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Last Updated
2026-04-20
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Yam market coverage spans 26 countries.
- 103 exporter companies and 118 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 361 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 8 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-20.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Yam
Analyze 361 supplier-linked transactions across the top 8 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Yam.
Dried Yam Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Yam to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Yam: Vietnam (-40.0%), Philippines (+39.3%), India (+38.6%).
Dried Yam Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Dried Yam country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Dried Yam transaction unit prices: Philippines (7.54 USD / kg), China (3.10 USD / kg), India (2.41 USD / kg), Hong Kong (1.65 USD / kg), Taiwan (1.00 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -27.0% | 75 | 3.21 USD / kg (74,508 kg) | 3.57 USD / kg (7,868.56 kg) | 3.13 USD / kg (34,954 kg) | 3.91 USD / kg (6,487.44 kg) | 3.96 USD / kg (14,524 kg) | 3.10 USD / kg (10,000 kg) | ||||||
| India | +38.6% | 206 | 2.43 USD / kg (1,075.6 kg) | 1.78 USD / kg (19,092 kg) | 1.74 USD / kg (1,104 kg) | 2.34 USD / kg (1,565 kg) | 2.28 USD / kg (725 kg) | 2.41 USD / kg (420 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | +39.3% | 40 | 4.70 USD / kg (3,023.64 kg) | 4.39 USD / kg (1,801.84 kg) | 4.77 USD / kg (4,358.4 kg) | 4.77 USD / kg (908 kg) | 9.85 USD / kg (2,335.8 kg) | 7.54 USD / kg (862.4 kg) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | - | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | 5.59 USD / kg (49,610 kg) | - (-) | 7.45 USD / kg (73,330 kg) | 1.65 USD / kg (18,638 kg) | ||||||
| Jamaica | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -40.0% | 27 | 3.77 USD / kg (35,210 kg) | 2.90 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | 1.95 USD / kg (200 kg) | 6.32 USD / kg (60,720 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | +5.3% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Taiwan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.00 USD / kg (115.03 kg) |
Dried Yam Global Supply Chain Coverage
221 companies
103 exporters and 118 importers are mapped for Dried Yam.
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Dried Yam Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
103 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Yam. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Yam Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 103 total exporter companies in the Dried Yam supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Nigeria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Namibia
Supplying Products: Dried Yam, Black Pepper, Dried Hibiscus Flower +1
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Yam, Frozen Passion Fruit, Frozen Mango +2
(Ghana)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
(Belarus)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Belarus)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Armenia
Supplying Products: Dried Yam
(Nigeria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Namibia
Supplying Products: Dried Yam, Fresh Crayfish, Raw Kola Nut +1
Dried Yam Global Exporter Coverage
103 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Yam supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Dried Yam Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
118 importer companies are mapped for Dried Yam demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Yam Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-05-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: United States
Global Importer Coverage
118 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Yam.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Dried Yam buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Product
Market
Dried yam is a shelf-stable processed tuber product traded as chips/slices and as flour made from dried chips, typically produced to extend availability beyond the seasonal harvest and to reduce losses from the high moisture content of fresh yam. Global yam production is highly concentrated in West Africa’s “yam zone,” with Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, and Togo among the most important producing countries. In trade classification terms, yams (Dioscorea spp.) are covered under HS 071430, which includes yams that are fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried. For dried yam products, quality and marketability are strongly influenced by drying effectiveness and storage hygiene, because moisture re-absorption and mold growth can create food-safety and rejection risks.
Major Producing Countries
- NigeriaCore producer in the West African yam zone; global production is heavily concentrated in this zone per FAO/IITA summaries.
- GhanaMajor producer within the West African yam zone.
- Ivory CoastMajor producer within the West African yam zone.
- BeninImportant producer and processor of dried yam chips/flour in West Africa.
- TogoMajor producer within the West African yam zone.
- CameroonIncluded in IITA-described West African yam zone production geography.
