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Cassava market in ECOWAS

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"ECOWAS" region includes following countries:

Benin

Burkina Faso

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Côte d'Ivoire

Cabo Verde

Liberia

Mali

Niger

Nigeria

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Earlier Report Observations

Cassava production in ECOWAS reached 102.7 million tons in 2018, supported by entrepreneurial initiatives in Benin that aimed to establish new starch processing plants and attract investment into the sector. The market volume then declined to 96.6 million tons in 2019.

A recovery began in 2020, with steady growth lifting production to 98.8 million tons that year, then to 103.3 million tons in 2021 and 108.5 million tons in 2022.

Output further increased to 111.9 million tons in 2023, driven by the entry of new processing companies in Cameroon that expanded production capacity for cassava derivatives and sought international clients. By 2024, export authorizations for cassava products in Benin and a growing global preference for gluten-free cassava flour reinforced the market's upward trajectory.

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 ECOWAS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in ECOWAS 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 Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin 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 Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin 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 Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin 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 Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin 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 Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin 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 Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin 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 Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin 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 Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin 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 ECOWAS

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 2020, ECOWAS produced 98.8 million tonnes of cassava, marking a modest 2.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 102.7 million tonnes, which represented a 6.8% increase. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline, with production falling by 6.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	(6.0%)	2.3%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cassava from ECOWAS

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. From the low in 2017 to the high in 2019, export volumes varied by 4.5 times. In 2020, ECOWAS's cassava exports were recorded at 2,515 tonnes, representing a 20.8% decrease from the previous year. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 3,177 tonnes, which marked a substantial 290.0% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.1%	290.0%	(20.8%)	52.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. Turkey accounted for 23.0% of exports in kind, Canada for 12.0%, and the Netherlands for 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented 43.9% of total flows, while many other countries made up the remaining 56.1%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

ECOWAS's cassava exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1,028 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 46.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 317.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 61.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.0%	129.4%	46.7%	61.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands accounted for 20.5% of exports in value terms, Canada for 17.8%, and Turkey for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 51.4% of total exports in value terms, remaining the primary destinations for cassava from ECOWAS.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cassava to ECOWAS

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, cassava import volumes into ECOWAS declined. In 2020, imports totalled 132 tonnes, down by 9.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 49.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.4%. The highest import level was recorded in 2019 at 146 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 65.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	65.1%	0.4%	(9.6%)	14.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal held the leading position in imports in kind of cassava to ECOWAS, with a share reaching 1.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year advance, imported cassava volumes into ECOWAS declined. In 2020, import volume amounted to 162 thousand US dollars, down by 11.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 55%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 184 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 61.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	61.3%	8.9%	(11.7%)	15.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal accounted for 39.6% of imports in value terms, Spain for 12.8%, and China for 1.0%. These three countries continued to be the main suppliers of cassava to ECOWAS, jointly forming 53.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to ECOWAS in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io