10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Cassava in 2022
10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of
Cassava in 2022- Cassava is one of the
most important crops that has multi benefits to humans’ nutrition. Many
countries in the world used this plant to supply the energy of humans. Besides
meeting human nutrition, Cassava can be used for
Animal Feed, Biofuel, and laundry starch (Starch for
shirts and other garments). Historically, Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) comes from the tropics area around
Central America and South America.
Taxonomically, based on the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux International (Cabi)) Database, Cassava can be included into Kingdom: Plantae; Phylum: Spermatophyta; Subphylum: Angiospermae; Class: Dicotyledonae; Order: Malpighiales; Family: Euphorbiaceous; Genus: Manihot; Species: M. esculenta. Basically, agronomically, this crop can be planted in arid regions because of its resistance to the drought conditions. So far, many regions with fewer precipitation plant this species to increase the land productivity and produce some food in drought areas.
Based on world statistics in the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2022, The world’s production of cassava from 1980 to 2022 has increased from time to time. In 1980, the world’s production of cassava reached 124 million tons with harvested areas around 13 million hectares. Furthermore, the world’s production of cassava in 2022 reached 330 million tons with harvested areas around 32 million hectares. Based on the yield, the value yield relatively stable with range around 9-11 tons per hectare (t/ha).
The World’s Harvested Areas, Production, and
Yield of Cassava From 1980 to 2022
|
Years |
World's Harvested Areas |
World's Production |
Yield/Productivity |
|
(Hectares (Ha)) |
(Tons) |
(Tons/ Hectare) |
|
|
1980 |
13,599,970 |
124,123,046 |
9.13 |
|
1981 |
13,771,378 |
127,501,451 |
9.26 |
|
1982 |
13,979,769 |
128,836,741 |
9.22 |
|
1983 |
13,598,318 |
126,873,868 |
9.33 |
|
1984 |
14,130,469 |
133,227,300 |
9.43 |
|
1985 |
13,832,003 |
135,840,047 |
9.82 |
|
1986 |
13,938,600 |
134,215,045 |
9.63 |
|
1987 |
14,177,741 |
138,121,384 |
9.74 |
|
1988 |
14,650,830 |
144,864,755 |
9.89 |
|
1989 |
15,353,299 |
152,872,326 |
9.96 |
|
1990 |
15,208,585 |
152,364,845 |
10.02 |
|
1991 |
16,320,810 |
160,404,999 |
9.83 |
|
1992 |
16,611,197 |
162,002,815 |
9.75 |
|
1993 |
16,566,741 |
163,185,176 |
9.85 |
|
1994 |
16,782,501 |
164,499,381 |
9.80 |
|
1995 |
16,408,366 |
161,785,644 |
9.86 |
|
1996 |
16,229,441 |
158,371,466 |
9.76 |
|
1997 |
16,019,927 |
161,744,960 |
10.10 |
|
1998 |
16,506,757 |
162,609,669 |
9.85 |
|
1999 |
16,805,312 |
168,843,655 |
10.05 |
|
2000 |
16,947,953 |
175,842,025 |
10.38 |
|
2001 |
17,013,529 |
181,683,394 |
10.68 |
|
2002 |
16,906,742 |
182,639,378 |
10.80 |
|
2003 |
17,877,997 |
192,212,359 |
10.75 |
|
2004 |
18,345,020 |
203,783,754 |
11.11 |
|
2005 |
18,545,645 |
206,530,936 |
11.14 |
|
2006 |
18,880,517 |
223,634,459 |
11.84 |
|
2007 |
19,046,786 |
226,937,094 |
11.91 |
|
2008 |
19,111,403 |
230,048,817 |
12.04 |
|
2009 |
19,305,327 |
233,775,909 |
12.11 |
|
2010 |
21,567,863 |
251,496,641 |
11.66 |
|
2011 |
22,619,846 |
265,227,404 |
11.73 |
|
2012 |
25,392,764 |
274,703,000 |
10.82 |
|
2013 |
25,907,815 |
278,438,978 |
10.75 |
|
2014 |
26,115,248 |
284,884,086 |
10.91 |
|
2015 |
27,422,384 |
287,529,448 |
10.49 |
|
2016 |
26,291,557 |
288,033,083 |
10.96 |
|
2017 |
26,643,870 |
286,717,815 |
10.76 |
|
2018 |
27,027,300 |
301,076,715 |
11.14 |
|
2019 |
29,487,503 |
296,320,563 |
10.05 |
|
2020 |
27,508,350 |
303,750,832 |
11.04 |
|
2021 |
29,652,105 |
314,806,748 |
10.62 |
|
2022 |
32,043,055 |
330,408,753 |
10.62 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2024 |
|||
Statistically, based on the world’s production in 2022, the total
world’s production of cassava reached 330 million tons with a harvested area of
around 32 million hectares (ha). Specifically, in the continental area, the
production of cassava is spread over several continents. The main cultivation
area of cassava is located in Africa with
output of production reaching 208 million tons, followed by Asia with
production of around 95 million tons, and the Americas with 25 million tons.
The Production of Cassava in 2022 Based on Continental Region
|
Continent |
Production of Cassava Tubers in 2022 |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
Africa |
208,627,012 |
|
Americas |
25,785,439 |
|
Asia |
95,719,378 |
|
Oceania |
276,922 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2024 |
|
In this article, we also highlighted the production of cassava
based on the country's conditions. Here are the ranks of 10 World’s Biggest Country
Producers of Cassava in 2022.
