Brazil: Cassava Market 2025

Cassava Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian cassava market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cassava Production in Brazil

In value terms, cassava production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cassava in Brazil declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cassava yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cassava production in Brazil amounted to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cassava production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cassava Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of cassava were exported from Brazil; jumping by 69% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 153%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cassava exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 167%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of cassava exports from Brazil, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +136.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), the United States ($X) and Uruguay ($X) constituted the largest markets for cassava exported from Brazil worldwide, together accounting for 92% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of +144.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cassava export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cassava Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of cassava were imported into Brazil; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, imports faced a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 135%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cassava imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Paraguay (X tons) was the main cassava supplier to Brazil, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Paraguay amounted to -34.7%.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cassava to Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Paraguay totaled -37.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cassava import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Paraguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Paraguay amounted to -4.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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