SADC: Cassava Market 2024

Cassava Market Size in SADC

After four years of growth, the SADC cassava market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cassava Production in SADC

In value terms, cassava production declined slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of cassava production was Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cassava production in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Angola (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mozambique (X tons), with a X% share.

In Democratic Republic of the Congo, cassava production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of cassava in SADC totaled X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2022. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the cassava yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cassava production in SADC dropped modestly to X ha, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Cassava Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, cassava exports in SADC dropped to X tons, reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cassava exports amounted to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Tanzania (X tons), together reaching X% of total export.

Tanzania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cassava exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Tanzania increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) also remains the largest cassava supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Tanzania totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tanzania amounted to X% per year.

Cassava Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cassava decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cassava imports expanded notably to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importer of cassava in SADC, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Angola (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Angola ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cassava in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Angola totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform