What forms of sweet potato are covered under the commodity definition?

Sweet potatoes with high starch or inulin content are included, whether they are fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, and regardless of whether they are sliced or in pellet form.

How should sweet potatoes be stored to maintain quality?

Fresh sweet potatoes should be kept chilled, frozen sweet potatoes require a frozen supply chain, and dried sweet potatoes need to be stored in a cool, dry environment to avoid moisture absorption.

Sweet Potato

Sweet potato is a vegetable root harvested for its edible tuber. It is marketed fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, and may be sliced or processed into pellets.

Prices, specifications and international trade for sweet potato under HS 071420.

Sweet Potato Price

$773USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Sweet Potato Historical Unit Values

Sweet potato is quoted in USD/t at NLD. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Sweet Potato Exports and Imports

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Egypt led reported sweet potato exports in 2025, at $236M.

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Sweet Potato Facts and HS Code

Sweet potato belongs to fresh vegetables within produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients. Its customs classification covers HS 071420.

Sweet Potato HS Code

Category	Fresh vegetables — Produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients
HS codes	071420
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	NLD

Production & Handling

Processing steps for sweet potato include Chilling, Freezing, Drying.

Production and Storage

Perishability	High
Processing steps	Chilling Freezing Drying Slicing Pelleting

Uses & Risks

Sweet potato uses, related products and documented risks.

Uses and Related Commodities

Leading origins	Angola, China, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania

Sweet Potato Questions

What forms of sweet potato are covered under the commodity definition?: Sweet potatoes with high starch or inulin content are included, whether they are fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, and regardless of whether they are sliced or in pellet form.
How should sweet potatoes be stored to maintain quality?: Fresh sweet potatoes should be kept chilled, frozen sweet potatoes require a frozen supply chain, and dried sweet potatoes need to be stored in a cool, dry environment to avoid moisture absorption.