Taro (arrowroot) Prices in Sri Lanka
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (LKR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 2.08 | 640 | ▲ 38.1% | ▲ 38.1% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the taro (arrowroot) price in Sri Lanka available is US$ 2.08 per kg (640 LKR), up 38.1% year-on-year.
Sri Lanka exported 12 tonnes of taro (arrowroot) in 2024, valued at US$25,366, ranking 28th out of 52 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value increasing by 30.3% year-over-year. The latest export unit value is US$2.0785 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - taro (arrowroot) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka exported 12 tonnes of taro (arrowroot) in 2024, valued at US$25,366, ranking 28th out of 52 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value increasing by 30.3% year-over-year. The latest export unit value is US$2.0785 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Sri Lanka exported $25.4K (12.2 t) of taro (arrowroot)▲ 30.3% YoY. That ranks #28 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top taro (arrowroot) exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 China $79.6M · 48.2%
- #2 Ecuador $33.1M · 20.1%
- #3 Fiji $18.2M · 11%
- #4 Costa Rica $11.7M · 7.1%
- #5 US $3.7M · 2.2%
Annual export data Sri Lanka · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.4K | 12.2 t | $2.08 |
| 2023 | $19.5K | 12.9 t | $1.51 |
| 2022 | $12.5K | 6.8 t | $1.83 |
| 2021 | $9.4K | 3.5 t | $2.71 |
| 2020 | $6.7K | 2.3 t | $2.9 |
HS Code
taro (arrowroot) is traded under Harmonized System code 0714.40. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.