China Cassava Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts
Description
China Cassava Overview:
China’s cassava market, though relatively smaller compared to Southeast Asian countries, has grown steadily with an estimated production of around ** million tonnes in 2024, up from ** million tonnes in 2018. Primarily concentrated in the southern provinces such as Guangxi and Yunnan, cassava is cultivated mainly for starch extraction and industrial uses. China’s cassava starch output was ** thousand tonnes in 2024, contributing significantly to its feed, food, and paper industries. The market also imports substantial cassava products, especially from Thailand and Vietnam, to meet industrial demand.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the China 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
Growth is driven by rising industrial demand for cassava starch and derivatives, fueled by China’s expanding food processing and bioethanol sectors. The increasing consumption of processed foods and convenience products supports starch demand, while the biofuel segment benefits from government policies promoting renewable energy, contributing to an **% annual growth in cassava-based ethanol production. Technological advances in cassava cultivation and starch extraction have improved yields and quality. Growing use of cassava in animal feed formulations is another notable growth driver, as China aims to modernize its livestock industry.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Despite progress, the cassava market faces challenges such as limited arable land suitable for cassava cultivation, climate risks including droughts and typhoons, which can reduce yields by 10-15%. Dependence on imports for high-quality starch limits domestic industry growth and exposes it to price volatility in global markets. Competition with staple crops like maize and sweet potato for land restricts expansion. Additionally, environmental concerns over intensive farming practices and pesticide use impact sustainability. Regulatory complexities for bioethanol production can slow market expansion.
Market Segmentation
By product type, raw cassava roots account for about **% of market volume, starch and derivatives **%, and processed cassava chips **%. The feed segment consumes roughly **% of total cassava products, with food and industrial sectors consuming the remainder. Distribution channels include direct sales to industrial processors (**%), feed mills (**%), and retail outlets (**%). The southern provinces are the production hubs, while coastal industrial regions are key consumption centers.
Competitive Landscape
Domestic companies such as Guangxi Lianhua and Yunnan Xintianhua are leading starch producers, investing in modern extraction and quality control. Importers and processors such as COFCO Group also play critical roles in meeting demand. Competitive advantage lies in technological innovation, supply chain integration, and compliance with stringent quality standards. Foreign producers from Thailand and Vietnam continue to supply competitively priced cassava products, intensifying competition.
Outlook
The China cassava market is projected to grow at a CAGR of **% through 2030, reaching production levels near ** million tonnes. Growth will be sustained by industrial starch and bioethanol sectors, alongside expanding feed demand. Policy support for renewable energy and sustainable agriculture is expected to catalyze development. Efforts to improve yield through research and to enhance processing capacity will be critical. Expanding import substitution with higher domestic processing will reduce vulnerability to global price shocks.
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, Global Bio-Chem Technology Group, Guangxi State Farms Hengxian Taozhuang Farm, China Starch Holdings Ltd., Cargill China, China Agri-Industries Holdings, Tate & Lyle China, and Others.
Please note: It will take 4-5 business days to deliver the report upon receipt the order.
China’s cassava market, though relatively smaller compared to Southeast Asian countries, has grown steadily with an estimated production of around ** million tonnes in 2024, up from ** million tonnes in 2018. Primarily concentrated in the southern provinces such as Guangxi and Yunnan, cassava is cultivated mainly for starch extraction and industrial uses. China’s cassava starch output was ** thousand tonnes in 2024, contributing significantly to its feed, food, and paper industries. The market also imports substantial cassava products, especially from Thailand and Vietnam, to meet industrial demand.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the China 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
Growth is driven by rising industrial demand for cassava starch and derivatives, fueled by China’s expanding food processing and bioethanol sectors. The increasing consumption of processed foods and convenience products supports starch demand, while the biofuel segment benefits from government policies promoting renewable energy, contributing to an **% annual growth in cassava-based ethanol production. Technological advances in cassava cultivation and starch extraction have improved yields and quality. Growing use of cassava in animal feed formulations is another notable growth driver, as China aims to modernize its livestock industry.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Despite progress, the cassava market faces challenges such as limited arable land suitable for cassava cultivation, climate risks including droughts and typhoons, which can reduce yields by 10-15%. Dependence on imports for high-quality starch limits domestic industry growth and exposes it to price volatility in global markets. Competition with staple crops like maize and sweet potato for land restricts expansion. Additionally, environmental concerns over intensive farming practices and pesticide use impact sustainability. Regulatory complexities for bioethanol production can slow market expansion.
