Dioscorea Alata
Overview
Product sourcing insights & recommendations
I have completed a comprehensive market and product analysis for Dioscorea alata (purple yam/ube). The findings indicate that ube is projected to be the "Matcha Successor" of 2026, driven by its vibrant natural purple color and functional health benefits.
Key insights included in the report:
- Market Growth: The yam root extract market is forecasted to grow to USD 300 million by 2033 with an 8.8% CAGR.
- Supply Outlook: Anticipated shortages and price hikes in 2026 due to climate-impacted harvests in the Philippines.
- Product Trends: High demand for ube powder and extracts in the baking, beverage (lattes/boba), and wellness industries.
- Sourcing: I identified current wholesale pricing ranging from $1.41/kg for frozen yam to $18/kg for high-grade Ube powder.
Detailed analysis, industrial application data, and a shortlist of commercial sourcing options are available in the deliverable below.
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Dioscorea Alata Extract Yam Root Extract
Products · 3 lists
Food Grade Purple Yam Root Extract Powder 10:1 Natural Anthocyanin Purple Yam Extract
Xi'an Ruierli Biological Engineering Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN4 yrs
Factory Supply Nature purple Yam Extract Powder Ube Powder purple Yam Powder Bulk Stock
100% Pure Organic Nutritious Purple Yam Powder High Quality Dioscorea Alata Extract/UBE Powder
Hunan MT Health Inc.verified🇨🇳CN10 yrs
Food Grade Dioscorea Alata Purple Yam Extract Rich Anthocyanins Antioxidant Botanical Spray Dried Powder
Shaanxi Mochao Biotechnology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN1 yr
OEM/ODM Natural UBE Powder Purple Yam Powder Dioscorea Alata Extract
Shaanxi Zeno Biotech Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN1 yr
Wild Purple Yam Root Extract Powder Food Grade Bulk Natural Anthocyanins Herbal Supplement Food Colorant
Qingdao Bozewon International Trade Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN11 yrs
High Pure Nutritious Purple Yam Powder Dioscorea Alata Extract UBE Powder
Grherb Biotech Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN3 yrs
Traditional Purple Yam Powder | Natural Food Colorant Vitamin C Herbal Extract | Health Food Grade ISO9001/Halal/Kosher
Xi'an Super Supplement Factoryverified🇨🇳CN3 yrs
Purple Yam Powder Naturally Sweet & Colorful Herbal Extract for Baking Rich in Vitamin C & Anthocyanin
Shanxi Hill Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN4 yrs
High Quality Wild Yam Root Extract Powder in Bulk
Xi'an Surnature Biological Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN12 yrs
Premium Food Wild Yam Extract Powder 100% Natural Wild Yam Root Extract Containing 16% Diosgenin Protein Plant-based Yam
Sichuan Zhong Hong Natural Medicine Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN2 yrs
Diosgenin Herbal Supplements 98% 90% Wild Yam Root Extract Diosgenin Powder Natural Diosgenin
Xi'an Eco Biotech Factory Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN4 yrs
Pure Wild Yam Root Extract Powder Food Grade Herbal Extract with Diosgenin Available in Drum Packaging
Shaanxi Ruiwo Phytochem Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN6 yrs
Fruiterco Diosgenin Dioscin Wild Yam Root Powder Chinese Wild Yam Extract
Shaanxi Fruiterco Biotechnology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN6 yrs
Chinese Wild Yam Root Extract 90% Diosgenin
Xi 'an Best Biotechnology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN9 yrs
Supply Diosgenin Powder Natural Plant Wild Yam Root Extract 98% Diosgenin
Xi'an International Healthcare Factory Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN6 yrs
Factory Supply Natural Wild Yam Extract 16% Diosgenin Herbal Extract Powder Drum Packaging Top Grade Cosmetic Grade
Shaanxi Integreen Biotech Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN3 yrs
Wild Yam Root Extract Dioscorea Opposite P.E. Herbal Extract White Powder 95% Diosgenin Food Grade in Bottle/Drum Packaging
Shaanxi Jiuyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN1 yr
High Quality Food Grade American Yam /Mexican Yam Powder 98% Diosgenin Wild Yam Root Extract Powder
Yangling Refine Biology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN1 yr
Wild Yam Extract Powder Natural Herbal Supplement Hormone Support Solvent Extraction Healthcare Grade White HPLC Drum OEM
Shaanxi Kepler Biotech Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN3 yrs
Organic Wild Yam Root Extract Yam Powder Diosgenin 98% Food Grade Wild Yam Extract
Botanical Cube Inc.verified🇨🇳CN9 yrs
USA / EU Warehouse Natural Igname Chinois Diosgenin PowderWild Yam Extract Powder
Xi An Sunray Biotechnology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN4 yrs
Factory Supply High Quality Natural Plant Dioscorea Villosa Diosgenin 20% Wild Yam Root Extract 6% 20%Diosgenin Powder
Beton Nutrition Corporationverified🇨🇳CN4 yrs
Herbal Wild Yam Extract Cosmetic Grade Wild Yam Extract Powder
Xi'an Sentian Biotechnology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN6 yrsUSA / EU Warehouse Natural Igname Chinois Diosgenin PowderWild Yam Extract Powder
Factory Supply High Quality Natural Plant Dioscorea Villosa Diosgenin 20% Wild Yam Root Extract 6% 20%Diosgenin Powder
Herbal Wild Yam Extract Cosmetic Grade Wild Yam Extract Powder
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CNBC and the Filipino Inquirer report on UBE shortages in 2026: climate change and harvest reductions in the Philippines are pushing prices up.
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The study aimed to compare cultivated and wild Dioscorea alata resources about the physiochemical properties and in vitro digestibility in ...
The greater yam (Dioscorea alata L.): A review of its ...
ScienceDirect.com
Here, we conduct a detailed and comprehensive literature review regarding the chemical composition and functional properties of the greater yam.
Comparative Study of the Physicochemical, Functional ... - PMC
PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)
Dioscorea is a diverse group of tubers known as yams, among which D. alata and D. rotundata stand out for their socioeconomic importance. Sci Nutr . 2026 Mar ...