Chad: Cassava Market 2020

Cassava Market Size in Chad

The revenue of the cassava market in Chad amounted to $X in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, cassava consumption continues to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Chad cassava consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Cassava Production in Chad

In value terms, cassava production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, cassava production continues to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Chad cassava production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average cassava yield in Chad amounted to X ton per ha, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cassava yield increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cassava yield reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the cassava harvested area in Chad stood at X ha, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cassava harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cassava production attained its maximum at X ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Cassava Exports

Exports by Country

Thailand was the largest exporter of cassava in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Cambodia (X tons), committing 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 ($X) remains the largest cassava supplier from Chad, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cambodia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

In Thailand, cassava exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. 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 Chad amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the cassava export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices for cassava reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, 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 into Chad

In 2018, the cassava imports into Chad totaled X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cassava imports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Chad imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, cassava imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, cassava imports continue to indicate extraordinary growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cassava imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China dominates cassava imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. South Korea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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. China (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while South Korea saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-X% per year) and Chad (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cassava import price in Chad amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cassava import price continues to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Chad import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

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 stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform