Derived Products
HS Code
071420
Last Updated
2026-04-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- United States Fresh Sweet Potato market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for United States are summarized.
- 69 export partner companies and 63 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Sweet Potato in United States.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-04.
Fresh Sweet Potato Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United States
69 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Sweet Potato in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Sweet Potato export intelligence in United States, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 071420.
Scatter points are sampled from 7.5% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Sweet Potato in United States
5 sampled Fresh Sweet Potato transactions in United States include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Sweet Potato sampled transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2025-12-19: 0.63 USD / kg, 2025-12-11: 1.36 USD / kg, 2025-12-10: 1.45 USD / kg, 2025-12-04: 1.44 USD / kg, 2025-12-03: 1.92 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-19 | CAM*** ****** | 0.63 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-11 | CAM*** | 1.36 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-10 | CAM*** | 1.45 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-04 | CAM*** | 1.44 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-03 | CAM*** | 1.92 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) |
Top Fresh Sweet Potato Export Suppliers and Companies in United States
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 69 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Sweet Potato in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthersLand TransportShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Online Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: TradeRetail
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: HORECA
United States Export Partner Coverage
69 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of United States export network depth for Fresh Sweet Potato.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Sweet Potato partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in United States.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Sweet Potato in United States (HS Code 071420)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Sweet Potato export volume and value in United States to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 226,191,934 | 174,144,922 USD |
| 2023 | 253,739,852 | 170,604,555 USD |
| 2022 | 251,517,648 | 165,837,650 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Sweet Potato Exports from United States (HS Code 071420) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Sweet Potato exports from United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 82,267,037 | 64,352,505 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 76,060,750 | 55,836,878 USD |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 48,060,172 | 35,748,049 USD |
| 4 | Mexico | 7,391,370 | 6,614,635 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 4,845,210 | 5,026,110 USD |
Fresh Sweet Potato Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United States: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
63 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Sweet Potato in United States. 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 17.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Sweet Potato in United States
5 sampled Fresh Sweet Potato import transactions in United States provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Sweet Potato sampled import transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-02-16: 0.83 USD / kg, 2026-02-10: 0.83 USD / kg, 2026-02-07: 1.56 USD / kg, 2026-02-07: 5.39 USD / kg, 2026-02-05: 0.97 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | CAM*** ****** | 0.83 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-10 | CAM*** ****** | 0.83 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-07 | GV ********* ******* *** ** ** ***** ******** | 1.56 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-07 | GV ********* ******* *** ** ** ***** ******** | 5.39 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-05 | SWE** ********* ****** ******* | 0.97 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Sweet Potato Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in United States
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 63 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Sweet Potato in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: HORECA
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food WholesalersLand TransportFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingLogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
United States Import Partner Coverage
63 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Sweet Potato in United States.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Sweet Potato importers, distributors, and buyer networks in United States.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Sweet Potato in United States (HS Code 071420)
Track 3 years of Fresh Sweet Potato import volume and value in United States to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89,876,152 | 54,865,738 USD |
| 2023 | 45,121,007 | 35,146,909 USD |
| 2022 | 67,539,861 | 46,908,009 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Sweet Potato to United States (HS Code 071420) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Sweet Potato to United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 77,770,323 | 38,561,628 USD |
| 2 | Dominican Republic | 7,077,440 | 8,451,805 USD |
| 3 | Peru | 981,812 | 2,378,120 USD |
| 4 | Honduras | 647,633 | 1,343,482 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 1,446,254 | 1,140,001 USD |
Fresh Sweet Potato Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in United States
Track Fresh Sweet Potato wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in United States.
Historical Fresh Sweet Potato Wholesale Supplier Prices in United States (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Sweet Potato wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in United States.
Fresh Sweet Potato yearly average wholesale prices in United States: 2021: 1.73 USD / kg, 2022: 1.71 USD / kg, 2023: 1.82 USD / kg, 2024: 1.78 USD / kg, 2025: 2.04 USD / kg, 2026: 1.78 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.73 USD / kg | 0.63 USD / kg | 4.91 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 1.71 USD / kg | 0.63 USD / kg | 4.56 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 1.82 USD / kg | 0.63 USD / kg | 5.00 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 1.78 USD / kg | 0.66 USD / kg | 4.52 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 2.04 USD / kg | 0.66 USD / kg | 5.51 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.78 USD / kg | 0.63 USD / kg | 5.07 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Sweet Potato Wholesale Export Price Updates in United States
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Sweet Potato wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in United States.
