Ireland: Cassava Market Overview 2021

Cassava Market Size in Ireland

The Irish cassava market expanded to $X in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cassava Production in Ireland

In value terms, cassava production amounted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Cassava production peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2019, the average yield of cassava in Ireland stood at X kg per ha, approximately mirroring 2018 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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 2019, the total area harvested in terms of cassava production in Ireland amounted to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cassava Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2019, cassava exports from Ireland stood at X tonnes, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cassava exports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for cassava exports from Ireland, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average cassava export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to X% per year.

Cassava Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2019, imports of cassava into Ireland soared to X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cassava imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, India (X tonnes) constituted the largest cassava supplier to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cassava imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tonnes), threefold. Viet Nam (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Viet Nam (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average cassava import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Ghana ($X per tonne) and the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for India ($X per tonne) and Viet Nam ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI 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 2019 were Nigeria (59M tonnes), Democratic Republic of the Congo (40M tonnes) and Thailand (31M tonnes), together comprising 42% of global consumption. Ghana, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Viet Nam, Angola, Tanzania, Cameroon, Cambodia 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 2019 were Nigeria (59M tonnes), Democratic Republic of the Congo (40M tonnes) and Thailand (31M tonnes), with a combined 42% share of global production. These countries were followed by Ghana, Brazil, Indonesia, Cambodia, Viet Nam, China, Angola, Tanzania, Cameroon and Malawi, which together accounted for a further 38%.

What are the leading suppliers of cassava to Ireland?

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In value terms, India ($59K) constituted the largest supplier of cassava to Ireland, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($27K), with a 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 17% share.

What is the average export price for cassava in Ireland?

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In 2019, the average cassava export price amounted to $2,197 per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cassava in Ireland?

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In 2019, the average cassava import price amounted to $1,447 per tonne, rising by 8.5% against the previous year.