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Cassava Market in Latin America and the Caribbean - Key Insights
IndexBox has just published a new report, the Latin America and the Caribbean - Cassava - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.
The revenue of the cassava market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The total market indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the cassava market reached its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, the growth of the cassava market failed to regain its momentum.
Production in Latin America and the Caribbean
In 2017, approx. X tonnes of cassava were produced in Latin America and the Caribbean; declining by -X% against the previous year. Brazil (X tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of cassava production, comprising approx. X% of total production. Moreover, cassava production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the world's second largest producer, Paraguay (X tonnes), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Colombia (X tonnes), with a X% share.
In Brazil, cassava production plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. Since Brazil constitutes the leading cassava producer in Latin America, the decline of Brazil's output generally determines the generally negative trend in terms of total cassava output. This was largely conditioned by a mild curtailment of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures. In other countries, the average annual rates of growth with regard to cassava output were as follows: Paraguay (+X% per year) and Colombia (+X% per year).
Cassava Exports
Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean
In 2017, approx. X tonnes of cassava were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; flattening at the previous year. The cassava exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
In value terms, cassava exports amounted to $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2017.
Exports by Country
Costa Rica dominates cassava exports structure, reaching X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. Nicaragua (X tonnes) occupied the minor share of total exports.
From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to cassava exports from Costa Rica stood at +X%. At the same time, Nicaragua (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nicaragua emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Nicaragua and Costa Rica decreased by -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) remains the largest cassava supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Nicaragua ($X), with a X% share of global exports.
Export Prices by Country
The cassava export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per tonne in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade.'
Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Costa Rica ($X per tonne), while Nicaragua amounted to $X per tonne.
From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Costa Rica (+X% per year).
Cassava Imports
Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean
The imports amounted to X tonnes in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The cassava imports continue to indicate a mild descent.
In value terms, cassava imports totaled $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2017.
Imports by Country
In 2017, El Salvador (X tonnes) represented the key importer for cassava, comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tonnes) and Brazil (X tonnes), together mixed up X% share of total imports. Colombia (X tonnes) and Bahamas (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.
El Salvador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of cassava imports. At the same time, Chile (+X%) and Colombia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest growing importer in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Brazil (-X%) and Bahamas (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Brazil and Bahamas increased by X% and X% percentage points, while Chile (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest cassava markets worldwide were El Salvador ($X), Chile ($X) and Bahamas ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
The cassava import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per tonne in 2017, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%.
Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Bahamas ($X per kg), while Brazil ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Bahamas (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.
Source: IndexBox Platform
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cassava market in Latin America and the Caribbean. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
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