The economic importance of cassava production in Nigeria
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The economic importance of cassava production in Nigeria
The following is a detailed introduction to the economic importance of cassava production in Nigeria:
1. Cassava processing can extend the storage time of cassava and reduce waste
Since cassava will be lignified, it can only be stored for 2-3 days, and then the cassava will rot and become woody. Therefore, cassava processing can reduce the waste of cassava after harvest and extend the storage time of cassava.
In addition, cassava contains toxic cyanide, which must be properly treated before eating. The production and processing of cassava can reduce or even eliminate the toxic substances in cassava, turn cassava into g, help women, etc., which can be eaten directly.
2. Cassava processing can increase the value of cassava
Because Nigeria has abundant raw materials for cassava, the direct selling price of cassava is very low. Processing cassava into gari, tapioca starch, tapioca flour and other high-value products can increase the value of cassava. Almost every family in Nigeria eats g-fish, so the produced g-fish can be eaten on its own or packaged and sold to shops. Tapioca flour can be used for eating or making bread, and can be
Sold to the bakery. As for tapioca starch, due to its wide range of uses and excellent performance, it is in wide demand in Africa and even the world, and it can be sold to textile mills, paper mills, etc.
3. Cassava processing reduces Nigeria's imports of cassava products
Although Nigeria is a leader in cassava production, the country still imports a large amount of cassava products, such as tapioca starch and flour. For example, in 2017, the import value of cassava by-products such as starch, flour products and ethanol imported from Nigeria was close to US$654 million. Therefore, if domestic manufacturers in Nigeria can use local abundant cassava raw materials to produce such products
Products can not only reduce Nigeria’s import demand, but also promote the development of the cassava processing industry.
4. Cassava processed products can replace other products and reduce the import of Nigerian wheat flour and other products.
Processing cassava into cassava flour can replace some wheat flour used in bread production and reduce the import of wheat flour. Nigeria is the country that imports the most wheat from the United States. The annual import cost of wheat flour is approximately 635 billion naira. In order to reduce the import of wheat flour, the Nigerian government has adopted a strategy of replacing wheat flour with 10% cassava flour to produce bread since January 2005.
. This will not only reduce the import of wheat flour, but also the development of the cassava flour industry.
In addition, in order to reduce the import dependence of corn starch, Nigeria has developed a plan to increase the production of tapioca starch to replace corn starch. Therefore, if Nigeria can make full use of its dominant crop, cassava, to process more products, Nigeria’s imports will be greatly reduced.
From 2010 to 2017, the compound annual growth rate of the global cassava processing market was approximately 2.1%, and the output in 2017 reached approximately 284.9 million tons. Although Nigeria is the world’s largest producer of cassava, 95% of Nigeria’s cassava production is for human consumption, while industrial production accounts for less than 5%. Therefore, if you are an enthusiastic businessman, you should already be aware of
The importance of producing cassava in Japan. At this time, it is a good time to process cassava and seize the market. If you want to implement a cassava processing project, you can contact us. We have extensive project experience in Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, Indonesia and other countries/regions.
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