The Yam tuber is one of the most important foods in West Africa. There are various species of yam in the world, but the best of the species are available in Nigeria and other West African countries. This is why most international buyers love to export yam from Nigeria. In the production of yam tubers, Nigeria is by far the world’s highest producer of yam and is accountable for over 76% of the world yam production. Yam is good food and has about 200 calories of energy per capita daily if consumed.
UPC: | Ngrc 00010 |
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Seller SKU: | Ngrc 00010 |
Condition: | New |
Availability: | In Stock |
Minimum order quantity: | 1 |
Date first listed on Zandaux | Manufacturers | Suppliers & Exporters in Africa.: | Sep 19, 2024 |
Yams can stay longer time in stores compared to other crops and farmers can be able to store their produce till the market is favorable for sale and profit. Yams can last up to 5 months or more in store. West African countries have the highest number of yam exports in the world. Nigeria carries the highest percentage in total production. A stat in 2004 shows that the production of yam was about 47 million metric tons with Africa having 96% of the total production. Nigeria, in the production and exporting of yam, has a comparative advantage. Yam and cassava are the most important of all the root and tuber crops in the exporting business in the world. Nigeria is an important exporter of these crops. The majority of the states In Nigeria are responsible for the production of yam, but more are produced in states like Benue, Oyo, Nasarawa, Sokoto, Abia, Anambra, Delta, Edo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Niger, Taraba, Osun, and Plateau.
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