Mato Grosso do Sul breaks record in cassava production and leads starch exports in Brazil
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Published Jan 13, 2024
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Mato Grosso do Sul was the top exporter of cassava starch in 2022, generating 23 thousand tons and US$ 17 million in revenue. The State dropped to second place in 2023, but the expansion of the national market and exports have attracted investment in new starch factories, totaling 50 new industries. The production of cassava in the State in 2022 was valued at R$ 983.2 thousand, with 12,329 units and a total of 957,446 tons produced.
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Mato Grosso do Sul broke a new record in the export of cassava starch, registering first place in the country in exports in 2022, with 23 thousand tons and US$ 17 thousand dollars in revenue. In 2023, the State occupied second position. The expansion of the national market and the opening of exports have attracted investments in the last two years totaling 50 starch, flour, starch and cassava derivatives industries (starch factories), with emphasis on the southern region of the State. Investments planned in the sector total R$35.7 million, expected to generate 237 direct jobs. “The numbers show the importance of Mato Grosso do Sul with regard to starch production, appearing as an important producer and exporter”, highlighted the Secretary of Environment, Development, Science, Technology and Innovation (Semadesc) Jaime Verruck. He highlights that the State Government has been investing in the segment by helping to expand cassava production, mainly in family farming, with equipment ...
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