The planted area for cassava in Malaysia has seen a continuous decline from 2015 to 2023, going from 4.0 to 2.2 thousand hectares. This represents a year-on-year decline of 4.35% as of 2023, with an average annual decrease of 6.67% over the last five years. Notably, the area reduced significantly by 25% in 2018 before a short uptick of 20.83% in 2019, followed by further declines.

From 2024 onwards, the forecasted data anticipates a gradual decrease, stabilizing at around 2.0 thousand hectares by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next five years is projected at -0.97%, indicating a continued but more gradual reduction.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential diversification to other crops which might affect cassava cultivation.
Adoption of advanced agricultural techniques to improve yield on smaller areas.
Government policies and incentives aimed at boosting agricultural productivity.