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Fresh Yam India Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Yam Flour, Yam Paste, Dried Yam
HS Code
071430
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • India Fresh Yam market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for India are summarized.
  • 9 export partner companies and 140 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Yam in India.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-10.

Fresh Yam Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in India

9 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Yam in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Yam export intelligence in India, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 071430.
Scatter points are sampled from 7.1% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Yam in India

5 sampled Fresh Yam transactions in India include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Yam sampled transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-02-28: 0.70 USD / kg, 2026-02-26: 0.69 USD / kg, 2026-02-24: 1.90 USD / kg, 2026-02-24: 1.05 USD / kg, 2026-02-12: 0.67 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-02-28SUR********0.70 USD / kg (India) (Qatar)
2026-02-26PER******* ***** ***** ********** ***0.69 USD / kg (India) (Singapore)
2026-02-24SUR** ******* ***1.90 USD / kg (India) (United States)
2026-02-24YAM *** ** * ** *****1.05 USD / kg (India) (Maldives)
2026-02-12PER******* ***** ***** ********** ***0.67 USD / kg (India) (Singapore)

Top Fresh Yam Export Suppliers and Companies in India

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 9 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Yam in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleLogistics
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-25
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
India Export Partner Coverage
9 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of India export network depth for Fresh Yam.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Yam partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in India.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Yam in India (HS Code 071430)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Yam export volume and value in India to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20246,595,7224,501,746 USD
20237,552,6383,860,349 USD
20228,246,3932,991,069 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Yam Exports from India (HS Code 071430) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Yam exports from India.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United Arab Emirates5,793,7503,655,476.661 USD
2United States88,959250,219.374 USD
3Qatar356,841230,048.757 USD
4United Kingdom45,64168,737.747 USD
5Kuwait70,71560,305.229 USD

Fresh Yam Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in India: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

140 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Yam in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Yam in India

1 sampled Fresh Yam import transactions in India provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Yam sampled import transaction unit prices by date in India: 2025-12-26: 1.45 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-12-26FRE** ********** * *** ***** ********** * ***1.45 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Fresh Yam Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in India

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 140 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Yam in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTradeLogisticsFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Others
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
India Import Partner Coverage
140 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Yam in India.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Yam importers, distributors, and buyer networks in India.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Yam in India (HS Code 071430)

Track 2 years of Fresh Yam import volume and value in India to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
20231,935706 USD
20226,2397,191 USD

Fresh Yam Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in India

Track Fresh Yam wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in India.

Historical Fresh Yam Wholesale Supplier Prices in India (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Yam wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in India.
Fresh Yam yearly average wholesale prices in India: 2024: 0.80 USD / kg, 2025: 0.79 USD / kg, 2026: 0.55 USD / kg.
YearAverage Unit PriceLower Unit PriceUpper Unit PriceYoY Change
20240.80 USD / kg0.14 USD / kg1.67 USD / kg-
20250.79 USD / kg0.11 USD / kg1.63 USD / kg-
20260.55 USD / kg0.17 USD / kg0.95 USD / kg-

Latest Fresh Yam Wholesale Export Price Updates in India

Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Yam wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in India.
Fresh Yam latest wholesale updates by date in India: 2026-04-01: 0.61 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.68 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.43 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.38 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.62 USD / kg.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD)Origin Country 
2026-04-01Yam************ ******** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ******************** ******* * ****0.61 USD / kg-
2026-04-01Yam************ ******** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ****************** ******* * ****0.68 USD / kg-
2026-04-01Yam************** *** * * ************ ******** **** ****0.43 USD / kg-
2026-04-01Yam************ ******** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ******* ****0.38 USD / kg-
2026-04-01Yam************ ******** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ******************* ******* * ****0.62 USD / kg-

