Other starchy roots and tubers production by country
World production of other starchy roots and tubers reached 9.8 million t in 2024, up 55% over ten years. The largest producers were Laos (50.6%), DR Congo (9.4%), Pakistan (6.6%), together 67% of the world total. It was harvested from 688,425 ha, an average yield of 14.2 t/ha.
- World production, 2024
- 9.8 million t
- 10-year change
- +55%
- Producing countries
- 60
- World average yield
- 14.22 t/ha
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of other starchy roots and tubers production, 2024
Share of the world total. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
Producers ranked, 2024
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | 10-year change | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laos I | 4,953,443 | 50.6% | +165% | 35.3 |
| 2 | DR Congo E | 922,483 | 9.42% | +7.7% | 7.3 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 643,180 | 6.57% | +126% | 52.7 |
| 4 | Indonesia I | 384,233 | 3.92% | −9.1% | 6.1 |
| 5 | Namibia E | 379,322 | 3.87% | +7.2% | 8.6 |
| 6 | Papua New Guinea E | 369,648 | 3.78% | +7.4% | 14.7 |
| 7 | Thailand E | 280,114 | 2.86% | +5.4% | 16.4 |
| 8 | Peru I | 276,425 | 2.82% | −1.5% | 7.0 |
| 9 | Mexico | 183,964 | 1.88% | −1.7% | 29.3 |
| 10 | Nepal I | 153,475 | 1.57% | −0.7% | 5.2 |
| 11 | Colombia I | 129,129 | 1.32% | −3.8% | 14.4 |
| 12 | Botswana I | 106,245 | 1.09% | +6.5% | 13.1 |
| 13 | Guinea-Bissau E | 87,574 | 0.89% | −4.7% | 6.5 |
| 14 | Eswatini E | 66,514 | 0.68% | +9.0% | 7.3 |
| 15 | Congo E | 63,340 | 0.65% | +9.7% | 7.6 |
| 16 | Haiti E | 61,217 | 0.63% | +3.0% | 2.5 |
| 17 | Japan I | 54,947 | 0.56% | −2.4% | 14.7 |
| 18 | China I | 54,255 | 0.55% | +13% | 15.4 |
| 19 | Eritrea I | 52,386 | 0.54% | −15% | 3.4 |
| 20 | Venezuela I | 50,292 | 0.51% | −20% | 14.3 |
| 21 | Bolivia E | 49,688 | 0.51% | −5.3% | 3.0 |
| 22 | Cameroon E | 46,237 | 0.47% | +9.4% | 9.0 |
| 23 | Côte d'Ivoire E | 40,615 | 0.41% | −1.3% | 16.3 |
| 24 | Equatorial Guinea E | 39,779 | 0.41% | +9.6% | 6.2 |
| 25 | Cambodia E | 39,550 | 0.40% | +4.6% | 11.8 |
| 26 | Bhutan E | 35,875 | 0.37% | +7.8% | 15.8 |
| 27 | Jamaica | 31,088 | 0.32% | +28% | 17.4 |
| 28 | Sri Lanka | 27,936 | 0.29% | — | 7.6 |
| 29 | Timor-Leste E | 27,293 | 0.28% | −5.0% | 3.3 |
| 30 | Ecuador E | 26,775 | 0.27% | +9.7% | 2.5 |
| 31 | Malaysia I | 20,710 | 0.21% | +485% | 51.4 |
| 32 | Kenya I | 18,264 | 0.19% | −0.7% | 7.7 |
| 33 | Guyana E | 12,924 | 0.13% | −12% | 5.7 |
| 34 | Iraq I | 10,152 | 0.10% | — | 10.6 |
| 35 | Mozambique E | 9,860 | 0.10% | +7.7% | 7.1 |
| 36 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines I | 9,121 | 0.09% | −3.1% | 13.6 |
| 37 | Philippines E | 8,895 | 0.09% | −32% | 1.5 |
| 38 | Costa Rica I | 8,455 | 0.09% | −37% | 8.1 |
| 39 | Serbia E | 6,675 | 0.07% | — | 23.9 |
| 40 | Togo E | 5,790 | 0.06% | −0.2% | 5.2 |
| 41 | Honduras I | 5,525 | 0.06% | +3.1% | 6.5 |
| 42 | Egypt E | 5,253 | 0.05% | +7.0% | 4.7 |
| 43 | Dominica E | 4,589 | 0.05% | +0.9% | 12.0 |
| 44 | Fiji E | 4,030 | 0.04% | −4.0% | 3.0 |
| 45 | Samoa I | 3,014 | 0.03% | +0.2% | 7.6 |
| 46 | Tonga E | 2,462 | 0.03% | +8.5% | 8.7 |
| 47 | Tanzania E | 2,221 | 0.02% | +24% | 2.2 |
| 48 | Suriname E | 1,804 | 0.02% | −3.5% | 11.8 |
| 49 | Saint Lucia E | 1,622 | 0.02% | +0.6% | 3.8 |
