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Cassava market in Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

After a slight decrease in 2019, cassava production in Africa rebounded and climbed from 196.9 million tonnes in 2018 to 219.9 million tonnes in 2023. This growth was primarily fueled by targeted government agricultural programs in Nigeria designed to enhance yield and expand cultivated area, coupled with policies that promoted the industrialization of the cassava supply chain.

Industrial demand for cassava expanded significantly, particularly for bioethanol, bioplastics, and gluten-free food products. This diversification into new applications, along with increased consumer awareness of cassava's nutritional benefits, supported market growth even during the COVID-19 pandemic, when supply chains faced disruptions but production remained resilient due to the crop's essential nature.

The market saw substantial investments in processing capacity, including the launch of new cassava transformation units by major companies like Olam Group. Entry of new players with innovative technologies further boosted production efficiency and product quality, aligning with stricter labeling and traceability requirements that enhanced market standards.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2018-2023, M t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, M t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cassava in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, M t

Top producers of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Africa's cassava production experienced its largest decline of 3.1%. However, in 2020, production rebounded to 195.8 million tonnes, showing a slight improvement of 2.6% compared to the previous year. The peak production occurred in 2018 at 196.9 million tonnes, which represented the largest annual increase of 10.3%. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 9.7%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2017-2020, M t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.3%	(3.1%)	2.6%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cassava from Africa

Exports in kind, t

Africa's cassava exports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the continent exported 11 452 tonnes, marking a limited year-on-year increase of 3.5%. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 169.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 39.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	81.2%	43.6%	3.5%	39.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Africa's cassava exports in volume terms were highly diversified across destinations. France accounted for 4.8% of exports, Turkey for 2.3%, and Belgium for 1.5%, with these three countries together representing only 8.7% of total flows. The remaining 91.3% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Africa's cassava exports in value terms recorded their lowest point at 5 697 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 6.9%. By 2020, exports rebounded to 7 453 thousand US dollars, showing a significant increase of 30.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 29.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 9.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	(6.9%)	30.8%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that Africa's cassava exports in value terms were not concentrated in a few key markets. France represented 4.1% of exports, the Netherlands 2.2%, and Canada 1.7%, with these three countries collectively accounting for just 8.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cassava to Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Africa's cassava imports in volume terms reached their peak at 19 560 tonnes, following the largest annual increase of 47.5% in 2018. However, after two years of growth, imports declined in 2020 to 18 942 tonnes, a decrease of 3.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports overall increased by 54.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 15.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.5%	8.2%	(3.2%)	15.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Africa's cassava imports in value terms saw their largest decline of 2.3%. In 2020, imports reached 19 080 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight increase of 2.0% from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 19 129 thousand US dollars, which also marked the largest annual increase of 37.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 37%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US