Market Segmentation
By product type, raw cassava roots account for about **% of market volume, starch and derivatives **%, and processed cassava chips **%. The feed segment consumes roughly **% of total cassava products, with food and industrial sectors consuming the remainder. Distribution channels include direct sales to industrial processors (**%), feed mills (**%), and retail outlets (**%). The southern provinces are the production hubs, while coastal industrial regions are key consumption centers.
Competitive Landscape
Domestic companies such as Guangxi Lianhua and Yunnan Xintianhua are leading starch producers, investing in modern extraction and quality control. Importers and processors such as COFCO Group also play critical roles in meeting demand. Competitive advantage lies in technological innovation, supply chain integration, and compliance with stringent quality standards. Foreign producers from Thailand and Vietnam continue to supply competitively priced cassava products, intensifying competition.
Outlook
The China cassava market is projected to grow at a CAGR of **% through 2030, reaching production levels near ** million tonnes. Growth will be sustained by industrial starch and bioethanol sectors, alongside expanding feed demand. Policy support for renewable energy and sustainable agriculture is expected to catalyze development. Efforts to improve yield through research and to enhance processing capacity will be critical. Expanding import substitution with higher domestic processing will reduce vulnerability to global price shocks.
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, Global Bio-Chem Technology Group, Guangxi State Farms Hengxian Taozhuang Farm, China Starch Holdings Ltd., Cargill China, China Agri-Industries Holdings, Tate & Lyle China, and Others.
Please note: It will take 4-5 business days to deliver the report upon receipt the order.
Table of Contents
138 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Introduction
- 2.1. Objectives & Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Definitions & Economic Importance
- 2.3. Research Methodology
- 2.4. Factors and Decision Matrix Analysis
- 2.5. Limitations & Challenges
- 3. Product/ Market Overview
- 3.1. Evolution/ Origin & Geographic/Agronomic Suitability
- 3.2. Cassava Crop Seasonality
- 3.3. Processing & Grading
- 3.4. Cassava Uses & Application Areas
- 3.5. Regulatory Analysis
- 4. China: Country Profile
- 5. China Cassava Market Growth Factors Analysis
- 5.1. Drivers and Restraints Analysis
- 5.2. Challenges and Opportunities Analysis
- 5.3. China Cassava Industry SWOT Analysis
- 5.4. China Cassava Market PESTEL Analysis
- 5.5. China Cassava Market Porter's Five Forces analysis
- 6. China Cassava Market: Supply Analysis
- 6.1. China Cassava Crop Analysis (Area and Production)
- 6.2. China Cassava Production Trend
- 7. China Cassava Market: Demand Analysis
- 7.1. Domestic Consumption
- 7.2. Processing
- 7.3. Import Demand
- 7.4. Cassava Supply Chain Analysis
- 7.5. Cassava Product Variants
- 8. China Cassava Market: Segmentation Analysis
- 8.1. China Cassava Market, by Type
- 8.1.1. Starch & Derivatives (Native and Modified Starch)
- 8.1.2. Chips
- 8.1.3. Pellet
- 8.1.4. Others
- 8.2. China Cassava Market, by Application
- 8.2.1. Food & Beverage
- 8.2.2. Animal Feed
- 8.2.3. Fuel Ethanol Feedstock
- 8.2.4. Industrial Use
- 8.3. China Cassava Market, by Sales
- 8.3.1. Domestic Consumption
- 8.3.2. Imports
- 9. China Cassava Market: Trade (Export & Import) Analysis
- 9.1. Cassava Import Trend Analysis
- 9.2. Top 10 Import Destinations of China Cassava
- 10. China Cassava Market: Price Trend Analysis
- 10.1. Domestic Price Trend
- 10.2. Import Price Trend
- 10.3. Price Seasonality & Price Pattern Analysis
- 10.4. Price Events Analysis
- 11. Competitive Analysis
- 11.1. China Cassava Market Mapping
- 11.1.1. List of Key Countries Exporting Cassava to China
- 11.1.2. List of Key Companies Exporting & Importing Cassava to China
- 11.2. Company Profiles
- 11.2.1. Global Bio-Chem Technology Group
- 11.2.2. Guangxi State Farms Hengxian Taozhuang Farm
- 11.2.3. China Starch Holdings Ltd.
- 11.2.7. Cargill China
- 11.2.8. China Agri-Industries Holdings
- 11.2.9. Tate & Lyle China
- 12. Conclusion
- 13. Appendix
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