Other starchy roots and tubers production in Sri Lanka
In 2024 Sri Lanka produced 27,936 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 28th largest in the world (0.29% of the world total). The record was 62,101 t in 2023. Area harvested: 3,700 ha, yield 7.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 27,936 t
- World rank
- 28 of 60
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 62,101 t
- 2023
Other starchy roots and tubers in Sri Lanka, 2019–2024 (tonnes)
Sri Lanka compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.29%
- Yield, t/ha
- 7.6
- world 14.2 (−47%)
- kg per person
- 1.21
- world 1.20
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bhutan | 35,875 | 0.37% |
| 27 | Jamaica | 31,088 | 0.32% |
| 28 | Sri Lanka | 27,936 | 0.29% |
| 29 | Timor-Leste | 27,293 | 0.28% |
| 30 | Ecuador | 26,775 | 0.27% |
Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers
Share of the world total; Sri Lanka is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,936 | −55% | 3,700 | 7.55 |
| 2023 | 62,101 | +8.8% | 6,571 | 9.45 |
| 2022 | 57,054 | −6.2% | 6,216 | 9.18 |
| 2021 | 60,854 | +1.4% | 5,946 | 10.23 |
| 2020 | 59,998 | −1.1% | 6,079 | 9.87 |
| 2019 | 60,664 | — | 5,676 | 10.69 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 65 t USD 171,000
- Exporter rank
- 37 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 Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka produced 27,936 t in 2024, 0.29% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sri Lanka rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?
Sri Lanka ranked 28th of 60 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Laos with 50.6% of the world total.
What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Sri Lanka?
7.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (27,936 t from 3,700 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.
Does Sri Lanka export or import edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?
In 2024 Sri Lanka reported exports of 65 t (USD 171,000) 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
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.