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 Thai Cassava Pellets: A Strategic Agricultural Innovation for Global Markets

Thai cassava pellets are emerging as a high-potential agricultural export, with Thailand recently shipping its first historic batch of 20,000 tons to Saudi Arabia. This milestone marks the opening of new markets in the Middle East and Africa, offering Thai producers and exporters a chance to diversify beyond China and unlock greater value.

 Product Overview

Raw Material: Made from dried cassava chips derived from fresh cassava roots
Production: Primarily sourced and processed in Thailand, with supplementary supply from neighboring countries
Advantages:
Reduced transport loss (less dust and fragmentation)
Higher density for efficient shipping
Ideal for animal feed and bioenergy industries
 
Export Landscape

Saudi Arabia: First shipment of 20,000 tons arrived at Dammam Port in 2025–2026 for feed trials
Traditional Market: China remains a major buyer for feed and ethanol production
New Markets: Middle East and Africa are being actively developed to reduce risk and enhance value
 
Strategic Opportunities

Market Diversification: Expanding into Saudi Arabia and the Middle East reduces reliance on China
Farmer Value Creation: Rising cassava prices driven by new demand
Industrial Upscaling: Potential applications in food, beverages, adhesives, and paper industries
 

⚠️ Key Challenges

Regional Competition: Vietnam and Indonesia are active players in the global cassava market
Quality Standards: Maintaining GAP certification and traceability is essential
Value-Added Development: Investment in modified starch and bioenergy products is needed for long-term stability
 

Future Outlook

Despite challenges such as El Niño, mosaic disease, rising production costs, and raw material substitution in China, Thai cassava pellets remain well-positioned for growth. Government support, improved starch content, and disease-resistant varieties will be key to sustaining competitiveness.

 

SOOK TRADING – Your Trusted Export Partner

SOOK TRADING delivers Thai cassava pellets with international standards, traceability, and market-specific solutions.
We help clients expand into high-potential regions like the Middle East and Africa, offering reliable logistics, consistent quality, and strategic insight.
Partner with us to unlock the full potential of Thai agricultural innovation.