Import Data of Yam in the U.S. in 2023
In the year 2023, a total of approximately 52,807,963.79 kg of Yams were imported into the United States. This massive volume was shipped in 4,957.53 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units).
Quantity and Unit Shipped
Here's a breakdown of the Yam quantities shipped in various units:
- CTN: 2,254,392 units (across 946 shipments)
- BOX: 861,427 units (656 shipments)
- PCS: 841,790 units (554 shipments)
- PKG: 385,906 units (240 shipments)
- CAS: 255,730 units (179 shipments)
- DRM: 4,440 units (17 shipments)
- BAG: 6,192 units (8 shipments)
- BAL: 2,500 units (1 shipment)
- BDL: 10 units (1 shipment)
- CBC: 24 units (1 shipment)
Top Countries Exporting Yams to the U.S.
The following table shows the top countries exporting Yams to the United States, as well as their primary loading ports:
| Country | Loading Ports | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| China | 57047 (QINGDAO), 58201 (HONG KONG), 57078 (YANTIAN) | 531 |
| Costa Rica | 22315 (BAHIA DE MOIN), 22313 (PUERTO LIMON), 22361 (CALDERA) | 408 |
| Colombia | 30107 (CARTAGENA), 30104 (BARRANQUILLA), 30140 (SANTA MARTA) | 401 |
| Jamaica | 24128 (PORT BUSTAMANTE) | 271 |
| Japan | 58886 (TOKYO), 58023 (PUSAN), 58840 (KOBE) | 191 |
Top Shippers of Yams to the U.S.
The following is a list of the top shippers of Yams to the United States:
- MAGOFRUIT SAS
- AGROEXPORTADORA POTRERILLOS S A
- SIERRA NEVADA TRADE S A
- FAIRFIELD FARMS
- NCHUSO SAN ENTERPRISE
Top Importers of Yams to the U.S.
The following is a list of the top importers of Yams to the United States:
- EL SOL BRANDS INC
- GOYA FOODS INC
- J&C ENTERPRISES INC
- WEST AFRICA IMPORT COMPANY
- ARC EN CIEL PRODUCE INC