Fresh Sweet Potato latest wholesale updates by date in United States: 2026-03-01: 36.00 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 13.06 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 16.50 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 20.00 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 18.88 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | Swe** ************** ****** * ******* ***** ********* ****** **** **** ******** *** ****** ******** ******* ****** ******** ****** | 36.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Swe** *************** ****** * ******* *** ******* ****** ** ***** ****** ******** ** ** ******** ******* ************ ******** ****** | 13.06 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Swe** *************** ****** * ******* ************ ****** ****** ************ ******** ** ** ******** ******* ******* ******** ****** | 16.50 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Swe** ************** ****** * ******* *** ******* ****** ** ***** ****** ******** *** ****** ******** ******* ************ ******** ****** | 20.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Swe** *************** ****** * ******* ***** ********* ****** ** ***** ****** ******** ** ** ******** ******* ******** ******** ****** | 18.88 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh sweet potatoes in the United States are a major domestically produced root vegetable, with production concentrated in a few key states including North Carolina, Mississippi, and California (USDA NASS Vegetables Annual Summary). The market serves both fresh-market consumption and processing utilization, and postharvest curing plus long-term storage enables orderly marketing well beyond harvest (USDA NASS; Penn State Extension). Covington (NC State University release) is a dominant table-stock cultivar in North Carolina and is widely planted in the U.S. (NC State). For U.S. import market access, commodity- and origin-specific plant health requirements are managed by USDA APHIS (ACIR/ACIR guidance), while customs clearance is governed by CBP entry processes and retail origin labeling applies to fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables (USDA AMS COOL; CBP; APHIS).
Market RoleMajor domestic producer and consumer market (fresh-market and processing utilization)
Domestic RoleSignificant domestic vegetable crop supplied from major producing states into fresh-market and processing channels.
Market GrowthMixed (2023–2025 (NASS annual series))year-to-year variability in utilized production and value
SeasonalitySeasonal harvest with extended market availability enabled by curing and controlled storage.
Specification
Primary VarietyCovington
Physical Attributes
- Fresh-market grades emphasize firm roots that are fairly smooth, fairly clean, and fairly well shaped
- Freedom from freezing injury, internal breakdown, decay, and damage from insects/diseases is central to grade compliance
Grades
- U.S. Extra No. 1
- U.S. No. 1
- U.S. No. 1 Petite
- U.S. Commercial
- U.S. No. 2
Packaging
- Fresh-market shipments commonly packed in 40- or 50-pound cartons (channel dependent)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest/digging → gentle field handling and sorting → curing (wound healing) → washing/grading (often waxing) → packing → controlled storage → distribution
Temperature
- Curing commonly targets ~80–85°F (27–29°C) with high humidity for several days to heal wounds and improve storability
- Long-term storage commonly targets ~55–60°F (13–16°C) with high relative humidity; temperatures too low can cause chilling injury
Atmosphere Control
- Ventilation during curing/storage helps prevent CO₂ buildup and moisture condensation that can accelerate spoilage
Shelf Life
- Curing and controlled storage enable multi-month storage/marketing windows; storage losses increase sharply with handling injury or chilling
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Phytosanitary HighSweetpotato weevil (Cylas formicarius) is a destructive quarantine pest; detections or origin-area quarantine status can trigger movement restrictions, buyer rejections, or regulatory holds, disrupting supply from key producing regions.Source from certified weevil-free programs/areas where available; maintain field/storage monitoring and traceability; align pre-shipment inspection and any required phytosanitary documentation with buyer and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Compliance MediumU.S. admissibility requirements for fresh fruits and vegetables are origin- and pathway-specific under USDA APHIS; mismatches between shipment reality and ACIR requirements can cause holds, required treatments, or refusal at entry.Check APHIS ACIR for the exact commodity form and origin before contracting; confirm whether treatments/permits/inspections apply; use an experienced customs broker and pre-clear documentation.
Postharvest Quality MediumImproper curing, rough handling, or storage at temperatures that induce chilling injury can sharply increase decay and quality claims, reducing packout into U.S. No. 1 channels.Implement controlled curing and storage targets and monitor temperature/RH; use gentle handling and sanitation; separate damaged roots and prioritize them for early sale.
Logistics MediumFresh sweet potatoes are bulky and quality-sensitive; trucking/reefer constraints and fuel volatility can raise delivered costs and increase shrink, especially when storage and distribution windows are tight.Lock transport capacity during peak movement periods, use temperature-appropriate equipment, and build buffer time for curing/storage before long-haul distribution.
FAQ
What grade language is commonly used for fresh-market sweet potatoes in the U.S.?U.S. buyers commonly reference USDA AMS grade standards such as U.S. No. 1 and U.S. Commercial. These standards emphasize firm roots with acceptable shape/cleanliness and freedom from decay, freezing injury, and insect/disease damage (USDA AMS).
Why is curing important for U.S. sweet potato supply chains, and what conditions are typically targeted?Curing helps sweet potatoes heal harvest wounds and improves storage life so they can be marketed for months after harvest. Extension guidance commonly targets warm temperatures (around 80–85°F) with high relative humidity for several days, followed by storage around 55–60°F at high humidity to avoid chilling injury and shrink (Penn State Extension; other U.S. extension references).
Are sweet potatoes covered under FDA’s FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements?FDA identifies sweet potatoes as “rarely consumed raw,” and produce on that list is not covered by the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Sweet potatoes still remain subject to general food adulteration provisions and other applicable laws (FDA).
Other Fresh Sweet Potato Country Markets for Supplier, Export, and Price Comparison from United States
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