Cassava (also known as manioc or tapioca) is a key industrial crop in Vietnam, widely used for producing starch, animal feed, and incense materials. Vietnam is currently one of the world’s top exporters of cassava starch. But which provinces lead in cultivation—and which regions offer the highest starch quality?
🥇 1. Tây Ninh – Cassava Capital with Premium Starch Quality
• 📍 Area: Over 45,000 hectares
• ✅ Highlights: Fertile red basalt soil and dry, hot climate produce firm roots with high starch content.
• 🧪 Starch quality: Considered the best in the country, with excellent whiteness and purity, meeting European and Korean export standards.
Vietnam’s cassava industry is centered in the South and Central Highlands, where ideal natural conditions support high-yield and quality cassava. Among these, Tây Ninh stands out with the highest starch quality, making it the top choice for premium export markets.
Tây Ninh is also home to many modern starch factories, making it the heart of Vietnam’s cassava processing industry.
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🌾 2. Gia Lai – Abundant Supply with Good Industrial Yield
• 📍 Area: Approx. 35,000 hectares
• ✅ Well-suited climate and large-scale cultivation, especially in Chư Sê, Ia Pa, and Chư Pưh.
• 🧪 Starch quality: Good, suitable for both export and domestic use. Widely used in feed, glue, and paper industries.
Many processors rely on Gia Lai for consistent year-round raw material.
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🌿 3. Kon Tum – Emerging Region with Stable Quality
• 📍 Area: 15,000–18,000 hectares
• ✅ Dry climate and red soil favor high yields.
• 🧪 Starch quality: Moderate to good, depending on farming practices. Suitable for industrial-grade starch production.
Kon Tum has strong growth potential and is attracting more starch manufacturers.
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🌱 4. Phú Yên – Cassava Hub of South-Central Vietnam
• 📍 Area: Around 14,000 hectares
• ✅ Mainly in mountainous districts like Sông Hinh and Sơn Hòa.
• 🧪 Starch quality: Fair to good, often used for regional starch blending in processing plants.
Phú Yên’s proximity to coastal ports also supports efficient export logistics.
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🌳 5. Bình Phước – Mixed Crop Model with Cassava as Key Support
• 📍 Area: Over 10,000 hectares
• ✅ Often intercropped with rubber and cashew, helping improve soil health and reduce erosion.
• 🧪 Starch quality: Decent, used mainly for domestic industrial applications.
Bình Phước’s cassava is valued for its role in integrated farming systems.
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🌾 6. Đắk Lắk – Reliable Supplier in the Central Highlands
• 📍 Area: Nearly 12,000 hectares
• ✅ Similar soil and climate to Gia Lai and Kon Tum.
• 🧪 Starch quality: Good consistency, used for both domestic and export markets.
Đắk Lắk continues to expand cultivation with strong farmer networks.
