EU: Cassava Market 2025

Cassava Market Size in the EU

The EU cassava market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cassava Production in the EU

In value terms, cassava production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 9.7%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The Netherlands (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cassava production, comprising approx. 92% of total volume. Moreover, cassava production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Cassava Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of cassava decreased by -30.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 84%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cassava exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest exporter of cassava, comprising 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons) and France (X tons), together comprising an 18% share of total exports. The following exporters - Italy (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - each finished at a 5.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cassava exports from the Netherlands stood at +2.7%. At the same time, Spain (+34.3%), France (+16.9%) and Portugal (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +34.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Italy (-4.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (+12 p.p.) and France (+3.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Italy and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -3.4% and -4.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest cassava supplier in the European Union, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 5.9% share.

In the Netherlands, cassava exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+34.1% per year) and France (+18.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cassava Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of cassava decreased by -7.7% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, cassava imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importer of cassava, constituting 52% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons) and France (X tons), together constituting a 33% share of total imports. Italy (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Germany (+15.4%), Portugal (+6.6%), France (+5.8%), Italy (+2.7%), Belgium (+1.7%) and Spain (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +15.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands and Germany increased by +12 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cassava in the European Union, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 16% share.

In the Netherlands, cassava imports increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+5.7% per year) and France (+6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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