Cocoyam [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott]: Exploring the Production, Health and Trade Potentials in Sub-Saharan Africa

Cocoyam [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] also known as taro is regarded an important staple crop in the Pacific Islands, Asia and Africa. But, Africa has been unpopular international market though it accounted for highest share of global production level last two decades. Therefore, this study explores outlook decades (2000–2019) with a special focus on African countries noting their challenges limitations. Also, industrial, nutritional health benefits were discussed to showcase other viable potentials beyond its usefulness food security continent.