams production in Ethiopia declined slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to yams production attained the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Yams Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2023, overseas shipments of yams increased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2012, thus ending a ten-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, yams exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X kg) was the main destination for yams exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman amounted to X%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) also remains the key foreign market for yams exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average yams export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to X% per year.

Yams Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2023, purchases abroad of yams increased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X kg in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, yams imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of yams to Ethiopia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, yams imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ghana (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of yams to Ethiopia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average yams import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Ghana totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the yams market in Ethiopia. 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 137 - Yams

Country coverage:

Ethiopia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ethiopia
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 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 Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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 PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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 Exports
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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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023