Nigeria continues to dominate global cassava production with a share of 19.55% in 2024, showing a year-on-year growth of 2.39% from 2023. The Democratic Republic of the Congo follows with a 14.07% share and a 3.06% increase. Thailand and Ghana also exhibit strong positions with shares of 10.09% and 7.77%, growing by 2.0% and 3.66%, respectively. Cambodia shows the highest year-on-year growth among the major producers with a 4.87% increase, reaching a 5.06% share. Brazil's production slightly declined by 2.68% to hold a 4.86% share, while Indonesia decreased by 4.1% to 4.07%. Other notable contributors include Vietnam (3.33%), Tanzania (2.79%), and Angola (2.7%), with moderate variations in their shares.
Key future trends to watch in global cassava production include:
-Continued strong growth in African nations, particularly in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, and Cameroon.
-The impact of technological and agricultural advancements on yield improvements in top-producing countries.
-Potential shifts in production shares due to climate change, policy changes, and investments targeting agricultural sustainability and productivity.
-Opportunities and challenges surrounding cassava usage diversification into biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Top countries in Cassava Production Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Nigeria | 19.55 | 2023 | +1.62% | +2.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Democratic Republic of the Congo | 14.07 | 2023 | +2.81% | +3.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Thailand | 10.09 | 2023 | +1.17% | +2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ghana | 7.77 | 2023 | +2.92% | +3.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cambodia | 5.06 | 2023 | +4.08% | +4.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Brazil | 4.86 | 2023 | -2.94% | -2.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Indonesia | 4.07 | 2023 | -3.83% | -4.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Vietnam | 3.33 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Tanzania | 2.79 | 2023 | +2.81% | +1.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Angola | 2.7 | 2023 | -0.43% | -0.11% | View data |
