In 2021, Nigeria produced approximately ** million metric tons of cassava. This was followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo with a production volume of around ** million metric tons. Cassava is a staple food in many tropical countries but is also used in the production of ethanol, alcohol, medicines, animal feed, chemicals, and more.
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OWID. (June 12, 2023). Leading cassava producing countries worldwide in 2021 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/1391572/global-leading-cassava-producing-countries/
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