Sub Product
Frozen Diced Taro Tuber, Frozen Peeled Taro Tuber, Frozen Sliced Taro Tuber
Derived Products
Dried Taro Tuber, Taro Flour, Taro Paste
Raw Materials
Fresh Taro Tuber
HS Code
071440
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Taro Tuber market coverage spans 96 countries.
- 228 exporter companies and 264 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 793 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 17 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Taro Tuber
Analyze 793 supplier-linked transactions across the top 17 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Taro Tuber.
Frozen Taro Tuber Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Taro Tuber: Hong Kong (+945.7%), Philippines (+556.9%), United States (+277.6%).
Frozen Taro Tuber Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Taro Tuber transaction unit prices: United States (6.96 USD / kg), Ecuador (4.89 USD / kg), Mexico (4.52 USD / kg), Peru (3.84 USD / kg), Hong Kong (3.52 USD / kg), 7 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | +0.2% | 229 | 1.67 USD / kg (122,502 kg) | 1.31 USD / kg (191,916.3 kg) | 1.70 USD / kg (157,669 kg) | 1.60 USD / kg (210,184.04 kg) | 1.74 USD / kg (43,282 kg) | 1.33 USD / kg (196,343 kg) | ||||||
| China | +184.2% | 45 | 1.58 USD / kg (31,500 kg) | 2.07 USD / kg (11,800 kg) | 1.53 USD / kg (32,000 kg) | 1.81 USD / kg (50,500 kg) | 1.57 USD / kg (68,200 kg) | 1.48 USD / kg (41,670 kg) | ||||||
| India | +14.5% | 176 | 2.20 USD / kg (33,099.36 kg) | 2.52 USD / kg (10,089.28 kg) | 2.18 USD / kg (4,921.2 kg) | 2.32 USD / kg (6,679.96 kg) | 2.47 USD / kg (10,647.36 kg) | 1.43 USD / kg (517.44 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +32.1% | 8 | - (-) | 5.10 USD / kg (783.81 kg) | - (-) | 3.25 USD / kg (1,230.67 kg) | - (-) | 3.84 USD / kg (588.38 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +212.6% | 185 | 1.71 USD / kg (10,358.81 kg) | 1.41 USD / kg (9,253.4 kg) | 1.53 USD / kg (17,193.28 kg) | 1.50 USD / kg (128,144.7 kg) | 7.20 USD / kg (81,804 kg) | 4.89 USD / kg (37,324.52 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | -9.8% | 94 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.43 USD / kg (48,831.2 kg) | 2.06 USD / kg (46,640.4 kg) | 2.84 USD / kg (11,192 kg) | 1.73 USD / kg (50,422.444 kg) | ||||||
| Fiji | - | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.42 USD / kg (72,114 kg) | - (-) | 0.78 USD / kg (18,010 kg) | ||||||
| Uruguay | +33.7% | 3 | - (-) | 5.64 USD / kg (43 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Bangladesh | -12.8% | 2 | - (-) | 1.75 USD / kg (1,600 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Taiwan | -67.1% | 11 | 0.80 USD / kg (1,314 kg) | 0.80 USD / kg (1,512 kg) | 0.80 USD / kg (1,512 kg) | - (-) | 0.80 USD / kg (3,024 kg) | 1.81 USD / kg (6,660 kg) |
Frozen Taro Tuber Global Supply Chain Coverage
492 companies
228 exporters and 264 importers are mapped for Frozen Taro Tuber.
