Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Price in Sri Lanka - 2021

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Price in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average starch; manioc (cassava) import price amounted to $625 per ton, growing by 52% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Thailand ($693 per ton) and Brazil ($609 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($563 per ton) and India ($573 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Price in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average starch; manioc (cassava) export price amounted to $410 per ton, declining by -38.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,725 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($2,868 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates amounted to $390 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (-6.7%).

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Imports in Sri Lanka

In 2022, purchases abroad of starch; manioc (cassava)s decreased by -51.9% to 1.8K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.8K tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, starch; manioc (cassava) imports plummeted to $1.2M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +22.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.6M, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Import of Starch; Manioc (Cassava) in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Thailand	581	556	484	553	-1.6%
India	7.5	92.5	172	280	234.2%
Indonesia	130	89.8	195	224	19.9%
Vietnam	23.6	16.1	17.9	71.0	44.4%
Brazil	N/A	7.9	17.1	17.3	48.0%
Pakistan	172	183	211	N/A	10.8%
Others	27.7	27.8	479	6.1	-39.6%
Total	941	973	1,576	1,152	7.0%

Top Suppliers of Starch; Manioc (Cassava) to Sri Lanka in 2022:

Thailand (797.5 tons)
India (489.5 tons)
Indonesia (380.0 tons)
Vietnam (126.0 tons)
Brazil (28.3 tons)

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Exports in Sri Lanka

For the fourth consecutive year, Sri Lanka recorded growth in overseas shipments of starch; manioc (cassava)s, which increased by 869% to 232 tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, starch; manioc (cassava) exports surged to $95K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.