India: Cassava Market 2025

Cassava Market Size in India

The Indian cassava market amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cassava Production in India

In value terms, cassava production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cassava in India declined to X tons per ha in 2022, falling by -3.7% on the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 37% against the previous year. The cassava yield peaked 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, the cassava harvested area in India dropped modestly to X ha, with a decrease of -2.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 10%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the cassava harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cassava Exports

Exports from India

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of cassava decreased by -17% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cassava exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -1.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of cassava exports from India, together accounting for 52% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cassava exported from India were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X), together comprising 50% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +18.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cassava export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 34%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cassava Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, approx. X tons of cassava were imported into India; jumping by 229% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 5,526%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cassava imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4,020% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) was the main cassava supplier to India, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Nigeria was relatively modest.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Nigeria was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cassava import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 76%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Vietnam amounted to +2.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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