The Brazilian economy had not yet recovered completely from the 2015/16 recession when it was affected by the effects of covid-19 pandemics, which has started in March this year. Both industry and services were severely influenced; however, for agriculture, the impacts were smaller, mainly in the segments who operate in the international market.
As for the cassava producing chain (besides the agricultural segment, it is formed by starch and flour industries, which meets the domestic demand and has potential to explore international market niches), it has been affected in several ways
Fonte: CEPEA
