AKT translators at ASIA starch conference
Q: What is the current status of the cassava industry in Vietnam?
A: Vietnam's cassava cultivation area is decreasing by 1% annually, while production decreases by 0.2%, but yield increases by 0.8% yearly. In 2024, Vietnam exported 2.2 million tons of cassava products worth $900 million, with 92.6% going to China. Vietnam holds 40% of China's tapioca starch import market share.
Q: What are the major challenges facing the cassava industry in Vietnam?
A: Key challenges include dependence on the Chinese market, cassava mosaic disease reducing production by 30%, decreasing arable land, unsustainable farming practices leading to soil degradation, and limited deep processing capabilities.
Q: What are the key goals for the development of the cassava industry in Vietnam by 2030 and beyond?
A: Goals include reaching 11.5-12.5 million tons of fresh cassava output, with 85% for deep processing, increasing quality varieties to 40-50% of planted area, and implementing sustainable farming on 50% of farms. The export turnover target is $1.8-2.0 billion.
Q: What strategies are being implemented to enhance sustainability?
A: Strategies include promoting sustainable cultivation, investing in disease-resistant varieties, developing deep processing technologies, and expanding markets beyond China. ViCaAs is working to diversify markets to the EU, Korea, and Japan.
Q: What is the role of cassava starch in the Vietnamese economy?
A: Cassava starch serves as a crucial raw material for food, paper, and construction industries. Vietnam produces about 3 million tons annually, with growing focus on deep processing for higher-value products.
TIMELINE OF CASSAVA INDUSTRY EVENTS (2015-2025)
- 2015-2023: Cassava cultivation area in Vietnam decreased by an average of 1% per year; production decreased by 0.2% per year. However, yield increased by 0.8% per year.
- 2022: FAO ranks Vietnam 9th in cassava area and 7th in cassava production globally.
- Vietnam exports approximately 2.2 million tons of cassava and cassava products, valued at $900 million, with 92.6% of the export volume going to China.
- 13th Starch value chain Asia conference in Ho Chi Minh City, where AKT Translation company provided the interpretation service.
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