> In 2024 Pakistan produced 643,180 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 3rd largest in the world (6.57% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 126%.

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

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# Other starchy roots and tubers production in Pakistan

In 2024 Pakistan produced 643,180 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 3rd largest in the world (6.57% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 126%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 12,214 ha, yield 52.7 t/ha.

[Market prices in Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/country/pakistan/)

Production, 2024643,180 t
World rank3 of 60
10-year change+126%
Record643,180 t2024

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

## Pakistan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total6.6%4.5% in 2014
Yield, t/ha52.7world 14.2 (+270%)
kg per person2.56world 1.20
10-year change+126%world +55%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/laos/) | 4,953,443 | 50.6% |
| 2 | [DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/dr-congo/) | 922,483 | 9.4% |
| 3 | **Pakistan** | 643,180 | 6.6% |
| 4 | [Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/indonesia/) | 384,233 | 3.9% |
| 5 | [Namibia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/namibia/) | 379,322 | 3.9% |

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

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

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Share of the world total; Pakistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 643,180 | +4.6% | 12,214 | 52.66 |
| 2023 | 614,782 | +16% | 12,552 | 48.98 |
| 2022 | 528,466 | +20% | 11,596 | 45.57 |
| 2021 | 442,223 | +8.2% | 11,585 | 38.17 |
| 2020 | 408,540 | −16% | 10,363 | 39.42 |
| 2019 | 484,424 | +14% | 14,445 | 33.54 |
| 2018 | 423,671 | +43% | 14,142 | 29.96 |
| 2017 | 297,225 | +9.2% | 12,730 | 23.35 |
| 2016 | 272,246 | +1.4% | 12,430 | 21.90 |
| 2015 | 268,492 | −5.8% | 12,493 | 21.49 |
| 2014 | 285,140 | −6.4% | 12,837 | 22.21 |
| 2013 | 304,664 | +21% | 12,927 | 23.57 |
| 2012 | 251,374 | +20% | 12,296 | 20.44 |
| 2011 | 209,017 | +20% | 11,649 | 17.94 |
| 2010 | 174,297 | +6.4% | 10,544 | 16.53 |
| 2009 | 163,849 | +1.5% | 10,138 | 16.16 |
| 2008 | 161,507 | −3.1% | 9,884 | 16.34 |
| 2007 | 166,708 | −2.1% | 10,342 | 16.12 |
| 2006 | 170,225 | +5.2% | 10,581 | 16.09 |
| 2005 | 161,851 | +3.1% | 10,253 | 15.79 |
| 2004 | 157,059 | +2.2% | 9,928 | 15.82 |
| 2003 | 153,730 | −2.0% | 9,836 | 15.63 |
| 2002 | 156,806 | +4.2% | 9,859 | 15.90 |
| 2001 | 150,519 | +1.4% | 9,064 | 16.61 |
| 2000 | 148,389 | −5.9% | 8,827 | 16.81 |
| 1999 | 157,773 | +0.1% | 9,457 | 16.68 |
| 1998 | 157,668 | +4.1% | 9,307 | 16.94 |
| 1997 | 151,414 | −25% | 8,996 | 16.83 |
| 1996 | 201,426 | +8.3% | 11,560 | 17.42 |
| 1995 | 186,059 | +6.1% | 10,840 | 17.16 |
| 1994 | 175,439 | +1.1% | 10,636 | 16.49 |
| 1993 | 173,593 | +6.3% | 10,465 | 16.59 |
| 1992 | 163,330 | +8.8% | 9,985 | 16.36 |
| 1991 | 150,159 | −50% | 9,271 | 16.20 |
| 1990 | 299,557 | +1.3% | 19,072 | 15.71 |
| 1989 | 295,578 | −4.8% | 19,167 | 15.42 |
| 1988 | 310,594 | +5.0% | 19,356 | 16.05 |
| 1987 | 295,709 | +36% | 18,779 | 15.75 |
| 1986 | 216,916 | −5.3% | 15,107 | 14.36 |
| 1985 | 229,120 | −3.1% | 15,310 | 14.97 |
| 1984 | 236,413 | +8.8% | 15,413 | 15.34 |
| 1983 | 217,221 | +12% | 14,049 | 15.46 |
| 1982 | 193,211 | +23% | 13,076 | 14.78 |
| 1981 | 157,531 | −15% | 11,919 | 13.22 |
| 1980 | 186,264 | — | 12,138 | 15.35 |
| 1979 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — | — | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports184 t USD 189,000
Exporter rank26 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](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

## Questions and answers

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

Pakistan produced 643,180 t in 2024, 6.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Pakistan ranked 3rd 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 Pakistan changed?

It rose by 126% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +55% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

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

52.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (643,180 t from 12,214 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.

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

In 2024 Pakistan reported exports of 184 t (USD 189,000) 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

[Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/laos/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/dr-congo/)[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/)[Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/nepal/)[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 Pakistan

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[Agricultural production in Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/pakistan/)

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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