Yams Prices in United Kingdom (UK)
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Price (US$/lb) | Local (GBP) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 3.34 | 1.51 | 2.68 | ▲ 52.1% | ▲ 52.1% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the yams price in United Kingdom (UK) available is US$ 3.34 per kg (US$ 1.51 / lb) (2.68 GBP, 1.22 GBP / lb), up 52.1% year-on-year.
The United Kingdom exported 336 tonnes of yams in 2024, valued at US$737,732, ranking 15th out of 52 global exporters and accounting for 0.4% of world exports. Exports increased by 166.5% year-on-year, and the UK is a net exporter of yams. The latest export unit value is US$3.3387 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - yams in United Kingdom (UK)
The United Kingdom exported 336 tonnes of yams in 2024, valued at US$737,732, ranking 15th out of 52 global exporters and accounting for 0.4% of world exports. Exports increased by 166.5% year-on-year, and the UK is a net exporter of yams. The latest export unit value is US$3.3387 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, United Kingdom (UK) exported $737.7K (336.2 t) of yams▲ 166.5% YoY. That ranks #15 worldwide (0.4% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $17.6M · 10.4%
Annual export data United Kingdom (UK) · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $737.7K | 336.2 t | $2.19 |
| 2023 | $276.8K | 226.5 t | $1.22 |
| 2022 | $346.8K | 274.5 t | $1.26 |
| 2021 | $271.1K | 301.8 t | $0.9 |
| 2020 | $39.3K | 9.1 t | $4.32 |
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.