| 50 | Zimbabwe I | 1,200 | 0.01% | 0.0% | 10.1 |
| 51 | Brunei I | 525 | 0.01% | +0.8% | 1.1 |
| 52 | Saint Kitts and Nevis E | 481 | 0.00% | −3.8% | 2.5 |
| 53 | Puerto Rico I | 465 | 0.00% | −45% | 13.7 |
| 54 | French Polynesia I | 222 | 0.00% | +4.7% | 10.1 |
| 55 | Belize I | 193 | 0.00% | +4.9% | 9.2 |
| 56 | Ghana E | 177 | 0.00% | +3.5% | 5.2 |
| 57 | Tuvalu I | 147 | 0.00% | +2.8% | 7.0 |
| 58 | Morocco E | 145 | 0.00% | +9.8% | 6.6 |
| 59 | Sao Tome and Principe E | 112 | 0.00% | +1.8% | 0.2 |
| 60 | Singapore I | 15 | 0.00% | +7.1% | 15.0 |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
How concentrated is production?
The largest producer, Laos, accounts for 50.6% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 74.4% and the ten largest for 87.3%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 50.9% | 69.9% | 67 |
| 2005 | 51.0% | 71.2% | 69 |
| 2010 | 54.7% | 76.0% | 68 |
| 2015 | 66.0% | 82.1% | 67 |
| 2020 | 69.2% | 84.2% | 64 |
| 2024 | 74.4% | 87.3% | 60 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 6.7 million t | 68.4% | 50.9% | +108% | 16 |
| Africa | 1.8 million t | 18.9% | 27.6% | +5.9% | 19 |
| South America | 547,037 t | 5.6% | 9.0% | −4.2% | 7 |
| Oceania | 379,523 t | 3.9% | 6.4% | −6.7% | 6 |
| North and Central America | 306,720 t | 3.1% | 5.0% | −3.0% | 11 |
| Europe | 6,675 t | 0.1% | 1.0% | −89% | 1 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Fastest growing and declining producers, 2014–2024
Countries with at least 0.5% of world production in 2024, change over ten years.
Area harvested and yields
The world average yield was 14.22 t/ha in 2024.
- Production, 2014–2024
- +55%
- Harvested area
- +5.9%
- Average yield
- +46%
- World area, 2024
- 688,425 ha
Most of the increase came from higher yields rather than a larger harvested area.
World area harvested, 1961–2024 (hectares)
Highest yields
Among countries with at least 0.5% of world production. Yield = production ÷ harvested area; it depends on climate, varieties, irrigation and how the crop is counted, so it is not a measure of efficiency alone.
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +2.3%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- +4.5%
- Record year
- 2024 9.8 million t
- Largest yearly fall
- 1993 −48%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 2.7 million t | — |
| 1970s | 3.1 million t | +14% |
| 1980s | 4.2 million t | +36% |
| 1990s | 3.5 million t | −17% |
| 2000s | 3.6 million t | +1.4% |
| 2010s | 6.6 million t | +84% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 9.1 million t | +38% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of other starchy roots and tubers was 1.20 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laos | 638 | 5.0 million t |
| 2 | Namibia | 125 | 379,322 t |
| 3 | Eswatini | 53.5 | 66,514 t |
| 4 | Botswana | 42.1 | 106,245 t |
| 5 | Guinea-Bissau | 39.8 | 87,574 t |
| 6 | Papua New Guinea | 34.9 | 369,648 t |
| 7 | Equatorial Guinea | 21.0 | 39,779 t |
| 8 | Timor-Leste | 19.5 | 27,293 t |
| 9 | Eritrea | 14.8 | 52,386 t |
| 10 | Jamaica | 10.9 | 31,088 t |
Production divided by population (FAOSTAT population estimates, 2024). Production per person is not consumption: countries export, import and use crops for feed, processing and industry.
