The India cassava processing market size reached 10.71 Million Tons in 2024. The market is projected to reach 12.88 Million Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 1.87% during 2025-2033. Growing demand from food, starch, and biofuel industries, coupled with rising cassava-based product applications in animal feed and pharmaceuticals, is strengthening India cassava processing market share. Supportive government policies, technological advancements in processing, and export opportunities further fuel market expansion.
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | 10.71 Million Tons |
Market Forecast in 2033 | 12.88 Million Tons |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 1.87% |
Rising Demand for Cassava-Based Industrial Products
The India cassava processing market is seeing stronger growth from industrial applications. Beyond its traditional use in food, cassava starch has become a sought-after raw material in paper, textile, and adhesive manufacturing. This is driven by industries seeking cost-effective and versatile inputs that also support a measure of import substitution. Several domestic players are investing in expanding processing facilities to cater to these sectors, while some are focusing on specialized derivatives like modified starch for high-value industrial uses. Additionally, manufacturers are modernizing plants to improve extraction efficiency and quality consistency, which helps them meet export standards. Government encouragement for value-added agro-processing and the rising preference for plant-based binders and thickeners in industrial production are creating a steady pull for cassava derivatives. This shift is encouraging more cassava cultivation in states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, linking farmers directly with processors through contract farming arrangements. The overall effect is a supply chain that is becoming more integrated and commercially oriented, with industrial demand now a major driver of growth. This is further intensifying the India cassava processing market growth.
Expanding Role in Health and Specialty Foods
In recent years, cassava has been moving into India’s health-conscious and specialty food markets. As gluten-free diets gain traction, tapioca flour and starch have become popular alternatives for baking and food formulation. The growing urban middle class, with increased awareness of dietary sensitivities and functional foods, has created a niche but fast-expanding customer base. Cassava’s natural composition, low allergen profile, and adaptability in diverse recipes have made it a preferred ingredient in snacks, beverages, and ready-to-eat meals. Food companies are responding with innovative product lines, such as cassava-based chips, noodles, and fortified flours, often marketed with clean-label claims. Online retail platforms are amplifying this trend by offering easy access to both raw and processed cassava products, reaching health-conscious consumers nationwide. The rise of plant-forward eating and alternative carbohydrate sources, coupled with social media-driven food trends, is bringing cassava from a rural staple into urban kitchens. This consumer-driven pull is prompting processors to focus more on quality refinement, packaging innovation, and small-batch specialty production alongside bulk supply.
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Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million Tons |
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Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Products Covered | Food Industry, Feed Industry, Others |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
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