> In 2024 Nepal produced 153,475 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 10th largest in the world (1.57% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 0.7%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/nepal/

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# Other starchy roots and tubers production in Nepal

In 2024 Nepal produced 153,475 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 10th largest in the world (1.57% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 0.7%. The record was 163,693 t in 2015. Area harvested: 29,539 ha, yield 5.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in Nepal](https://husfarm.com/country/nepal/)

Production, 2024153,475 t
World rank10 of 60
10-year change−0.7%
Record163,693 t2015

## Other starchy roots and tubers in Nepal, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Nepal compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.6%2.4% in 2014
Yield, t/ha5.2world 14.2 (−63%)
kg per person5.18world 1.20
10-year change−0.7%world +55%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/peru/) | 276,425 | 2.8% |
| 9 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/mexico/) | 183,964 | 1.9% |
| 10 | **Nepal** | 153,475 | 1.6% |
| 11 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/colombia/) | 129,129 | 1.3% |
| 12 | [Botswana](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/botswana/) | 106,245 | 1.1% |

[Full ranking of 60 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

### Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 153,475 | −0.0% | 29,539 | 5.20 |
| 2023 | 153,528 | −0.0% | 29,586 | 5.19 |
| 2022 | 153,598 | −0.2% | 29,637 | 5.18 |
| 2021 | 153,917 | +0.8% | 29,750 | 5.17 |
| 2020 | 152,764 | −0.5% | 29,589 | 5.16 |
| 2019 | 153,524 | −0.6% | 29,766 | 5.16 |
| 2018 | 154,506 | −0.8% | 29,979 | 5.15 |
| 2017 | 155,797 | −1.3% | 30,271 | 5.15 |
| 2016 | 157,770 | −3.6% | 30,679 | 5.14 |
| 2015 | 163,693 | +5.9% | 31,886 | 5.13 |
| 2014 | 154,618 | −0.2% | 30,152 | 5.13 |
| 2013 | 155,000 | −0.6% | 30,000 | 5.17 |
| 2012 | 156,000 | −1.3% | 30,000 | 5.20 |
| 2011 | 158,000 | +0.5% | 31,000 | 5.10 |
| 2010 | 157,169 | +1.4% | 31,124 | 5.05 |
| 2009 | 155,000 | +15% | 31,000 | 5.00 |
| 2008 | 135,000 | +0.7% | 27,000 | 5.00 |
| 2007 | 134,000 | +3.1% | 26,800 | 5.00 |
| 2006 | 130,000 | +2.0% | 26,000 | 5.00 |
| 2005 | 127,500 | +2.0% | 25,500 | 5.00 |
| 2004 | 125,000 | 0.0% | 25,000 | 5.00 |
| 2003 | 125,000 | +4.2% | 25,000 | 5.00 |
| 2002 | 120,000 | +14% | 24,000 | 5.00 |
| 2001 | 105,000 | +2.0% | 21,000 | 5.00 |
| 2000 | 102,934 | +1.8% | 20,567 | 5.00 |
| 1999 | 101,135 | +1.1% | 20,214 | 5.00 |
| 1998 | 100,000 | −2.7% | 20,000 | 5.00 |
| 1997 | 102,755 | −2.1% | 20,550 | 5.00 |
| 1996 | 105,000 | −4.5% | 21,000 | 5.00 |
| 1995 | 110,000 | −8.3% | 22,000 | 5.00 |
| 1994 | 120,000 | −7.7% | 24,000 | 5.00 |
| 1993 | 130,000 | −7.8% | 26,000 | 5.00 |
| 1992 | 141,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 5.04 |
| 1991 | 141,000 | −1.4% | 28,300 | 4.98 |
| 1990 | 143,000 | 0.0% | 28,700 | 4.98 |
| 1989 | 143,000 | 0.0% | 28,600 | 5.00 |
| 1988 | 143,000 | 0.0% | 28,700 | 4.98 |
| 1987 | 143,000 | −2.1% | 28,600 | 5.00 |
| 1986 | 146,000 | +4.3% | 28,200 | 5.18 |
| 1985 | 140,000 | −2.1% | 27,000 | 5.19 |
| 1984 | 143,000 | +81% | 27,000 | 5.30 |
| 1983 | 79,000 | +9.7% | 15,000 | 5.27 |
| 1982 | 72,000 | +1.4% | 13,700 | 5.26 |
| 1981 | 71,000 | +1.4% | 13,600 | 5.22 |
| 1980 | 70,000 | +1.4% | 13,500 | 5.19 |
| 1979 | 69,000 | +1.5% | 13,400 | 5.15 |
| 1978 | 68,000 | +1.5% | 13,200 | 5.15 |
| 1977 | 67,000 | +1.5% | 13,100 | 5.11 |
| 1976 | 66,000 | +1.5% | 13,000 | 5.08 |
| 1975 | 65,000 | +1.6% | 12,700 | 5.12 |
| 1974 | 64,000 | +1.6% | 12,500 | 5.12 |
| 1973 | 63,000 | +1.6% | 12,300 | 5.12 |
| 1972 | 62,000 | +3.3% | 12,200 | 5.08 |
| 1971 | 60,000 | +3.4% | 11,800 | 5.08 |
| 1970 | 58,000 | +3.6% | 11,500 | 5.04 |
| 1969 | 56,000 | +3.7% | 11,000 | 5.09 |
| 1968 | 54,000 | +3.8% | 10,800 | 5.00 |
| 1967 | 52,000 | +4.0% | 10,400 | 5.00 |
| 1966 | 50,000 | +4.2% | 10,000 | 5.00 |
| 1965 | 48,000 | +4.3% | 9,600 | 5.00 |
| 1964 | 46,000 | +4.5% | 9,200 | 5.00 |
| 1963 | 44,000 | +4.8% | 8,800 | 5.00 |
| 1962 | 42,000 | +5.0% | 8,400 | 5.00 |
| 1961 | 40,000 | — | 8,000 | 5.00 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports1 t USD 2,000
Importer rank112 of 113
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](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Nepal?

Nepal produced 153,475 t in 2024, 1.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Nepal rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?

Nepal ranked 10th 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 Nepal changed?

It fell by 0.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +55% for the world. The record was 163,693 t in 2015.

### What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Nepal?

5.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (153,475 t from 29,539 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.

### Does Nepal export or import edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?

In 2024 Nepal reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 2,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Nepal is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/laos/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/dr-congo/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/pakistan/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/indonesia/)[Namibia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/namibia/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/papua-new-guinea/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/thailand/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/peru/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/mexico/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/colombia/)[Botswana](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/botswana/)[Guinea-Bissau](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/guinea-bissau/)
[All countries producing other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

## Other products of Nepal

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/nepal/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/nepal/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/nepal/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/nepal/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/nepal/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/nepal/)[Buffalo milk](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-milk/nepal/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/nepal/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/nepal/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/nepal/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/nepal/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/nepal/)
[Agricultural production in Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/country/nepal/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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