Supply Calendar
- West African yam zone (example: southeastern Nigeria):Dec, JanFAO post-harvest guidance notes that yams for long-term storage are often harvested during the harmattan period (Dec–Jan) in parts of southeastern Nigeria; more broadly, mature yams are harvested at the end of the rainy season or early dry season in many West African areas.
Specification
Major VarietiesDioscorea rotundata (white Guinea yam), Dioscorea alata (water yam), Dioscorea cayenensis (yellow yam)
Physical Attributes
- Chip/slice color (cream/white to yellow) and uniformity are key buyer-visible attributes; darkening can indicate oxidation or quality deterioration.
- Low moisture, absence of visible mold, and low foreign matter are critical for shelf-stable dried yam acceptance.
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture control is a primary commercial parameter; moisture levels above ~15% are favorable for mold growth in dried yam chips in storage-chain observations.
- Aflatoxin contamination has been documented in dried yam chips in Benin supply chains, with a share of tested samples exceeding a cited Codex total-aflatoxin reference value (15 µg/kg) in one published survey.
Grades
- No dedicated international export standard for yam is cited in FAO post-harvest guidance; contracts typically rely on buyer specifications (moisture, cleanliness, defect/mold limits, chip size).
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier packaging (e.g., lined bags or laminated pouches) is important to prevent rehydration and quality loss during distribution.
- For bulk trade, sealed inner liners plus outer sacks/cartons are commonly used to reduce moisture ingress and insect contamination risk.
ProcessingDried chips/slices can be milled into flour; processing yield and color are sensitive to slicing thickness, drying method, and re-wetting during storage.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Raw yam selection/receiving -> washing -> peeling -> slicing/chipping -> drying (sun/solar/mechanical) -> cooling -> sorting -> (optional milling to flour) -> packaging -> storage/distribution
Demand Drivers
- Processing into dried chips and flour extends yam availability beyond the harvest season and reduces losses linked to fresh yam perishability.
Temperature
- Ambient storage is typical, but maintaining dry, well-ventilated conditions is essential; moisture uptake during humid storage increases mold and toxin risk.
Risks
Food Safety HighInadequate drying and humid storage can allow mold growth and aflatoxin contamination in dried yam chips; published supply-chain surveys in West Africa have reported aflatoxin presence and a material share of samples exceeding a cited Codex total-aflatoxin reference value, creating health risks and potential import rejections.Implement hygienic drying to stable low moisture, prevent re-wetting via moisture-barrier packaging, apply HACCP/GMP controls, and verify with routine mycotoxin and moisture testing.
Storage Pests MediumInsect infestation during storage of dried yam chips has been documented, and pest damage can accelerate quality loss and increase contamination risk.Use sealed, insect-resistant packaging and storage hygiene, apply integrated pest management in warehouses, and rotate stock to reduce long storage exposure.
Plant Disease MediumYam anthracnose is reported as a highly damaging disease in major yam-producing regions (including West Africa), with severe yield-loss potential that can tighten raw-yam availability for processors during outbreak years.Support sourcing from areas using tolerant varieties and disease management, and diversify origins where feasible to reduce single-region exposure.
Sustainability
- Postharvest loss and waste reduction through improved drying and storage systems for yam-derived dried products.
FAQ
What is the single biggest global trade risk for dried yam products?Food-safety non-compliance driven by mold and aflatoxin contamination is the most critical risk, because inadequate drying and humid storage can lead to aflatoxin presence at levels that create health concerns and potential import rejections; published surveys of dried yam chips in West Africa report aflatoxin contamination issues.
Where is global yam production most concentrated?Global yam production is heavily concentrated in West Africa’s “yam zone,” with Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, and Togo among the key producing countries cited in FAO- and IITA-referenced summaries.
How is yam classified for international trade when sold dried?Under the Harmonized System, yams (Dioscorea spp.) are covered in HS heading 0714, with a specific 6-digit line 071430 for yams that can be traded fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried.
Sources
Dried Yam Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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China
United Kingdom
Taiwan
United States
Vietnam
Philippines
Japan
South Korea
Costa Rica
India
Australia
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