Nigeria Retains Position as World’s Largest Cassava Producer in 2026

Nigeria remains the world’s largest cassava producer in 2026, with annual output estimated at more than 60 million metric tonnes. Cassava is a major staple across the country and is processed into garri, fufu, lafun, flour, starch and tapioca. The crop also supports industries that produce high-quality cassava flour, starch, glucose syrup, ethanol and livestock feed. Its ability to grow in poor soils and withstand dry conditions makes it important to food security and rural livelihoods. However, Nigeria’s cassava sector still faces poor rural roads, limited storage, post-harvest losses, low mechanisation and restricted access to finance. Addressing these gaps could help farmers and processors gain more value from the country’s global production lead.

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