Key Market Indicators
Cassava production is set to reach nearly 49 million metric tons by 2026, according to data from 1966. In 2021, Nigeria was the leading producer of cassava with 42.7 million metric tons. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thailand, and Ghana followed in the ranking, in that order. On average, supply has grown by 4.1% year-on-year since 1966. This is expected to continue, with a 2.3% growth year-on-year up to 2026.