Table Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Cassava Country
Producers in 2022
|
Ranks |
Countries |
Production of Cassava Tubers in 2022 |
|
(Tons) |
||
|
1 |
Nigeria |
60,835,540 |
|
2 |
Democratic
Republic of the Congo |
48,774,623 |
|
3 |
Thailand |
34,068,005 |
|
4 |
Ghana |
25,592,014 |
|
5 |
Cambodia |
17,698,784 |
|
6 |
Brazil |
17,648,564 |
|
7 |
Indonesia |
13,574,000 |
|
8 |
Viet Nam |
10,626,862 |
|
9 |
Angola |
10,547,506 |
|
10 |
Mozambique |
6,466,857 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2024 |
||
Brief
Description of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Cassava in 2022
1.
Nigeria
Nigeria becomes the world’s largest country producer of cassava in 2022. with
the production reaching 60 million tons. Based on the state in Nigeria, there
are some main cultivation areas of cassava including Benue, Kogi, Enugu, Imo,
Cross River, and other states. Statistically, the planted area of Benue reached 261
thousand hectares, followed by Kogi with 184 thousand hectares, Enugu with 186
thousand hectares, Imo with 156 thousand hectares, and Cross River with 177
thousand hectares (Azogu et
al., 2004).
2. The Democratic Republic of the
Congo
Congo is the 2nd world’s largest producer of cassava in 2022.
Statistically, the production of Congo achieved 48 million tons. Commonly,
Congo still greatly depends on cassava as their main nutrition, and it
accounted for 90% of the Congo's national food (Famighetti., 1999). According to the production of Cassava, the
main areas of Congo's
cultivation of cassava located in the western and northern provinces,
especially can be found in Kahemba (Kwango), Mbanza-Ngungu (Kongo-Central),
Bagata (Kwilu), Madimba (Kongo-Central), and Bumba (Mongala), with output of
production of around at 1,742,841 tons, 1,282,225 tons, 1,041,639 tons, 994,916
tons, and 967,755 tons, respectively (Ndoye et al., 2023).
3.
Thailand
Thailand is the 3rd world’s largest country producer of
cassava in 2022. The production of “Muang Thai” country reach 34 million tons in 2022.
Geographically, there are several provinces as the main growing area of cassava
in Thailand as of 2023. Specifically, Nakhon Ratchasima still become the
largest contributors with production reaching 3 million tons, followed by Kamphaeng
Phet with output of production reaching 1.93 million tons, Chaiyaphum of around
1.83 million tons, Kanchanaburi 1.62 million tons, and Udon Thani 1.26 million
tons (Statista., 2023).
4.
Ghana
Ghana is the next biggest country in cassava production. The
production of cassava from this country reached 25.5 million tons.
Geographically, there is some area that became the main production of cassava.
These are the forest-Savannah transition, and the forest agro-ecological zones
including Eastern, Brong-Ahafo, Ashanti, Central, and Volta regions are the
major cassava producing areas that account for more than 80% of the total
cassava production in Ghana (Acheampong et al., 2021).
5. Cambodia
Cambodia is the next biggest producer of cassava. The production
of cassava from Cambodia reached 17.69 million tons in 2022. In this Country,
Cassava has grown with the addition of a growing area, in 2003, Cassava cultivation areas were just 26,000 ha 2003 to 400,000 ha in 2017 and then to 656,868
ha in 2021. It grows rapidly basically from time to time. Geographically, the
main growing areas of cassava in Cambodia located in central and southeastern parts, especially in Kamping Chm and
Kampong Thom Provinces (Jie et al., 2022)
6. Brazil
Brazil is the 6th world’s biggest producer of Cassava.
Statistically, the production of samba dance country reached 17.64 million
tons. Geographically, according to FAO, there are the main areas of Cassava in Brazil. Northeast
Regions, South Regions, and North Region still become the main area of cassava
cultivation. The Northeast region contributes around 40% of national
production, followed by the South region around 20% and the North region with 18% of
national contribution.
7. Indonesia
Indonesia is the 6th-biggest producer of Cassava in 2022. The
production of archipelago countries reached 13.5 million tons. Geographically,
In Indonesia, the cassava production area is spread across thirteen provinces.
The top five cassava-producing provinces are Lampung, Central Java, East Java,
West Java, and DI Yogyakarta. Furthermore, Data from the Directorate General of
Food Crops shows that the cassava planting area in 2019 was 628,305 hectare
(ha) and production was 16.35 million tons.
8.
Vietnam
Vietnam is the 8th world’s biggest producer of Cassava
in 2022. Statistically, the production of cassava from this country reached
10.6 million tons in 2022. In this country, there are some regions of Cassava
in Vietnam. Central Coast, Central Highlands, South-eastern, and North
Mountainous are some areas of cassava cultivation in Vietnam. The central coast
area of cassava is around 170 thousand hectares, followed by the central
Highlands with 150 thousand hectares, South-eastern with 115 thousand hectares,
and North Mountainous with 110 thousand hectares.
9.
Angola
Angola is the 9th world’s largest country producer of cassava. In 2022, the production
of Angola reached 10.5 million tons. Statistically, in this country, there are
839 thousand hectares of cassava cultivation area. With this condition, cassava
still becomes an important crop because cassava
production contributes around 80% of
total roots and tubers crops in Angola.
10. Mozambique
Mozambique is the 10th biggest producer of Cassava. Statistically, the
world’s production of cassava in this country reached 6.4 million tons.
Geographically, in this country, the main cultivation areas of cassava are located in Zambezia,
Cabo, Delgado, and Niassa and the production
coming from these regions contributed around 85% of Mozambique’s cassava
production. Functionally, Cassava in Mozambique still becomes an important plant because
the tuber of cassava is the source of carbohydrate and becomes the staple food in this country.
Furthermore, the leaves of cassava can be used as vegetables in mozambique.
The Summary of 10 World's Largest Country Producers of Cassava in 2022
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