Cambodia Cassava Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts

Cambodia Cassava Overview:
Cambodia’s cassava market has witnessed robust growth, with production surpassing ** million tonnes in 2024, up from about ** million tonnes in 2018, reflecting a CAGR of nearly **%. Cassava is a staple root crop cultivated mainly for food, starch extraction, and animal feed. Cambodia’s cassava cultivation covers over ** thousand hectares, concentrated in provinces such as Battambang and Kampong Cham. The market is predominantly export-oriented, with Thailand, Vietnam, and China as major importers of Cambodian cassava products, including fresh roots and processed starch.

Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the Cambodia cassava market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends

Market Growth Factors
Rising global demand for cassava starch, driven by its applications in food processing, paper, textiles, and biofuel industries, fuels market expansion. Cambodia’s competitive advantage lies in low production costs and expanding processing capacity. Government incentives aimed at promoting agricultural exports and investments in processing plants have catalyzed value addition. Additionally, growing animal feed industries in neighboring countries boost demand for cassava as a carbohydrate-rich feed component. Expanding infrastructure, such as improved rural roads, enhances market access and reduces post-harvest losses.

Market Restraints & Challenges
Despite growth, the market grapples with fluctuating global prices of cassava starch, impacting farmer incomes. Climate variability, including irregular rainfall and drought, threatens yield stability, with estimated production losses reaching **% in drought-affected years. Fragmented landholdings and limited access to quality planting material hinder productivity improvements. The sector faces competition from established producers like Thailand and Vietnam, which enjoy economies of scale and more advanced processing technologies. Insufficient cold chain and storage facilities also restrict export potential, particularly for fresh cassava roots.

Market Segmentation
By product type, raw cassava roots constitute about **% of the market volume, while processed cassava starch and chips account for the remaining **%. The export segment dominates with over 70% of total production destined for international markets, while domestic consumption accounts for **%, primarily for food and local animal feed. The feed segment is growing at an annual rate of **%, supported by expanding livestock sectors in the region. Distribution channels include direct sales by farmers to processing plants and exporters, as well as intermediaries in wholesale markets.

Competitive Landscape
Key players include Cambodian agro-processing firms such as KSL Holding and Asia Starch Co., which focus on starch extraction and export. These companies have invested in modern processing equipment to improve yield and quality. Competition intensifies from regional producers, particularly Thailand, which dominates regional cassava exports with over **% market share. Efforts to differentiate Cambodian cassava include organic certification and sustainability practices promoted by NGOs. Collaboration between private firms and government agencies supports improved extension services and export facilitation.

Outlook
The Cambodia cassava market is expected to sustain a CAGR of **% through 2030, reaching production volumes near ** million tonnes. Demand for cassava starch in industrial applications will remain a key driver, alongside growing regional feed demand. Climate-resilient cultivation practices and improved processing infrastructure will be critical to enhance productivity and competitiveness. Expansion of export markets into China and other Asian economies offers promising opportunities. Strengthened value chain integration and quality standards will further unlock market potential.

Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2015-2022
• Base Year: 2023
• Forecast Period: 2024-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Report Coverage: Production, Consumption, Export, and Import
• Segments Covered:
By Type (Starch & Derivatives (Native and Modified Starch), Chips, Pellet, Pearl, and Pulp)
By Application (Food & Beverage, Animal Feed, Fuel Ethanol Feedstock, and Industrial Use)
By Sales (Domestic Consumption and Exports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Chip Mong Group, Mong Reththy Group, Angkor Kasekam Roongroeung Co., Heng Hout Group, Sonatra Group, Oknha Ly Hong’s Agriculture, Cassava Processing Co., Vong Bun Heng Group, Angkor Bio Cogen, LVP Trading, Khmer Foods Group, Kim Chea Group, KKR International, Koh Kong Group, and Others.

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