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Cassava Starch

From the world's largest cassava producer. Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade starch for processing, textiles, and bioplastics.

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Overview

Nigeria is the world's largest cassava producer at 59 million metric tons annually, dwarfing Thailand (28M MT) and Indonesia (18M MT). Cassava starch extracted from this massive production base is a versatile industrial commodity used in food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, paper, adhesives, and the rapidly growing bioplastics sector.

While Thailand has historically dominated global cassava starch exports, Nigeria's cost advantages in raw material and labor are making it increasingly competitive. The Nigerian government's cassava industrialization policies are driving investment in modern starch extraction facilities, improving quality consistency to meet international standards.

Origin Direct partners with established cassava processing facilities across Nigeria's cassava belt to supply food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade starch in bulk. Our direct sourcing model ensures competitive pricing, consistent quality, and reliable supply for industrial buyers seeking alternatives to traditional Thai and Vietnamese sources.

Key Specifications

Parameter Specification
Starch Content> 85%
Moisture< 13%
pH5.0 – 7.0
Ash< 0.2%
Whiteness> 90% (ISO brightness)
Viscosity700 – 1,100 BU (Brabender)
MOQ1 FCL (~20 MT)
HS Code1108.14

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Nigeria a strategic source for cassava starch?
Nigeria is the world's largest cassava producer at approximately 59 million metric tons annually, more than double the output of the second-largest producer (Thailand at 28M MT). However, Nigeria currently processes only about 10% of its cassava into starch, meaning there is massive untapped supply. This production scale, combined with lower labor costs, makes Nigerian cassava starch price-competitive with Thai starch for many applications.
What industries use cassava starch?
Cassava starch serves multiple industries: food processing (thickener, binder, modified starch for sauces and processed foods), pharmaceuticals (tablet binder and disintegrant), textiles (fabric sizing and finishing), paper manufacturing (surface sizing and coating), adhesives (corrugated board and packaging), and increasingly bioplastics (biodegradable packaging material). The global cassava starch market exceeds $50 billion annually.
What quality standards does your cassava starch meet?
Our cassava starch meets international food-grade specifications: moisture below 13%, starch content above 85%, pH 5.0-7.0, ash below 0.2%, fiber below 0.3%, and SO2 below 30 ppm. For pharmaceutical applications, we supply BP/USP-compliant grades with additional microbiological testing. Every shipment includes Certificate of Analysis, Certificate of Origin, and phytosanitary certificate.

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