American Samoa: Cassava Market 2020

Cassava Market Size in American Samoa

The revenue of the cassava market in American Samoa amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the cassava market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Cassava Production in American Samoa

In value terms, cassava production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cassava production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average yield of cassava in American Samoa amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the cassava yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the cassava yield attained its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the cassava yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of cassava production in American Samoa stood at X ha, approximately equating the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. The global cassava harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Cassava Exports

Exports by Country

In 2018, Thailand (X tons) represented the largest exporter of cassava, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Cambodia (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Vietnam (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Thailand increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X%) and Cambodia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Costa Rica experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Vietnam (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Thailand, Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic Republic increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest cassava supplier from American Samoa, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cambodia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Thailand totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cambodia (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the cassava export price in American Samoa amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the cassava export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cassava Imports

Imports by Country

China dominates cassava imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. South Korea (X tons) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cassava imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. South Korea (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of South Korea (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cassava into American Samoa, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global imports.

In China, cassava imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cassava import price in American Samoa amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the cassava import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the import prices for cassava reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for cassava remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while South Korea totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China.

Source: IndexBox Platform