How many Yam(s) get imported into the USA in 2024

Import Data of Yam Product in the U.S.A. for the Year 2024

In the year 2024, a significant amount of Yams were imported into the United States. Let's delve into the details.

1. Quantity of Yams Imported to the U.S.

A total of approximately 75,761,974.46 kg (or approximately 167,083,012 lbs) of yams were imported into the United States in 2024. This weight is equivalent to about 4,818.53 TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units).

2. Countries Exporting the Most Yams to the U.S.

Country Number of Shipments
China 586
Costa Rica 400
Colombia 308
Jamaica 290
Japan 197

3. Top Yam Exporters to the U.S.

Here are the top exporters of yams to the United States in 2024:

  • JAM ISLAND PROCESSING CO LTD (71 Shipments)
  • MAGOFRUIT S A (70 Shipments)
  • AGROEXPORTADORA POTRERILLOS S A (50 Shipments)
  • NCHUSO SAN ENTERPRISE (47 Shipments)
  • ** EXPORTACIONES COMERCIALES LATI** (41 Shipments)
  • Other Exporters (1,837 Shipments)

4. Top Yam Importers to the U.S.

Here are the top importers of yams to the United States in 2024:

  • EL SOL BRANDS INC (81 Shipments)
  • JAM CARIB IMPORT & EXPORT INC (68 Shipments)
  • GOYA FOODS INC (63 Shipments)
  • WEST AFRICA IMPORT COMPANY (53 Shipments)
  • ARC EN CIEL PRODUCE INC (39 Shipments)
  • Other Importers (1,849 Shipments)

It's fascinating to observe the significant role that China, Costa Rica, Colombia, Jamaica, and Japan play in providing yams to the United States market. By understanding these import details, we can better appreciate the global interconnectedness of agricultural trade.