Production of Fresh Yam in Nigeria
Fresh Yam is categorized under FAO code 0137 - Yams, and the data is presented accordingly.
Production overview
In 2023, Nigeria ranked #1 globally for Fresh Yam production, contributing 69.31% to global output. Nigeria's total production for Fresh Yam was 61,921,741.44 metric tons in 2023.
Production trend chart of Nigeria Fresh Yam
Nigeria's production of Fresh Yam has increased by 17.02% over the past 5 years, rising from 52,914,910 metric tons in 2019 to 61,921,741.44 metric tons in 2023.
The production data for Nigeria Fresh Yam is collected from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The data is classified under the FAO code 0137 - Yams, which represents a specific category within FAO's agricultural production database.
Please note that the FAO code grouping may not exactly align with Fresh Yam as defined in some markets, as the FAO may group products based on broader categories that include similar products.
Export of Fresh Yam from Nigeria
Fresh Yam is categorized under HS code 071430 - Vegetable roots and tubers; yams (Dioscorea spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets, and the data is presented accordingly.
Export overview
As of 2023, Nigeria ranked #32 in global exports of Fresh Yam. Nigeria accounts for approximately 0.02% of the total global export value of Fresh Yam, with an export value of 41,564 USD.
The top countries importing Fresh Yam from Nigeria include United Kingdom, World.
Export trend
Nigeria's export value of Fresh Yam has decreased by 21.14%, falling from 52,707 USD in 2015 to 41,564 USD in 2023.
The export data for Nigeria Fresh Yam is sourced from UN Comtrade and official Customs databases of various countries. The data is categorized under the Harmonized System (HS) code 071430 - Vegetable roots and tubers; yams (Dioscorea spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets, which covers a specific classification for Fresh Yam and related products in international trade.
It's important to note that the HS code classification may not always perfectly match the definition of Fresh Yam in certain markets, as HS codes often encompass a broader range of similar products.
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