Import Data of Yams to the U.S. in 2023
In the year 2023, a total of approximately 52,787,803.79 kg of yams were imported into the United States. This massive quantity was shipped using a total of 4,955.53 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units).
Quantity and Unit Distribution
The yams were transported in various types of containers such as:
- CTN: 2,254,392 units (across 946 shipments)
- BOX: 859,507 units (across 655 shipments)
- PCS: 841,790 units (across 554 shipments)
- PKG: 385,906 units (across 240 shipments)
- CAS: 255,730 units (across 179 shipments)
- DRM: 4,440 units (across 17 shipments)
- BAG: 6,192 units (across 8 shipments)
- BAL: 2,500 units (across 1 shipment)
- BDL: 10 units (across 1 shipment)
- CBC: 24 units (across 1 shipment)
Top Exporting Countries and their Loading Ports
Here is a table displaying the top exporting countries of yams to the United States in 2023 along with their loading ports:
| Country | Port(s) | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| China | QINGDAO | 164 |
| HONG KONG | 139 | |
| YANTIAN | 116 | |
| Costa Rica | BAHIA DE MOIN | 324 |
| PUERTO LIMON | 43 | |
| CALDERA | 20 | |
| Colombia | CARTAGENA | 251 |
| BARRANQUILLA | 94 | |
| SANTA MARTA | 39 | |
| Jamaica | PORT BUSTAMANTE | 270 |
| CAUCEDO | 1 | |
| Japan | TOKYO | 110 |
| PUSAN | 26 | |
| KOBE | 24 |
Top Exporters and Importers
The following lists display the top exporters and importers of yams to the United States in 2023:
Top Exporters
- MAGOFRUIT SAS (73 Shipments)
- AGROEXPORTADORA POTRERILLOS S A (64 Shipments)
- SIERRA NEVADA TRADE S A (64 Shipments)
- FAIRFIELD FARMS (52 Shipments)
- NCHUSO SAN ENTERPRISE (51 Shipments)
Top Importers
- EL SOL BRANDS INC (102 Shipments)
- GOYA FOODS INC (71 Shipments)
- J&C ENTERPRISES INC (61 Shipments)
- WEST AFRICA IMPORT COMPANY (47 Shipments)
- ARC EN CIEL PRODUCE INC (41 Shipments)