Cote d'Ivoire: Cassava Market 2025

Cassava Market Size in Cote d'Ivoire

The Cote d'Ivoire's cassava market stood at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. 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 Cote d'Ivoire

In value terms, cassava production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cassava in Cote d'Ivoire stood at X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average cassava yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cassava were harvested in Cote d'Ivoire; with a decrease of -3.7% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cassava production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Cassava Exports

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, shipments abroad of cassava decreased by -11% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 313%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cassava exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Burkina Faso (X tons), Mali (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of cassava exports from Cote d'Ivoire, with a combined 70% share of total exports. France, Canada, Italy, the United States and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cassava exported from Cote d'Ivoire were France ($X), Canada ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +20.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cassava export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -14.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 128%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($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 France (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cassava Imports

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

For the seventh consecutive year, Cote d'Ivoire recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cassava, which increased by 161% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 280%. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cassava imports expanded to $X in 2020. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 440% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Belgium (X tons) was the main supplier of cassava to Cote d'Ivoire, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cassava to Cote d'Ivoire.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cassava import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -60.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform