How much is 1kg of sweet potatoes? Sweet potato price today

Sweet potatoes are a high-value agricultural product with strong demand in both domestic and export markets. As a result, their pricing is always a major concern for farmers and consumers alike—especially as the market fluctuates seasonally, depending on supply and demand. Let’s explore the latest sweet potato prices as of Thursday, August 14, 2025 with Kamereo in the article below!

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A collection of regularly updated articles providing detailed market prices for various agricultural products.

Today’s Sweet Potato Price Table

Sweet Potato Prices in Vietnam

Prices of sweet potatoes in key growing regions are showing a positive trend, reaching 17,000 VND/kg, significantly higher than previous days. Below is the current market price for various types of sweet potatoes in Vietnam:

Type of Sweet Potato	Price Range (VND/kg)
Purple Sweet Potato	15,000 – 17,000
White Sweet Potato	25,000 – 50,000
Yellow Sweet Potato	30,000 – 40,000
Dalat Honey Sweet Potato	35,000 – 60,000
Japanese Sweet Potato	35,000 – 45,000
Chinese Honey Sweet Potato	8,000 – 15,000

(Updated: December 2024)

Export Sweet Potato Prices

Vietnam exports a large quantity of sweet potatoes annually to China, which remains the largest and most active market. Therefore, export prices are also a point of interest for producers and trading businesses.

While there’s no official report from Vietnam Customs as of November 6, 2024, business sources and market reports show the following price ranges:

Type	Price Range (VND/quintal)
Premium Grade	1,800,000 – 2,200,000
Standard Grade	700,000 – 1,500,000

(Updated: December 2024)

Factors Influencing Sweet Potato Prices

Sweet potato prices are influenced by a variety of natural and economic factors, including:

Supply & Demand: Harvest volumes in key regions directly affect pricing. Oversupply with low demand usually leads to price drops, and vice versa.
Product Quality: Sweet potatoes that are uniform in size, disease-free, and meet export standards are priced higher.
Weather & Farming Conditions: Unstable weather can lower yields and quality, causing price volatility.
Export Market Conditions: Changes in Chinese import policies or competition from other countries can heavily affect export prices.
Logistics & Storage: Fuel prices, transportation costs, and storage conditions also impact final product pricing.
Macroeconomic Trends: Global food commodity trends and economic conditions also play a role in price fluctuations.

*Sweet potato prices are affected by many factors*

Popular Types of Sweet Potatoes on the Market

Here are the most favored types of sweet potatoes currently available:

Japanese Sweet Potato: Fragrant, sweet, creamy texture when cooked. Grown mostly in the Central Highlands and exported to China, Japan, and Korea.
Purple Sweet Potato: Vibrant color, high in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Great for desserts and healthy diets.
Yellow Sweet Potato: Mildly sweet with a fluffy texture, common in home cooking.
White Sweet Potato (Milk Sweet Potato): Pale skin, white flesh, subtly sweet. Perfect for boiling, soups, or desserts.
Honey Sweet Potato: Releases natural syrup when cooked. Ideal for baking, roasting, or making sweets. Popular in both domestic and export markets.
Glutinous Sweet Potato (Floury): Soft, yellow-orange flesh, often used for frying, soups, or processing into flour and snacks.

*There are many types of sweet potatoes on the market*

How to Choose Delicious, High-Quality Sweet Potatoes

Not everyone knows how to choose the best sweet potatoes. Here are a few simple tips:

Check the skin: Look for smooth, unblemished skin with no signs of mold or damage.
Weight and texture: Heavier and firmer potatoes tend to have more starch and better taste.
Shape: Opt for medium-sized, elongated tubers. Oversized ones may be fibrous and dry.
Stem end: Fresh sweet potatoes often have intact, moist stems. Dry, shrunken stems may indicate age.
Buy in-season: Sweet potatoes harvested in-season are tastier and more affordable.
Source: Choose products from trusted suppliers or supermarkets to ensure safety and origin clarity.

*Tips for choosing delicious, quality sweet potatoes*

Where to Buy Quality Sweet Potatoes in Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City?

If you’re looking for fresh, high-quality sweet potatoes in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, Kamereo is a reliable option. Kamereo is a professional food supply platform offering fresh produce sourced and handled with care—from farm to delivery.

Some sweet potato products at Kamereo:

Honey Sweet Potato

32,550đ/KILOGRAM

39,500đ/KILOGRAM

Japanese Sweet Potato

37,800đ/KILOGRAM

48,000đ/KILOGRAM

Purple Sweet Potato South

34,650đ/KILOGRAM

Andros Chunky Purple Sweet Potato Jam 1kg

145,800đ/PACK

173,000đ/PACK

Frozen Sweet Potato Dice With Sugar 10mm (Without Skin)

160,920đ/KILOGRAM

Sweet Potato Buds South

22,050đ/KILOGRAM

Bella Napoli Lentils Beans 400g

33,480đ/CAN

White Basil South

45,150đ/KILOGRAM

54,000đ/KILOGRAM

Taro Root

44,100đ/KILOGRAM

Vietnamese Yellow Taro

40,950đ/KILOGRAM

46,500đ/KILOGRAM

Purple Taro

51,450đ/KILOGRAM

56,500đ/KILOGRAM

Cassava South

19,950đ/KILOGRAM

Potato Big Size

18,900đ/KILOGRAM

24,000đ/KILOGRAM

Potato Medium Size

16,800đ/KILOGRAM

21,000đ/KILOGRAM

Edible Yam

30,450đ/KILOGRAM

Vietnamese Purple Taro

44,100đ/KILOGRAM

Purple Yam South

37,800đ/KILOGRAM

43,000đ/KILOGRAM

White Yam South

37,800đ/KILOGRAM

42,500đ/KILOGRAM

Frozen Peeled Taro 500g / 六角さといも

114,500đ/PACK

EUFood Potato Starch 400g

40,500đ/PACK

50,500đ/PACK

Kamereo offers a variety of standard-grade sweet potatoes suitable for restaurants, cafes, and food processing businesses. With a convenient online ordering system and fast delivery, you’ll save time while ensuring quality.

Experience the difference with Kamereo – a trusted partner where product quality and service come together.

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