Other starchy roots and tubers production in Mexico
In 2024 Mexico produced 183,964 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 9th largest in the world (1.88% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.7%. The record was 246,726 t in 2016. Area harvested: 6,277 ha, yield 29.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 183,964 t
- World rank
- 9 of 60
- 10-year change
- −1.7%
- Record
- 246,726 t
- 2016
Other starchy roots and tubers in Mexico, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mexico compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.9%
- 3.0% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 29.3
- world 14.2 (+106%)
- kg per person
- 1.41
- world 1.20
- 10-year change
- −1.7%
- world +55%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Thailand | 280,114 | 2.9% |
| 8 | Peru | 276,425 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Mexico | 183,964 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Nepal | 153,475 | 1.6% |
| 11 | Colombia | 129,129 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers
Share of the world total; Mexico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 183,964 | −7.5% | 6,277 | 29.31 |
| 2023 | 198,826 | +4.5% | 7,222 | 27.53 |
| 2022 | 190,182 | −8.6% | 6,399 | 29.72 |
| 2021 | 208,067 | −1.8% | 7,311 | 28.46 |
| 2020 | 211,859 | −4.1% | 7,473 | 28.35 |
| 2019 | 220,968 | +7.5% | 7,946 | 27.81 |
| 2018 | 205,532 | −5.1% | 6,799 | 30.23 |
| 2017 | 216,509 | −12% | 7,298 | 29.67 |
| 2016 | 246,726 | +28% | 8,226 | 29.99 |
| 2015 | 193,203 | +3.2% | 7,154 | 27.01 |
| 2014 | 187,188 | +4.3% | 7,296 | 25.66 |
| 2013 | 179,453 | −15% | 6,851 | 26.19 |
| 2012 | 210,188 | +20% | 8,082 | 26.01 |
| 2011 | 174,702 | −5.2% | 6,547 | 26.68 |
| 2010 | 184,271 | +17% | 6,722 | 27.41 |
| 2009 | 157,785 | −12% | 5,583 | 28.26 |
| 2008 | 180,034 | +16% | 6,639 | 27.12 |
| 2007 | 154,823 | −19% | 5,193 | 29.81 |
| 2006 | 190,914 | +3.1% | 6,313 | 30.24 |
| 2005 | 185,209 | +9.6% | 6,690 | 27.68 |
| 2004 | 168,971 | +1.3% | 6,434 | 26.26 |
| 2003 | 166,880 | +48% | 6,175 | 27.03 |
| 2002 | 112,698 | −6.2% | 4,115 | 27.39 |
| 2001 | 120,200 | −1.2% | 4,349 | 27.64 |
| 2000 | 121,665 | +8.1% | 4,290 | 28.36 |
| 1999 | 112,538 | +4.4% | 4,096 | 27.48 |
| 1998 | 107,827 | +24% | 3,551 | 30.37 |
| 1997 | 86,676 | −13% | 3,462 | 25.04 |
| 1996 | 99,907 | +4.5% | 3,595 | 27.79 |
| 1995 | 95,563 | −0.4% | 3,201 | 29.85 |
| 1994 | 95,976 | +11% | 3,347 | 28.68 |
| 1993 | 86,800 | +18% | 3,017 | 28.77 |
| 1992 | 73,291 | −2.5% | 2,561 | 28.62 |
| 1991 | 75,159 | −14% | 2,779 | 27.05 |
| 1990 | 87,732 | +2.7% | 3,416 | 25.68 |
| 1989 | 85,414 | +17% | 3,465 | 24.65 |
| 1988 | 72,835 | +5.2% | 3,115 | 23.38 |
| 1987 | 69,240 | −25% | 2,763 | 25.06 |
| 1986 | 92,380 | +80% | 3,436 | 26.89 |
| 1985 | 51,294 | −36% | 2,029 | 25.28 |
| 1984 | 80,379 | +23% | 3,002 | 26.78 |
| 1983 | 65,235 | +17% | 2,329 | 28.01 |
| 1982 | 55,766 | −1.3% | 2,244 | 24.85 |
| 1981 | 56,520 | +33% | 2,221 | 25.45 |
| 1980 | 42,595 | −24% | 2,005 | 21.24 |
| 1979 | 56,209 | −24% | 4,821 | 11.66 |
| 1978 | 73,917 | +78% | 3,369 | 21.94 |
| 1977 | 41,419 | +19% | 2,713 | 15.27 |
| 1976 | 34,748 | −7.0% | 3,019 | 11.51 |
| 1975 | 37,351 | −9.0% | 3,203 | 11.66 |
| 1974 | 41,048 | +32% | 2,899 | 14.16 |
| 1973 | 31,030 | −45% | 3,164 | 9.81 |
| 1972 | 55,969 | +44% | 4,599 | 12.17 |
| 1971 | 38,971 | +10% | 3,884 | 10.03 |
| 1970 | 35,388 | +10% | 4,524 | 7.82 |
| 1969 | 32,063 | +5.7% | 4,209 | 7.62 |
| 1968 | 30,339 | +12% | 4,176 | 7.27 |
| 1967 | 27,074 | −23% | 3,524 | 7.68 |
| 1966 | 35,206 | +6.9% | 4,452 | 7.91 |
| 1965 | 32,941 | −7.4% | 4,385 | 7.51 |
| 1964 | 35,558 | +7.4% | 4,124 | 8.62 |
| 1963 | 33,097 | +22% | 4,214 | 7.85 |
| 1962 | 27,177 | +23% | 3,657 | 7.43 |
| 1961 | 22,165 | — | 2,972 | 7.46 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 18,908 t USD 12.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 2 of 87
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Mexico?
Mexico produced 183,964 t in 2024, 1.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mexico rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?
Mexico ranked 9th of 60 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Laos with 50.6% of the world total.
How has the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Mexico changed?
It fell by 1.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +55% for the world. The record was 246,726 t in 2016.
What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Mexico?
29.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (183,964 t from 6,277 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.
Does Mexico export or import edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?
In 2024 Mexico reported exports of 18,908 t (USD 12.4 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.