Taro (arrowroot) Prices in Jamaica
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (JMD) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 3.49 | 543 | ▲ 108.1% | ▲ 108.1% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the taro (arrowroot) price in Jamaica available is US$ 3.49 per kg (543 JMD), up 108.1% year-on-year.
In 2023, Jamaica exported 1 tonne of taro (arrowroot) valued at US$3,667, ranking #44 out of 60 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. Export value increased by 108.1% year-on-year, and Jamaica is a net exporter. The latest export unit value is US$3.4871 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - taro (arrowroot) in Jamaica
In 2023, Jamaica exported 1 tonne of taro (arrowroot) valued at US$3,667, ranking #44 out of 60 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. Export value increased by 108.1% year-on-year, and Jamaica is a net exporter. The latest export unit value is US$3.4871 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Jamaica exported $3.7K (1.1 t) of taro (arrowroot)▲ 108.1% YoY. That ranks #44 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top taro (arrowroot) exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 China $79.6M · 48.2%
- #2 Ecuador $33.1M · 20.1%
- #3 Fiji $18.2M · 11%
- #4 Costa Rica $11.7M · 7.1%
- #5 US $3.7M · 2.2%
Annual export data Jamaica · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7K | 1.1 t | $3.49 |
| 2022 | $1.8K | 1.1 t | $1.68 |
| 2021 | $4.9K | 1.8 t | $2.73 |
| 2020 | $11.7K | 4.3 t | $2.73 |
HS Code
taro (arrowroot) is traded under Harmonized System code 0714.40. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.