Edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. in Africa

Africa: Edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. was 1.11 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.11 million 1000 USD
Change on year
up 38.9%
Rank
3rd
of 21 groups
All-time high
6.56 million 1000 USD
in 1995
All-time low
59,587 1000 USD
in 1991
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. in Africa, 1991–2024

02.0M4.0M6.0M1991200720241991: 59.6k 1000 USD1992: 60.8k 1000 USD1993: 80.3k 1000 USD1994: 70.8k 1000 USD1995: 6.6M 1000 USD1996: 5.4M 1000 USD1997: 3.8M 1000 USD1998: 3.8M 1000 USD1999: 324.8k 1000 USD2000: 292.3k 1000 USD2001: 277.0k 1000 USD2002: 319.8k 1000 USD2003: 435.6k 1000 USD2004: 562.2k 1000 USD2005: 613.8k 1000 USD2006: 600.3k 1000 USD2007: 731.5k 1000 USD2008: 947.8k 1000 USD2009: 831.6k 1000 USD2010: 753.4k 1000 USD2011: 899.3k 1000 USD2012: 873.5k 1000 USD2013: 885.6k 1000 USD2014: 1.1M 1000 USD2015: 930.0k 1000 USD2016: 945.4k 1000 USD2017: 1.2M 1000 USD2018: 1.3M 1000 USD2019: 1.2M 1000 USD2020: 1.2M 1000 USD2021: 989.1k 1000 USD2022: 1.0M 1000 USD2023: 800.2k 1000 USD2024: 1.1M 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2024, edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. in Africa stood at 1.11 million 1000 USD.

That represents a change of up 38.9% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. in Africa peaked at 6.56 million 1000 USD in 1995 and was at its lowest, 59,587 1000 USD, in 1991.

That places Africa 3rd out of 21 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. in Africa, year by year

Annual values for Edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$) in Africa, 1991 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1991 59,587 1000 USD
1992 60,776 1000 USD +2.0%
1993 80,281 1000 USD +32.1%
1994 70,762 1000 USD -11.9%
1995 6.56 million 1000 USD +9166.5%
1996 5.38 million 1000 USD -17.9%
1997 3.82 million 1000 USD -29.0%
1998 3.81 million 1000 USD -0.1%
1999 324,823 1000 USD -91.5%
2000 292,282 1000 USD -10.0%
2001 276,997 1000 USD -5.2%
2002 319,832 1000 USD +15.5%
2003 435,573 1000 USD +36.2%
2004 562,186 1000 USD +29.1%
2005 613,769 1000 USD +9.2%
2006 600,258 1000 USD -2.2%
2007 731,542 1000 USD +21.9%
2008 947,798 1000 USD +29.6%
2009 831,641 1000 USD -12.3%
2010 753,421 1000 USD -9.4%
2011 899,287 1000 USD +19.4%
2012 873,457 1000 USD -2.9%
2013 885,639 1000 USD +1.4%
2014 1.11 million 1000 USD +25.3%
2015 929,978 1000 USD -16.2%
2016 945,389 1000 USD +1.7%
2017 1.20 million 1000 USD +27.3%
2018 1.30 million 1000 USD +8.1%
2019 1.19 million 1000 USD -8.4%
2020 1.18 million 1000 USD -0.9%
2021 989,136 1000 USD -16.2%
2022 1.01 million 1000 USD +2.2%
2023 800,152 1000 USD -20.8%
2024 1.11 million 1000 USD +38.9%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. in Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1995 +9166.5% 70,762 1000 USD 6.56 million 1000 USD

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.24 million 1000 USD 59,587 1000 USD 6.56 million 1000 USD 9
2000s 561,188 1000 USD 276,997 1000 USD 947,798 1000 USD 10
2010s 1.01 million 1000 USD 753,421 1000 USD 1.30 million 1000 USD 10
2020s 1.02 million 1000 USD 800,152 1000 USD 1.18 million 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 1 Guinea-Bissau 877,440 1000 USD compare
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  3. 3 Peru 127,378 1000 USD compare
  4. 4 Pakistan 118,229 1000 USD compare
  5. 4 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 170,192 1000 USD compare
  6. 5 Eritrea 112,313 1000 USD compare
  7. 6 Jamaica 84,070 1000 USD compare
  8. 6 Melanesia 22,345 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. in Africa?
Edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. in Africa was 1.11 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 6.56 million 1000 USD in 1995.
What is the lowest edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 59,587 1000 USD in 1991.
How does Africa rank for edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c.?
Africa ranks 3rd out of 21 groups with data for 2024.
Is edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c. rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$)
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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