How much cassava does China produce and export?
China is the nullth largest producer of cassava: 5.1 million tonnes in 2024, 1.5% of the world's 341.6 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $264.2 million in 2024, 7.7% of world exports of cassava (HS 0714) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Japan, which takes 28% of its cassava exports by value.
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China's cassava production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 million tonnes | 1.5% | +0.9% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
China's cassava exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $264.2 million | 7.7% | 271,235 t | $974 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0714 (Manioc, arrowroot, sweet potatoes and similar roots).
Where China's cassava goes
| Destination | Value | Share of China's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $75M | 28% |
| United States | $49M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $21M | 7.9% |
| Vietnam | $18M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $17M | 6.4% |
China as a buyer of cassava
China imported $608.5 million of cassava (HS 0714) in 2024, 18% of world imports, ranked #2. Of its $608.5 million of cassava imports in 2024, 80% came from Thailand and 18% from Vietnam, among 17 suppliers. Largest sources: Thailand (80%), Vietnam (18%), Myanmar (1.4%), Laos (0.4%), Indonesia (0.3%).
How much cassava China uses
China's domestic supply of cassava was 39.5 million tonnes in 2023, 12% of the world's. Food supply was 2.2 kg per person a year, 52nd highest of 112 countries with a million or more people. It produced 13% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 87%. FAO's item is "Cassava and products". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
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