Yams Prices in Sri Lanka
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (LKR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.98 | 301 | ▼ 3.9% | ▼ 3.9% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the yams price in Sri Lanka available is US$ 0.98 per kg (301 LKR), down 3.9% year-on-year.
Sri Lanka exported 106 tonnes of yams in 2024, valued at US$103,588, ranking 23rd out of 52 yam exporters and accounting for 0.1% of global exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value declining by 11.1% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for yams is US$0.9775 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - yams in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka exported 106 tonnes of yams in 2024, valued at US$103,588, ranking 23rd out of 52 yam exporters and accounting for 0.1% of global exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value declining by 11.1% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for yams is US$0.9775 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Sri Lanka exported $103.6K (106 t) of yams▼ 11.1% YoY. That ranks #23 worldwide (0.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top yams exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Jamaica $37.1M · 21.9%
- #2 China $28.9M · 17.1%
- #3 Japan $22.3M · 13.2%
- #4 US $19.4M · 11.5%
- #5 Costa Rica $17.6M · 10.4%
Annual export data Sri Lanka · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103.6K | 106 t | $0.98 |
| 2023 | $116.5K | 114.5 t | $1.02 |
| 2022 | $155.4K | 193.8 t | $0.8 |
| 2021 | $136.6K | 123 t | $1.11 |
| 2020 | $28.2K | 19.3 t | $1.46 |
HS Code
yams is traded under Harmonized System code 0714.30. 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.