Other starchy roots and tubers production in Philippines
In 2024 Philippines produced 8,895 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 37th largest in the world (0.09% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 32%. The record was 29,521 t in 1966. Area harvested: 5,799 ha, yield 1.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 8,895 t
- World rank
- 37 of 60
- 10-year change
- −32%
- Record
- 29,521 t
- 1966
Other starchy roots and tubers in Philippines, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Philippines compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.09%
- 0.21% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.5
- world 14.2 (−89%)
- kg per person
- 0.08
- world 1.20
- 10-year change
- −32%
- world +55%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Mozambique | 9,860 | 0.10% |
| 36 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 9,121 | 0.09% |
| 37 | Philippines | 8,895 | 0.09% |
| 38 | Costa Rica | 8,455 | 0.09% |
| 39 | Serbia | 6,675 | 0.07% |
Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers
Share of the world total; Philippines is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,895 | +0.8% | 5,799 | 1.53 |
| 2023 | 8,824 | −0.0% | 5,764 | 1.53 |
| 2022 | 8,826 | −2.3% | 5,801 | 1.52 |
| 2021 | 9,036 | +4.9% | 5,834 | 1.55 |
| 2020 | 8,611 | −2.5% | 5,657 | 1.52 |
| 2019 | 8,830 | −8.6% | 5,911 | 1.49 |
| 2018 | 9,666 | +32% | 5,933 | 1.63 |
| 2017 | 7,337 | −23% | 5,900 | 1.24 |
| 2016 | 9,489 | −22% | 5,900 | 1.61 |
| 2015 | 12,171 | −6.8% | 6,000 | 2.03 |
| 2014 | 13,062 | −3.3% | 5,219 | 2.50 |
| 2013 | 13,506 | −9.4% | 5,200 | 2.60 |
| 2012 | 14,904 | −2.5% | 5,600 | 2.66 |
| 2011 | 15,290 | −1.2% | 6,000 | 2.55 |
| 2010 | 15,480 | −7.2% | 7,292 | 2.12 |
| 2009 | 16,677 | +0.7% | 6,000 | 2.78 |
| 2008 | 16,564 | +1.9% | 5,000 | 3.31 |
| 2007 | 16,255 | −1.1% | 4,000 | 4.06 |
| 2006 | 16,435 | −0.4% | 3,500 | 4.70 |
| 2005 | 16,496 | −0.5% | 3,411 | 4.84 |
| 2004 | 16,580 | +18% | 3,300 | 5.02 |
| 2003 | 14,016 | −15% | 3,000 | 4.67 |
| 2002 | 16,429 | +0.6% | 3,399 | 4.83 |
| 2001 | 16,339 | +1.2% | 3,300 | 4.95 |
| 2000 | 16,140 | −0.1% | 3,233 | 4.99 |
| 1999 | 16,154 | +9.2% | 3,200 | 5.05 |
| 1998 | 14,795 | −13% | 3,000 | 4.93 |
| 1997 | 17,056 | −4.4% | 3,300 | 5.17 |
| 1996 | 17,839 | +2.0% | 3,500 | 5.10 |
| 1995 | 17,486 | +2.1% | 3,420 | 5.11 |
| 1994 | 17,122 | +1.4% | 3,390 | 5.05 |
| 1993 | 16,888 | −1.3% | 3,292 | 5.13 |
| 1992 | 17,112 | +2.3% | 3,325 | 5.15 |
| 1991 | 16,725 | −2.4% | 3,238 | 5.17 |
| 1990 | 17,130 | −4.8% | 3,300 | 5.19 |
| 1989 | 18,000 | −13% | 3,500 | 5.14 |
| 1988 | 20,800 | −8.4% | 4,060 | 5.12 |
| 1987 | 22,700 | +3.9% | 3,900 | 5.82 |
| 1986 | 21,850 | −3.9% | 3,930 | 5.56 |
| 1985 | 22,740 | +26% | 4,740 | 4.80 |
| 1984 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 4.00 |
| 1983 | 18,000 | +3.3% | 4,500 | 4.00 |
| 1982 | 17,425 | −0.4% | 4,270 | 4.08 |
| 1981 | 17,488 | +7.6% | 4,280 | 4.09 |
| 1980 | 16,257 | −2.2% | 3,500 | 4.64 |
| 1979 | 16,631 | −5.6% | 4,430 | 3.75 |
| 1978 | 17,620 | −9.0% | 4,760 | 3.70 |
| 1977 | 19,372 | −19% | 5,140 | 3.77 |
| 1976 | 23,900 | +3.7% | 4,530 | 5.28 |
| 1975 | 23,044 | +16% | 5,290 | 4.36 |
| 1974 | 19,798 | +11% | 5,250 | 3.77 |
| 1973 | 17,879 | −17% | 5,160 | 3.46 |
| 1972 | 21,523 | −13% | 6,170 | 3.49 |
| 1971 | 24,625 | −7.4% | 6,480 | 3.80 |
| 1970 | 26,604 | −2.3% | 6,630 | 4.01 |
| 1969 | 27,241 | −5.0% | 6,370 | 4.28 |
| 1968 | 28,663 | −1.5% | 6,630 | 4.32 |
| 1967 | 29,114 | −1.4% | 6,510 | 4.47 |
| 1966 | 29,521 | +11% | 6,680 | 4.42 |
| 1965 | 26,479 | −0.4% | 5,600 | 4.73 |
| 1964 | 26,581 | +23% | 5,750 | 4.62 |
| 1963 | 21,617 | −3.2% | 4,410 | 4.90 |
| 1962 | 22,323 | −12% | 5,420 | 4.12 |
| 1961 | 25,274 | — | 6,740 | 3.75 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 26 t USD 32,000
- Exporter rank
- 56 of 87
- Imports
- 1,036 t USD 517,000
- Importer rank
- 19 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Philippines?
Philippines produced 8,895 t in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Philippines rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?
Philippines ranked 37th 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 Philippines changed?
It fell by 32% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +55% for the world. The record was 29,521 t in 1966.
What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Philippines?
1.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (8,895 t from 5,799 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.
Does Philippines export or import edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?
In 2024 Philippines reported exports of 26 t (USD 32,000) and imports of 1,036 t (USD 517,000), 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 Philippines is estimated by FAO. 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.