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Puerto Rico: Cassava Market 2025

Cassava Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican cassava market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. Puerto Rico consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cassava Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, cassava production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 120% against the previous year. Puerto Rico production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cassava in Puerto Rico rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, with an increase of 2.3% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 117%. The global yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of cassava production in Puerto Rico stood at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 84% against the previous year. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cassava Exports

Exports by Country

Thailand represented the largest exporter of cassava in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 83% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons), committing an 11% share of total exports. The following exporters - Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) - together made up 4.8% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to cassava exports from Thailand stood at +1.4%. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (+42.4%) and Costa Rica (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +42.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Vietnam (-12.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (+18 p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (+2.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2021, the share of Vietnam (-21.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest cassava supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 66% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Thailand amounted to +1.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lao People's Democratic Republic (+53.8% per year) and Vietnam (-11.4% per year).

Cassava Imports

Imports by Country

China was the key importer of cassava in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 62% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), making up a 32% share of total imports. South Korea (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cassava into Puerto Rico, comprising 68% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 19% share of global imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled -1.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+18.6% per year) and South Korea (-7.1% per year).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cassava in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cassava consumption in 2021 were Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Thailand, with a combined 43% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Ghana, Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam, Angola, China, Tanzania, Cambodia, Cote d'Ivoire and Malawi, which together accounted for a further 37%.

What are the largest producers of cassava in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cassava production in 2021 were Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Thailand, together accounting for 43% of global production. Ghana, Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam, Angola, Tanzania, Cambodia, Cote d'Ivoire, Malawi and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

What are the leading suppliers of cassava to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest cassava importing markets into Puerto Rico were China, Thailand and Vietnam, together accounting for 85% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of cassava from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Thailand remains the largest cassava supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 75% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lao People's Democratic Republic, with an 8.4% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 6.6% share.

What is the average export price for cassava in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the cassava export price in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, leveling off at the previous year.

What is the average import price for cassava in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the cassava import price in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cassava market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 125 - Cassava

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Yield and Growth
16. Exports and Growth
17. Export Prices and Growth
18. Market Size and Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports and Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024