Cassava market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

Production of fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried cassava in Indonesia showed a general increase from 16 119 thousand tons in 2018 to 17 213 thousand tons in 2023. The most notable growth occurred in 2021, when output jumped by over 7% to 17 492 thousand tons. This rise was primarily driven by the national food diversification program, which promoted cassava as an alternative staple for food security, and the adoption of integrated farming and agricultural mechanization to improve efficiency.

The development of frozen cassava exports supported market demand. In 2020, exports of frozen cassava reached USD 9.7 million, boosted by HACCP certification that enhanced global market access. Small and medium enterprises like CV Nusantara Jaya Food expanded their production capacity and exports by 100% after implementing HACCP, creating additional demand for raw cassava.

Policy measures influenced the market throughout the period. Cassava farmers faced challenges due to the absence of fertilizer subsidies since 2019. However, the Ministry of Agriculture proposed including cassava in the subsidized fertilizer program starting January 2025. In 2024, the National Food Agency issued new regulations on maximum pesticide residues in fresh plant-based foods, including cassava. Consumer behavior also shifted towards dietary diversification, with increased consumption of cassava as a rice alternative.

Production cassava in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, Indonesia ranked as the 6th largest producer of cassava from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of cassava, 2018-2021

World map of production of cassava, 2018-2021

In 2021, Indonesia produced 17 492 thousand tonnes of cassava, representing a 7.5% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 0.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports cassava from Indonesia

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 10.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Indonesia's cassava exports totalled 3 476 tonnes, down 79.0% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 16 529 tonnes, with the largest increase of 431.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the main markets for Indonesia's cassava exports in volume terms were China, accounting for 64.7% of exports, the United States at 11.3%, and Vietnam at 8.1%. Together, these three countries represented 84.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values varied 4.5 times from the low in 2021 to the high in 2020. In 2021, Indonesia's cassava export value totalled 2 167 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic fall of 77.7% from a year earlier. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 9 731 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 134.5% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China, Vietnam, and the United States formed the core group of markets for Indonesia's cassava exports in value terms. China accounted for 52.1% of exports, Vietnam for 12.4%, and the United States for 11.7%, together representing 76.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Imports cassava to Indonesia

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Import volumes dropped to their lowest point in 2021 after peaking in 2019, with a 510 283-fold difference between these years. In 2021, cassava shipments to Indonesia from abroad stood at 0.0 tonnes, marking a steep drop of 100.0% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 103 tonnes, with the largest increase of 1 557.4% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand remained the main source of cassava imports to Indonesia, taking 76.7% of total imports in volume terms, while the remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2021 after peaking in 2019, reflecting a 16 845-fold gap. In 2021, Indonesia's cassava import value stood at 0.1 thousand US dollars, showing an intense decline of 100.0% versus the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 466 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 1 547.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over 2018 to 2021, Thailand was the dominant supplier of cassava to Indonesia in value terms, accounting for 78.9% of total imports, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021