Sweet Potatoes Prices in Benin
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (XOF) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Farmgate | 0.34 | 204 | ▲ 5.0% | ▲ 5.0% | FAOSTAT Producer Prices |
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.65 | 1,006 | ▲ 479.8% | ▲ 479.8% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sweet potatoes price in Benin available is US$ 0.34 per kg (204 XOF), up 5.0% year-on-year.
In 2024, Benin exported sweet potatoes valued at US$20, ranking #93 out of 95 exporters, with exports dropping by 98.8% year-on-year. The country produced 112,413 tonnes, placing it #39 globally and accounting for 0.1% of world output, with a notable 45.1% increase in production. The latest farmgate price is US$0.3352 per kg. Benin is a net exporter of sweet potatoes.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sweet potatoes in Benin
In 2024, Benin exported sweet potatoes valued at US$20, ranking #93 out of 95 exporters, with exports dropping by 98.8% year-on-year. The country produced 112,413 tonnes, placing it #39 globally and accounting for 0.1% of world output, with a notable 45.1% increase in production. The latest farmgate price is US$0.3352 per kg. Benin is a net exporter of sweet potatoes.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Benin exported $20 (0 t) of sweet potatoes▼ 98.8% YoY. That ranks #93 worldwide.
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top sweet potatoes exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Netherlands $181.4M · 24.5%
- #2 US $174.1M · 23.5%
- #3 Egypt $163M · 22%
- #4 Spain $24.8M · 3.4%
- #5 Portugal $23.8M · 3.2%
Annual export data Benin · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20 | 0 t | $1.65 |
| 2023 | $1.6K | 5.7 t | $0.28 |
| 2022 | $100 | 0.5 t | $0.2 |
| 2021 | $2K | 5.5 t | $0.36 |
| 2020 | $627 | 0.8 t | $0.78 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Benin produced 112.4 kt of sweet potatoes in 2024▲ 45.1% YoY. It ranks #39 among producing countries (0.1% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
HS Code
sweet potatoes is traded under Harmonized System code 0714.20. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; production - FAOSTAT (FAO); harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.