The Bangkok Post
Thailand’s cassava export prospects are expected to be in good shape this year, boosted by rising global demand and a rise in cereal prices. Speaking after chairing the meeting of the Cassava Policy and Management Committee, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said tapioca exports this year are expected to enjoy a growth momentum after they surged by 48.41% in 2021 to 123.2 billion baht. Export quantity also rose by 45.58% to 10.38 million tonnes, the highest volume in the past 14 years driven by the rising prices of world cereals and demand for the production of ethanol, alcohol and medical …