Other starchy roots and tubers production in Singapore
In 2024 Singapore produced 15 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 60th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.1%. The record was 53 t in 1982. Area harvested: 1 ha, yield 15.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 15 t
- World rank
- 60 of 60
- 10-year change
- +7.1%
- Record
- 53 t
- 1982
Other starchy roots and tubers in Singapore, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Singapore compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 15.0
- world 14.2 (+5.5%)
- kg per person
- 0.00
- world 1.20
- 10-year change
- +7.1%
- world +55%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Morocco | 145 | 0.00% |
| 59 | Sao Tome and Principe | 112 | 0.00% |
| 60 | Singapore | 15 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers
Share of the world total; Singapore is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 0.0% | 1 | 15.00 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0.0% | 1 | 15.00 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0.0% | 1 | 15.00 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0.0% | 1 | 15.00 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0.0% | 1 | 15.00 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0.0% | 1 | 15.00 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0.0% | 1 | 15.00 |
| 2017 | 15 | +7.1% | 1 | 15.00 |
| 2016 | 14 | −6.7% | 1 | 14.00 |
| 2015 | 15 | +7.1% | 1 | 15.00 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0.0% | 1 | 14.00 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0.0% | 1 | 14.00 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0.0% | 1 | 14.00 |
| 2011 | 14 | +7.7% | 1 | 14.00 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0.0% | 1 | 13.00 |
| 2009 | 13 | +8.3% | 1 | 13.00 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0.0% | 1 | 12.00 |
| 2007 | 12 | +9.1% | 1 | 12.00 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0.0% | 1 | 11.00 |
| 2005 | 11 | +10% | 1 | 11.00 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0.0% | 1 | 10.00 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0.0% | 1 | 10.00 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0.0% | 1 | 10.00 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0.0% | 1 | 10.00 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0.0% | 1 | 10.00 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0.0% | 1 | 10.00 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0.0% | 1 | 10.00 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0.0% | 1 | 10.00 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0.0% | 1 | 10.00 |
| 1995 | 10 | −9.1% | 1 | 10.00 |
| 1994 | 11 | 0.0% | 1 | 11.00 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0.0% | 1 | 11.00 |
| 1992 | 11 | 0.0% | 1 | 11.00 |
| 1991 | 11 | +10% | 1 | 11.00 |
| 1990 | 10 | −17% | 1 | 10.00 |
| 1989 | 12 | 0.0% | 1 | 12.00 |
| 1988 | 12 | +50% | 1 | 12.00 |
| 1987 | 8 | −50% | 1 | 8.00 |
| 1986 | 16 | −50% | 2 | 8.00 |
| 1985 | 32 | −20% | 4 | 8.00 |
| 1984 | 40 | 0.0% | 5 | 8.00 |
| 1983 | 40 | −25% | 5 | 8.00 |
| 1982 | 53 | +18% | 7 | 7.57 |
| 1981 | 45 | −10.0% | 6 | 7.50 |
| 1980 | 50 | 0.0% | 6 | 8.33 |
| 1979 | 50 | +11% | 6 | 8.33 |
| 1978 | 45 | 0.0% | 6 | 7.50 |
| 1977 | 45 | +13% | 6 | 7.50 |
| 1976 | 40 | −20% | 5 | 8.00 |
| 1975 | 50 | 0.0% | 6 | 8.33 |
| 1974 | 50 | +11% | 6 | 8.33 |
| 1973 | 45 | 0.0% | 6 | 7.50 |
| 1972 | 45 | +13% | 6 | 7.50 |
| 1971 | 40 | 0.0% | 5 | 8.00 |
| 1970 | 40 | −11% | 5 | 8.00 |
| 1969 | 45 | +13% | 6 | 7.50 |
| 1968 | 40 | +14% | 5 | 8.00 |
| 1967 | 35 | 0.0% | 5 | 7.00 |
| 1966 | 35 | +17% | 5 | 7.00 |
| 1965 | 30 | 0.0% | 4 | 7.50 |
| 1964 | 30 | 0.0% | 4 | 7.50 |
| 1963 | 30 | 0.0% | 4 | 7.50 |
| 1962 | 30 | 0.0% | 4 | 7.50 |
| 1961 | 30 | — | 4 | 7.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 148 t USD 279,000
- Exporter rank
- 29 of 87
- Imports
- 4,907 t USD 7.9 m
- Importer rank
- 6 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 Singapore?
Singapore produced 15 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Singapore rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?
Singapore ranked 60th 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 Singapore changed?
It rose by 7.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +55% for the world. The record was 53 t in 1982.
What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Singapore?
15.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (15 t from 1 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.
Does Singapore export or import edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?
In 2024 Singapore reported exports of 148 t (USD 279,000) and imports of 4,907 t (USD 7.9 m), 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 Singapore is imputed 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.