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Frozen Taro Tuber Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
228 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Taro Tuber. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Taro Tuber Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Fiji)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Taro Tuber, Frozen Cassava, Frozen Peeled Cassava
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Taro Tuber, Fresh Taro Leaves, Fresh Cassava +2
(Papua New Guinea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Taro Tuber
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Taro Tuber
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Animal ProductionBeverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Frozen Taro Tuber Global Exporter Coverage
228 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Taro Tuber (HS Code 071440) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecuador | 19,882,992 kg | 33,088,213.98 USD |
| 2 | Fiji | 5,545,941.8 kg | 18,222,899.848 USD |
| 3 | United States | 2,854,421 kg | 3,669,264 USD |
| 4 | Egypt | 1,203,767.24 kg | 3,591,979.137 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 915,999 kg | 3,136,272.067 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 3,517,752 kg | 2,247,928.8 USD |
| 7 | India | 1,066,159 kg | 809,733.964 USD |
| 8 | Myanmar [Burma] | 1,262,110 kg | 473,308 USD |
| 9 | Italy | 44,307 kg | 126,597.124 USD |
| 10 | Portugal | 41,497 kg | 115,830.945 USD |
Frozen Taro Tuber Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Taro Tuber Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
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Frozen Taro Tuber Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Puerto Rico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
264 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Taro Tuber.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Taro Tuber (HS Code 071440) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 68,175,523 kg | 79,180,798 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 27,902,944 kg | 60,754,761.894 USD |
| 3 | New Zealand | 3,737,571 kg | 12,489,907.217 USD |
| 4 | Australia | 2,611,965.18 kg | 10,833,304.233 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 4,132,904.398 kg | 6,475,267.572 USD |
| 6 | Malaysia | 12,316,288.48 kg | 5,201,410.774 USD |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 2,065,912 kg | 4,194,079.556 USD |
| 8 | Netherlands | 1,905,958.866 kg | 3,599,442.149 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 986,589.5 kg | 2,103,945.137 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 567,119 kg | 1,080,246.006 USD |
Frozen Taro Tuber Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Product
Market
Frozen taro tuber is a processed root-crop product made from taro (Colocasia spp.) corms and traded mainly as a convenience format for retail and foodservice. Global primary production of taro is concentrated in tropical and subtropical regions, with FAO INPhO (referencing FAOSTAT for 2008) highlighting Cameroon, China, Ghana, and Nigeria as principal producing countries. International trade demand is closely linked to migrant/diaspora consumption in developed markets and to the product’s ability to travel farther than fresh corms when maintained in a frozen cold chain. Market performance is highly sensitive to upstream crop health (notably taro leaf blight risk) and to downstream frozen logistics reliability and energy costs.
Major Producing Countries
- CameroonHighlighted by FAO INPhO (referencing FAOSTAT for 2008) as a principal producing country for taro.
- ChinaHighlighted by FAO INPhO (referencing FAOSTAT for 2008) as a principal producing country for taro.
- GhanaHighlighted by FAO INPhO (referencing FAOSTAT for 2008) as a principal producing country for taro.
- NigeriaHighlighted by FAO INPhO (referencing FAOSTAT for 2008) as a principal producing country for taro.
Specification
Major VarietiesDasheen type (taro; Colocasia esculenta)
Physical Attributes
- Edible aroids produce starchy storage corms/cormels; taro is commonly referenced as Colocasia esculenta in post-harvest literature.
- Some cultivars are described as acrid and require appropriate preparation/cooking.
Compositional Metrics
- Taro corm nutritional reference values are reported in FAO INPhO post-harvest compendium tables (e.g., carbohydrate and energy per 100 g edible portion).
- Organic acid anions and oxalate measures (including total oxalate and calcium oxalate) are reported in FAO INPhO post-harvest compendium tables for edible aroids.
Grades
- Importers typically require clean product and compliance with importing-country phytosanitary requirements; export transactions rely on agreed product specifications rather than a single universal grade standard (FAO INPhO).
- For quick-frozen vegetable-type handling, Codex CXS 320-2015 defines quick-freezing expectations and cold-chain maintenance at -18°C or colder.
Packaging
- Common formats for frozen root/tuber products include retail bags and foodservice/bulk packs, stored and distributed frozen to protect quality.
- Cold-chain integrity is typically managed via packaging suitable for frozen storage and transport, aligned with Codex quick-frozen handling expectations.
