Vietnam, a major cassava exporter with 120 processing facilities, saw a notable surge in exports, reaching 221,270 tons valued at $103.26 million in August 2023. Despite challenges like declining supply due to mosaic disease, Japan emerges as a key market alongside China, which remains the primary destination.
Vietnam's cassava industry grapples with supply shortages from factory closures and the cassava mosaic virus, leading to production disruptions and falling inventories. Tay Ninh province, a key cassava hub, faces crop damage from the virus and pests amid unfavorable weather.
Vietnam remains the world's second-largest cassava exporter, with over 120 processing facilities handling 11.3 million tons annually. Despite a notable surge in August 2023 exports, valued at $103.26 million, challenges such as declining supply due to mosaic disease may hinder future growth.
