> In 2024 Philippines produced 93,795 t of taro, the 14th largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 15%.

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# Taro production in Philippines

In 2024 Philippines produced 93,795 t of taro, the 14th largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 15%. The record was 154,448 t in 1996. Area harvested: 15,107 ha, yield 6.2 t/ha.

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Production, 202493,795 t
World rank14 of 52
10-year change−15%
Record154,448 t1996

## Taro in Philippines, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Philippines compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.52%0.97% in 2014
Yield, t/ha6.2world 7.5 (−17%)
kg per person0.81world 2.23
10-year change−15%world +59%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/egypt/) | 118,387 | 0.65% |
| 13 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/thailand/) | 105,800 | 0.58% |
| 14 | **Philippines** | 93,795 | 0.52% |
| 15 | [Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/cote-divoire/) | 91,185 | 0.50% |
| 16 | [Gabon](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/gabon/) | 88,841 | 0.49% |

[Full ranking of 52 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/)

### Map of world production of taro

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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 | 93,795 | −13% | 15,107 | 6.21 |
| 2023 | 107,422 | −5.0% | 15,907 | 6.75 |
| 2022 | 113,131 | +2.3% | 14,929 | 7.58 |
| 2021 | 110,552 | +2.9% | 14,935 | 7.40 |
| 2020 | 107,422 | +2.4% | 14,993 | 7.16 |
| 2019 | 104,943 | −2.8% | 14,877 | 7.05 |
| 2018 | 107,957 | −1.3% | 14,923 | 7.23 |
| 2017 | 109,374 | +1.7% | 15,011 | 7.29 |
| 2016 | 107,569 | −3.9% | 15,143 | 7.10 |
| 2015 | 111,988 | +1.5% | 15,345 | 7.30 |
| 2014 | 110,365 | −1.7% | 15,384 | 7.17 |
| 2013 | 112,262 | +0.6% | 15,819 | 7.10 |
| 2012 | 111,561 | +0.8% | 16,362 | 6.82 |
| 2011 | 110,718 | −0.0% | 16,827 | 6.58 |
| 2010 | 110,761 | −3.9% | 16,998 | 6.52 |
| 2009 | 115,218 | −0.6% | 17,882 | 6.44 |
| 2008 | 115,956 | +1.8% | 18,168 | 6.38 |
| 2007 | 113,954 | +1.8% | 18,215 | 6.26 |
| 2006 | 111,942 | +2.0% | 18,155 | 6.17 |
| 2005 | 109,700 | +7.3% | 18,077 | 6.07 |
| 2004 | 102,274 | +1.6% | 18,081 | 5.66 |
| 2003 | 100,705 | −0.4% | 18,202 | 5.53 |
| 2002 | 101,155 | +4.4% | 18,332 | 5.52 |
| 2001 | 96,861 | +1.0% | 18,072 | 5.36 |
| 2000 | 95,932 | −1.4% | 17,999 | 5.33 |
| 1999 | 97,317 | −15% | 18,100 | 5.38 |
| 1998 | 114,342 | −25% | 19,895 | 5.75 |
| 1997 | 153,076 | −0.9% | 23,115 | 6.62 |
| 1996 | 154,448 | +47% | 24,808 | 6.23 |
| 1995 | 104,931 | +3.4% | 21,424 | 4.90 |
| 1994 | 101,480 | −4.3% | 21,214 | 4.78 |
| 1993 | 106,061 | −2.9% | 21,322 | 4.97 |
| 1992 | 109,211 | +2.4% | 21,646 | 5.05 |
| 1991 | 106,646 | +6.6% | 22,077 | 4.83 |
| 1990 | 100,000 | −2.9% | 29,969 | 3.34 |
| 1989 | 103,000 | −2.9% | 30,000 | 3.43 |
| 1988 | 106,080 | −3.1% | 30,630 | 3.46 |
| 1987 | 109,500 | +6.3% | 30,390 | 3.60 |
| 1986 | 102,980 | +11% | 29,900 | 3.44 |
| 1985 | 93,049 | −22% | 30,430 | 3.06 |
| 1984 | 120,000 | +4.3% | 36,000 | 3.33 |
| 1983 | 115,000 | +1.9% | 34,500 | 3.33 |
| 1982 | 112,899 | +7.1% | 33,830 | 3.34 |
| 1981 | 105,387 | −3.6% | 32,070 | 3.29 |
| 1980 | 109,373 | −26% | 33,550 | 3.26 |
| 1979 | 148,349 | +6.0% | 37,190 | 3.99 |
| 1978 | 140,008 | +13% | 38,260 | 3.66 |
| 1977 | 123,558 | +9.9% | 36,830 | 3.35 |
| 1976 | 112,431 | +21% | 36,170 | 3.11 |
| 1975 | 92,706 | +9.9% | 25,970 | 3.57 |
| 1974 | 84,351 | −7.9% | 26,340 | 3.20 |
| 1973 | 91,596 | +6.2% | 25,110 | 3.65 |
| 1972 | 86,254 | −4.3% | 25,520 | 3.38 |
| 1971 | 90,097 | −1.7% | 24,420 | 3.69 |
| 1970 | 91,628 | −2.7% | 23,550 | 3.89 |
| 1969 | 94,179 | −3.2% | 22,130 | 4.26 |
| 1968 | 97,268 | +1.0% | 23,100 | 4.21 |
| 1967 | 96,265 | −4.3% | 22,600 | 4.26 |
| 1966 | 100,630 | −9.8% | 22,140 | 4.55 |
| 1965 | 111,607 | −1.1% | 23,430 | 4.76 |
| 1964 | 112,830 | +19% | 24,710 | 4.57 |
| 1963 | 94,939 | +13% | 21,260 | 4.47 |
| 1962 | 84,240 | −8.9% | 19,580 | 4.30 |
| 1961 | 92,498 | — | 20,490 | 4.51 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2 t USD 15,000
Exporter rank46 of 53
Imports95 t USD 47,000
Importer rank29 of 64
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/taro/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of taro in Philippines?

Philippines produced 93,795 t in 2024, 0.52% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Philippines rank in the world for production of taro?

Philippines ranked 14th of 52 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 47.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of taro in Philippines changed?

It fell by 15% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +59% for the world. The record was 154,448 t in 1996.

### What is the yield of taro in Philippines?

6.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (93,795 t from 15,107 ha), against a world average of 7.5 t/ha.

### Does Philippines export or import taro?

In 2024 Philippines reported exports of 2 t (USD 15,000) and imports of 95 t (USD 47,000), 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/nigeria/)[Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/cameroon/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/china/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ghana/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/papua-new-guinea/)[Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/madagascar/)[Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/rwanda/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/chad/)[Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/guinea/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/japan/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/egypt/)
[All countries producing taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/)

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[Agricultural production in Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/country/philippines/)

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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