ProcessingPrepared by operations such as washing, peeling, cutting and (as applicable) blanching/enzyme deactivation prior to quick freezing (Codex CXS 320-2015).Maintained at -18°C or colder across the cold chain for quality preservation (Codex CXS 320-2015).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Corm harvest → de-soiling/cleaning → peeling → cutting (chunks/slices/cubes) → (as applicable) blanching/enzyme deactivation → quick freezing → frozen storage → frozen transport/distribution → retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Diaspora/migrant consumption in developed markets supported by improved post-harvest handling and logistics (FAO INPhO).
- Convenience and longer-distance distribution enabled by frozen cold-chain storage versus fresh corm perishability constraints.
Temperature
- Maintain at -18°C or colder throughout storage, transportation, distribution and retail for quick-frozen products (Codex CXS 320-2015).
Shelf Life
- Sellable quality is strongly dependent on continuous frozen handling and avoiding temperature abuse across the cold chain (Codex CXS 320-2015 handling practice).
Risks
Plant Disease HighTaro leaf blight (Phytophthora colocasiae) is a major global biological threat to taro cultivation and can sharply reduce field output in humid conditions, disrupting raw-material availability for frozen taro processing and export supply programs.Diversify origin sourcing, support resistant/clean planting material programs, and maintain disease monitoring and contingency inventory planning for processors.
Cold Chain MediumFrozen taro trade depends on maintaining -18°C or colder across the cold chain; logistics disruptions, reefer constraints, or power instability can degrade quality and raise rejection risk.Use validated frozen logistics lanes, temperature monitoring, and contractual cold-storage redundancy at origin and destination.
Regulatory Compliance MediumExporters must meet importing-country phytosanitary and sanitation expectations; inadequate cleaning or non-compliance can delay or block market access and raise costs.Implement robust cleaning/de-soiling controls, documented hygiene systems, and destination-specific phytosanitary compliance checks.
Sustainability
- Cold-chain energy demand and refrigerant management are material sustainability considerations for frozen taro trade because product integrity depends on sustained frozen temperatures.
- Packaging intensity can increase versus fresh corm trade due to frozen retail and bulk formats.
Labor & Social
- Edible aroids are widely grown in smallholder/subsistence contexts, and FAO INPhO notes women’s significant roles in cultivation and post-production operations in many producing regions.
FAQ
Why is taro typically intended to be cooked before eating?FAO INPhO’s edible aroids guidance notes that taro corms should be cooked before consumption to address calcium oxalate crystals and related acridity concerns.
What temperature should frozen taro be kept at during storage and distribution?Codex’s standard for quick-frozen vegetables indicates product should be maintained at -18°C or colder at all points in the cold chain for quick-frozen handling.
Which HS heading commonly covers taro in frozen form?Taro is commonly classified under HS heading 0714.40 (taro, Colocasia spp.), which includes frozen forms in tariff references such as Japan’s webTARIFF listings.
Sources
Frozen Taro Tuber Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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China
United States
Ecuador
New Zealand
Australia
Fiji
Costa Rica
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Nicaragua
Spain
Malaysia
All country market pages: China, United States, Ecuador, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Costa Rica, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Nicaragua, Spain, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Vietnam, Oman, Hong Kong, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Myanmar [Burma], Poland, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Switzerland, Indonesia, Honduras, Japan, Madagascar, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada, France, Martinique, Singapore, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Cyprus, Portugal, Qatar, Uganda, Czechia, Belgium, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Macao, South Korea, Lithuania, Bahrain, Pakistan, Maldives, Tanzania, Jamaica, Jordan, Greece, Peru, Finland, Mauritius, Austria, South Africa, Cambodia, Argentina, Aruba, Burundi, Bermuda, Bahamas, Ivory Coast, Chile, Egypt, Falkland Islands, Guatemala, Hungary, Israel, Iceland, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Malta, Mexico, Panama, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, El Salvador, Tunisia, Tonga, Ukraine, Uruguay
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