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Yam

Regular Sourcing

Yam is traded fresh (whole tubers) or as processed yam flour ("elubo").

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Origin & sourcing context

Major producing states include Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa, Niger, and Ekiti.

Common regions: Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa, Niger, Ekiti

Available forms

Fresh whole tubers · Processed yam flour (where sourced)

Season & availability

Main harvest generally August–December, depending on region and variety.

Stacked yam tubers at a sourcing point

Common applications

Where yam is used

  • Direct food staple

    Consumed as a fresh tuber.

  • Yam flour

    Milled for swallow and porridge preparation.

Yam tubers heaped in a wheelbarrow at a Nigerian market

Packaging

Fresh tubers typically in mesh/ventilated sacks or crates; flour in woven or multi-wall bags.

Export & handling

Fresh yam is perishable and sensitive to temperature/humidity in transit — a key logistics consideration.

Quality & specification

Specifications are agreed according to buyer requirements and applicable trade standards, confirmed at the point of inquiry.

Container terminal and vessels at a West African port

From origin to destination

Moving yam to market

Documentation, packaging and logistics coordination are arranged against your requirement, with the appropriate partners at each stage.

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Illustrative port and logistics environment. AZARO does not own or operate the facilities or vessels shown.

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