Germany: Cassava Market Overview 2021

Cassava Market Size in Germany

After seven years of growth, the German cassava market decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. In general, consumption, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Cassava Production in Germany

In value terms, cassava production contracted slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cassava production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of cassava in Germany stood at X kg per ha in 2020, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, approx. X ha of cassava were harvested in Germany; standing approx. at the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cassava Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of cassava were exported from Germany; growing by X% compared with 2019. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cassava exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and Switzerland (X tonnes) were the main destinations of cassava exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland, Poland, the UK and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Poland (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cassava exported from Germany were Spain ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Poland (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cassava export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cassava Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2020, purchases abroad of cassava decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2006, thus ending a thirteen-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, cassava imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of cassava to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cassava imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Viet Nam (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and Viet Nam (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cassava to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Costa Rica ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Viet Nam, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (+X% per year) and Viet Nam (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cassava import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2019, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per tonne), while the price for Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cassava in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of cassava consumption in 2020 were Nigeria (61M tonnes), Democratic Republic of the Congo (43M tonnes) and Thailand (29M tonnes), with a combined 42% share of global consumption. Ghana, Brazil, Cambodia, Indonesia, Viet Nam, Angola, Tanzania, China, Cameroon and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

What are the largest producers of cassava in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of cassava production in 2020 were Nigeria (61M tonnes), Democratic Republic of the Congo (43M tonnes) and Thailand (31M tonnes), with a combined 43% share of global production. Ghana, Brazil, Cambodia, Indonesia, Viet Nam, Angola, Tanzania, Cameroon, Malawi and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

What are the leading suppliers of cassava to Germany?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($3M) constituted the largest supplier of cassava to Germany, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Costa Rica ($261K), with a 6.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Viet Nam, with a 5.9% share.

What are the leading importers of cassava from Germany?

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In value terms, the largest markets for cassava exported from Germany were Spain ($33K), Switzerland ($17K) and Poland ($12K), with a combined 61% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for cassava in Germany?

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In 2020, the average cassava export price amounted to $2,065 per tonne, declining by -9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cassava in Germany?

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The average cassava import price stood at $1,773 per tonne in 2020, falling by -7.9% against the previous year.

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