Cassava is a woody shrub and one of the most drought-tolerant crops, It came from South Africa. It is the main food in developing countries. The total world production is around 230 million metric tons. African countries grow cassava for more than half of the world’s total production. Moreover, Asian countries, Latin America, and the Caribbean are the major cassava-growing regions.
Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava, with around 52 million tons, which is equal to the total production of Asia. Brazil and Indonesia take second and third place, with production amounting to 25.3 million and 24 million metric tons, respectively. Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Costa Rica are the major exporters of Cassava.
List of Highest Cassava Producers in the world by country
| Rank | Country | Production Quantity (in Tonnes) | Production Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 52403455 | $5,474,222,000 |
| 2 | Brazil | 25349088 | $1,324,020,000 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 24009624 | $2,457,975,000 |
| 4 | Thailand | 21912416 | $2,151,145,000 |
| 5 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 15569138 | $1,610,134,000 |
| 6 | Angola | 14333509 | $1,497,321,000 |
| 7 | Ghana | 14240867 | $1,487,643,000 |
| 8 | Mozambique | 10093619 | $1,054,409,000 |
| 9 | Viet Nam | 9897912 | $1,033,965,000 |
| 10 | India | 8076000 | $843,643,000 |
| 11 | Uganda | 4757800 | $497,014,000 |
| 12 | United Republic of Tanzania | 4646523 | $464,497,000 |
| 13 | China, mainland | 4500000 | $423,075,000 |
| 14 | Cambodia | 4368159 | $456,310,000 |
| 15 | Malawi | 4259301 | $444,939,000 |
| 16 | Cameroon | 4082903 | $383,861,000 |
| 17 | Benin | 3600000 | $376,066,000 |
| 18 | Madagascar | 3490300 | $364,607,000 |
| 19 | Rwanda | 2579399 | $269,451,000 |
| 20 | Paraguay | 2453837 | $131,141,000 |
