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Cassava market in Côte d'Ivoire

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cassava market in Côte d'Ivoire demonstrated steady expansion from 5 608 thousand tons in 2018 to 8 248 thousand tons in 2023, reflecting a 47% increase over the period. Growth was consistent annually apart from a modest 2% contraction in 2021, with particularly strong rises of 10% in 2020 and 21% in 2023. The market's overall volume more than kept pace with domestic production, as imports remained negligible and exports were minimal.

In 2024, key structural developments occurred within the sector. The Ivorian government suspended exports of cassava and its derivatives to prioritize national food security, a measure that immediately affected semi-industrial processors engaged in foreign trade. Furthermore, the African Intellectual Property Organization granted a trademark certificate for 'Attiéké,' legally protecting the name of this local cassava semoule and stimulating certification activities. The same year also saw the official launch of a professional interbranch organization for the cassava sector, aiming to unify producers, processors, traders, and public authorities under a more coordinated structure.

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 Côte d'Ivoire
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Côte d'Ivoire

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire consistently ranked 11th globally in cassava production volume.

Top producers of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Côte d'Ivoire's cassava production has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 6 444 thousand tons of cassava, marking a modest 9.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	4.8%	9.6%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cassava from Côte d'Ivoire

Exports in kind, t

Côte d'Ivoire's cassava exports have expanded for three straight years. In 2020, the country exported 271.8 tons of cassava, a substantial 272.9% jump from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 1 041.9%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 125.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	148.6%	23.2%	272.9%	125.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Mali dominated Côte d'Ivoire's cassava exports in volume, accounting for 77.2% of the total. The remaining exports were distributed among a diverse group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 11.3 times. In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire exported 28 009 US dollars worth of cassava, a sharp 443.4% increase from 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, when exports fell by 39.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	242.2%	(39.4%)	443.4%	124.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Mali, Lebanon, and Belgium—collectively absorbed 70.5% of the total value of cassava exports from Côte d'Ivoire.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cassava to Côte d'Ivoire

Imports in kind, t

Côte d'Ivoire's cassava import volume has declined for two consecutive years. In 2019, imports dropped to 0.0 tons, a 72.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, imports fell by 92.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 57.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(72.0%)	(72.2%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, Ghana was the dominant source for Côte d'Ivoire's cassava imports by volume, holding a 73.6% share of total flows. The remainder was split among various smaller origins.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Côte d'Ivoire's cassava import value has risen for two straight years. In 2019, the country imported 1 751 US dollars worth of cassava, a steep 605.3% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, import value grew by 2 163.9%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 182.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	221.0%	605.3%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, France led in value terms for cassava imports into Côte d'Ivoire, accounting for 84.3% of total flows. Other markets combined made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io