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh yam (Dioscorea spp.) in India is primarily a domestic food crop traded through local and regional wholesale channels, with demand shaped by culinary traditions and regional availability. India has established public-sector agronomy and postharvest research coverage for tuber crops, but internationally traded volumes of fresh yam from India appear limited compared with domestic circulation. For exporters, market access is chiefly constrained by phytosanitary cleanliness expectations for root/tuber commodities, including soil removal and freedom from quarantine pests. Due to bulk-to-value characteristics, landed-cost competitiveness is sensitive to freight costs and transit delays that increase spoilage and sprouting risk.
Market RoleDomestic producer and consumer market with limited export presence
Domestic RoleDomestic consumption staple/seasonal vegetable in parts of the country; traded mainly in internal markets

Specification

Primary VarietyDioscorea alata (greater yam)
Secondary Variety
  • Dioscorea esculenta (lesser yam)
  • Dioscorea bulbifera (air potato/aerial yam)
Physical Attributes
  • Clean, soil-free tubers with minimal adhering earth to reduce quarantine and rot risk
  • Free from cuts, bruising, soft rot, and excessive sprouting
Packaging
  • Ventilated packaging (e.g., breathable sacks or ventilated cartons) to reduce moisture accumulation during transit

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest → sorting → surface cleaning/soil removal → bagging/cartoning → road transport to wholesale markets/retail
  • Export pathway (when applicable): packhouse handling → phytosanitary inspection/certification → port/airport dispatch → importer inspection → distribution
Temperature
  • Avoid overly cold storage that can cause chilling injury in tropical yams; maintain cool, dry, well-ventilated conditions
  • Prevent condensation and free moisture in packs to reduce fungal/bacterial rot
Atmosphere Control
  • Ventilation helps limit moisture and heat buildup inside packs during inland haulage and port dwell time
Shelf Life
  • Keeping tubers dry and minimizing mechanical damage is critical; damage accelerates rot and shortens marketable life
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Phytosanitary HighFresh yam (a root/tuber) can be detained, rejected, or subjected to mandatory treatment at destination if inspectors find soil contamination or quarantine pests; this can fully block entry for specific markets and cause total-loss outcomes for perishable consignments.Align product to destination import conditions pre-contract; implement rigorous soil removal, field pest monitoring, and pre-shipment inspection; keep consignment-level traceability and treatment/inspection records.
Logistics MediumHigh bulk-to-value makes export economics highly sensitive to freight and inland haulage volatility; port delays and poor ventilation can increase sprouting and rot, leading to claims and downgraded sales.Use ventilated packaging, minimize dwell time, and specify handling/ventilation requirements in SOPs; stress-test pricing against freight swings and include quality-claim clauses.
Climate MediumMonsoon disruptions (flooded roads, humidity spikes) can interrupt inland logistics and elevate postharvest rot risk, reducing exportable quality consistency.Seasonally adjust sourcing and shipping windows; prioritize dry-weather harvest and rapid drying/clean handling; build buffer time for inland transport.
Sustainability
  • Pesticide residue compliance (MRLs) can be a gating factor for export programs if crop protection use is not well documented and controlled
  • Postharvest loss reduction (rot, bruising) is a material sustainability and margin theme in bulky root/tuber supply chains
Labor & Social
  • Smallholder and informal aggregation can create documentation gaps for social-compliance audits (worker records, subcontractor transparency) in export-oriented supply chains
  • Worker safety in handling and storage (manual lifting injuries; safe agrochemical handling where used) is a recurring buyer-audit focus
Standards
  • GLOBALG.A.P.

FAQ

What are the most commonly required documents to export fresh yam from India?A government-issued Phytosanitary Certificate is typically required, along with standard trade documents such as a commercial invoice, packing list, and transport document (Bill of Lading or Air Waybill). A Certificate of Origin may also be requested by the buyer or for preferential claims.
What is the biggest reason fresh yam shipments can be stopped at destination?Quarantine risk: fresh yams can be held or rejected if inspectors find soil contamination or quarantine pests, because root/tuber commodities face strict phytosanitary controls. The practical focus is rigorous cleaning/soil removal, pest risk management, and correct phytosanitary documentation.

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