How much yams do Ghana produce and export?
Ghana is the 2nd largest producer of yams: 10.1 million tonnes in 2024, 11% of the world's 92.4 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $63.3 million in 2024, 25% of world exports of yams (HS 071430) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 37% of its yams exports by value.
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Ghana's yams production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10.1 million tonnes | 11% | +3.6% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1% | 8.7% | 11% | 11% | 11% |
Ghana's yams exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $63.3 million | 25% | 55,754 t | $1,136 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 071430 (Yams, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried).
Where Ghana's yams goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Ghana's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $24M | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $18M | 29% |
| Canada | $6M | 10% |
| France | $5M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $5M | 7.1% |
How much yams Ghana uses
Ghana's domestic supply of yams was 9.5 million tonnes in 2023, 11% of the world's. Food supply was 157 kg per person a year, 2nd highest of 81 countries with a million or more people. It produced 100% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Yams". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Ghana yams: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/GHA/yams/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.