> In 2024 French Polynesia produced 143 t of sweet potatoes, the 107th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 169 t in 2023.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/french-polynesia/

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# Sweet potatoes production in French Polynesia

In 2024 French Polynesia produced 143 t of sweet potatoes, the 107th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 169 t in 2023. Area harvested: 21 ha, yield 6.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2024143 t
World rank107 of 111
10-year change—
Record169 t2023

## Sweet potatoes in French Polynesia, 2018–2024 (tonnes)

## French Polynesia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%
Yield, t/ha6.8world 12.6 (−46%)
kg per person0.51world 11.1

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 105 | [Saint Kitts and Nevis](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/saint-kitts-and-nevis/) | 177 | 0.00% |
| 106 | [Antigua and Barbuda](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/antigua-and-barbuda/) | 151 | 0.00% |
| 107 | **French Polynesia** | 143 | 0.00% |
| 108 | [Hong Kong](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/hong-kong/) | 61 | 0.00% |
| 109 | [Bhutan](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/bhutan/) | 44 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 111 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/)

### Map of world production of sweet potatoes

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 143 | −15% | 21 | 6.81 |
| 2023 | 169 | +63% | 24 | 7.04 |
| 2022 | 104 | −34% | 15 | 6.93 |
| 2021 | 158 | 0.0% | 23 | 6.87 |
| 2020 | 158 | 0.0% | 23 | 6.87 |
| 2019 | 158 | +14% | 23 | 6.87 |
| 2018 | 138 | — | 20 | 6.90 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports12 t USD 60,000
Importer rank118 of 143
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/sweet-potatoes/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of sweet potatoes in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia produced 143 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does French Polynesia rank in the world for production of sweet potatoes?

French Polynesia ranked 107th of 111 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 56.5% of the world total.

### What is the yield of sweet potatoes in French Polynesia?

6.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (143 t from 21 ha), against a world average of 12.6 t/ha.

### Does French Polynesia export or import sweet potatoes?

In 2024 French Polynesia reported no exports and imports of 12 t (USD 60,000), 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 French Polynesia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/china/)[Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/malawi/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/nigeria/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/tanzania/)[Angola](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/angola/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/indonesia/)[Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/rwanda/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/india/)[Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/madagascar/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/united-states/)[Uganda](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/uganda/)
[All countries producing sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/)

## Other products of French Polynesia

[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/french-polynesia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/french-polynesia/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/french-polynesia/)[Coconut oil](https://husfarm.com/production/coconut-oil/french-polynesia/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/french-polynesia/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/french-polynesia/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/french-polynesia/)[Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/french-polynesia/)[Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-tropical-fruits/french-polynesia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/french-polynesia/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/french-polynesia/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/french-polynesia/)
[Agricultural production in French Polynesia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/french-polynesia/)

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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