International trade, 2024
Trade item: Edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh. Other forms of this product (for example frozen, boneless, shelled, dried or processed) are separate FAO trade items that are not included here, so these figures cover only part of its trade.
- World exports
- 116,383 t
- Export value
- USD 145 m
- Average export price
- 1.24 USD/kg
China was the largest exporter with 44.2% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; Spain was the largest importer with 13.7%. World exports fell 22% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 51,457 | 44.2% | USD 68.2 m | 1.33 | +34% |
| 2 | Mexico | 18,908 | 16.2% | USD 12.4 m | 0.66 | −45% |
| 3 | Ecuador | 8,247 | 7.1% | USD 14.1 m | 1.71 | +27% |
| 4 | Indonesia | 6,618 | 5.7% | USD 1.6 m | 0.24 | +607% |
| 5 | Netherlands | 3,529 | 3.0% | USD 7.9 m | 2.25 | +493% |
| 6 | Costa Rica | 3,477 | 3.0% | USD 3.7 m | 1.07 | +37% |
| 7 | France | 3,160 | 2.7% | USD 6.1 m | 1.92 | +128% |
| 8 | Spain | 2,750 | 2.4% | USD 6.1 m | 2.22 | +51% |
| 9 | Thailand | 2,477 | 2.1% | USD 1.5 m | 0.60 | −51% |
| 10 | United States | 2,460 | 2.1% | USD 3.7 m | 1.52 | +86% |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 12,593 | 13.7% | USD 15.8 m | 1.25 | +443% |
| 2 | Malaysia | 10,160 | 11.0% | USD 6.2 m | 0.61 | −13% |
| 3 | United States | 9,263 | 10.1% | USD 11.3 m | 1.22 | −85% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 6,278 | 6.8% | USD 12.1 m | 1.92 | −6.8% |
| 5 | Vietnam | 6,262 | 6.8% | USD 6.7 m | 1.07 | +18,876% |
| 6 | Singapore | 4,907 | 5.3% | USD 7.9 m | 1.61 | −24% |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 4,188 | 4.5% | USD 4.8 m | 1.14 | +6.3% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 3,714 | 4.0% | USD 6.3 m | 1.71 | +206% |
| 9 | Canada | 3,671 | 4.0% | USD 7.3 m | 1.99 | +2.3% |
| 10 | Belgium | 3,547 | 3.9% | USD 5.1 m | 1.44 | −42% |
FAOSTAT detailed trade data (Crops and livestock products trade, release of 23 July 2026): quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported by countries; exports include re-exports. Shares are of the total reported by all exporting or importing countries. World exports and imports do not match because of timing, valuation (exports FOB, imports CIF) and gaps in reporting. Processed products such as juices, dried or canned goods are separate items.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most other starchy roots and tubers?
Laos was the largest producer in 2024 with 5.0 million t, 50.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of other starchy roots and tubers?
World production was 9.8 million t in 2024, +55% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most other starchy roots and tubers?
In 2024: Laos (5.0 million t, 50.6%), DR Congo (922,483 t, 9.4%), Pakistan (643,180 t, 6.6%), Indonesia (384,233 t, 3.9%), Namibia (379,322 t, 3.9%). Together they account for 74.4% of the world total.
What is the average yield of other starchy roots and tubers?
The world average was 14.22 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (9.8 million t from 688,425 ha harvested).
Which country exports the most edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?
China exported 51,457 t in 2024, 44.2% of reported world exports, worth USD 68.2 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?
Spain imported 12,593 t in 2024, 13.7% of reported world imports.
Where does this data come from?
Production and area figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (dataset Crops and livestock products, release of 23 December 2025). Shares, rankings, changes and averages are calculated by Husfarm.
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About the data
- Figures are production in tonnes as reported to or estimated by FAO for each calendar year; the latest year is 2024.
- Letters next to a country mark figures that are not official national data: E estimated by FAO, I imputed by FAO (filled in by a statistical model), X taken from an external organisation. Treat them as approximate.
- Shares are relative to the FAO world total; ten-year changes compare 2024 with 2014; yield is production divided by area harvested; average growth per year is the compound annual rate between the two years.
- Country series on Husfarm start in 2000; the world series starts in 1961.
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