PUBLISHER: Market Research Future | PRODUCT CODE: 1555585
PUBLISHER: Market Research Future | PRODUCT CODE: 1555585
Liberia Cassava Market Research Report Data Analysis by Category (Organic and Regular), by Application (Food & Beverage, Animal Feed and Others), by Type (Sweet & Bitter), by End Use (Residential and Commercial Segments), by Distribution Channel (Store Based and Non-store Based) Forecast to 2032
The Liberia cassava market is expected to increase significantly during the research period, with a CAGR of 5.17%. The market was anticipated to be worth USD 189.59 million in 2023, rising to USD 297.77 million by the end of the forecast period (2024-2032).
Cassava is Liberia's second most consumed staple food crop, although it is the first staple-protein (roots and leaves) food consumed. It is growing throughout the country, albeit the farmed area varies greatly between countries. More than 60% of Liberian farming households produce cassava. In recent years, the Liberia Cassava market has expanded significantly, owing in part to increased demand for cassava in the food and beverage industries. This shift can be related to consumers' growing knowledge of health concerns as they seek staple foods. Cassava starch is a key ingredient in the food and beverage industry, accounting for 64.12% of the total Liberian cassava market by value. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.88%, reaching USD 203.09 million by 2024. Cassava starch is mostly used in baked goods, dairy products, snack foods, and other applications. Snacks and cereals are among the most significant items consumed. Cassava starch is used by food makers to improve the quality of their snacks and cereals.
Cassava starch is also utilized as a texture and water binder to aid in the viscosity of snack meals. Cassava starch's high viscosity, binding, and water retention make it excellent for a wide range of snack and cereal items. The cassava starch market will benefit from increased demand for hot-extruded snack items, pretzels, fried dishes, and ready-to-eat cereals. Cassava flour is also used as sugar in many processed foods. Similarly, cassava flour is used in pastry kitchens and confectionaries, and the market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 3.65% to USD 51.17 million by the end of 2032. Cassava flour is commonly mixed with wheat flour in a variety of recipes in bakeries, which boosts the nutritional value of pastry kitchen items.
Marketing Segmentation
By category segment, the market is divided into regular and organic. The market is divided into three application segments: food and beverages, animal feed, and others.
The Liberian cassava market is divided into two types: sweet and bitter. The sweet category dominates the industry, with a market value of USD 279.73 million projected by the end of 2032. The cassava market is divided into two parts based on end use: household and commercial.
The cassava market in Liberia is divided into two segments based on distribution channel: store-based and non-store-based.
JR Farms Limited, Psaltry International Company Limited, Niji Group, and PremierCon Starch Company Ltd. (PSZL) are the leading players in the Liberia cassava market.