The demand for cassava in Niger has shown marked fluctuations from 2014 to 2023, with notable growth in certain years. In 2015, there was a significant increase of 26.17%, before a decline of 20.74% in 2016. Subsequently, 2017 saw an extraordinary surge of 114.77%. The following years fluctuated but generally trended upwards, with a minor dip in 2019 and 2020. The cassava demand reached 435.0 thousand metric tons in 2023, representing a 4.07% year-on-year growth. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years stood at 3.12%.
Forecasted data indicates a steady increase in demand, with the CAGR expected to be 2.92% and overall growth rate of 15.5% over the next five years, reaching 524.11 thousand metric tons by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of climate change on cassava production and demand
- Technological advancements in agriculture that could boost productivity
- Economic policies influencing agricultural investment and market conditions
- Shifts in dietary preferences and alternative uses for cassava
