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Resilience of the tapioca starch value chain amidst supply pressures

Crop disease, increasingly challenging climatic conditions are raising important questions around cassava raw-material security, productivity and yields. At the same time, the opportunity is no longer simply about producing more starch, but about moving beyond commodity markets towards higher-value ingredients, new applications and downstream consumer products.Against this changing regional landscape, Indonesia provides a compelling focus.
 

The government is actively trying to strengthen domestic cassava industry encouraging domestic producers to improve product specifications because some industrial demand is currently met by imported starch. Indonesia is reported to have 125 cassava-starch companies operating at a 43% utilization rate. Cassava is also part of Indonesia's bioethanol plans. In September 2026, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman met leaders from 44 districts regarding development of bioethanol production based on sugarcane, cassava and corn.
 

With government support and an establishing  tapioca processing industry , can Indonesia develop a more competitive starch production and capture considerably more value through downstream processing ?
 

The conference brings together the entire value chain to examine how Indonesia and the wider Asian region can unlock greater value from their carbohydrate resources, from cassava, corn and peas to indigenous crops, while strengthening raw-material security, productivity and competitiveness.
 

Discussions will examine the regional outlook for cassava production and markets, climate impacts on cultivation, improved varieties and farming productivity, as well as the development of cassava for starch, biofuels and other emerging applications.
 

Moving further downstream, the programme explores how starch and carbohydrate feedstocks can become platforms for a new generation of products. Topics range from advanced and functional starches, pea starch and fibre, rare sugars and allulose, to bioplastics, fermentation-derived products and finished consumer applications.
 

The conference will also look beyond conventional starch crops, exploring the potential of kimpul and sago, as well as opportunities for Indonesia to develop corn specifically for starch and downstream processing.
  

Take the opportunity to sign up for the optional site visit to  PT International Cassava Center & Cassava Micro industries Ecosystem in Bogor.
  

CMT’s 15th ASIA Starch Value Chain & Fermentation conference is recognised as a must attend event for the industry and has been brought around the region to many major cities in the region including Bangkok, Jakarta, Yangon, Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh, Siem Reap, Vientiane.
  

Why Attend? 

• Gain insights into Asia’s starch, cassava and fermentation markets.
• Explore new applications for starch, protein, fibre and sweeteners.
• Discover advances in starch processing and production technologies.
• Identify opportunities in fermentation and biomanufacturing.
• Learn how to valorise side streams and by-products.
• Understand Indonesia’s cassava and starch market opportunities.
• Meet starch producers, ingredient companies and technology providers.
• Connect with potential customers, suppliers and partners.

Registration is now OPEN & enjoy early bird fees from US$1095 per person (promotion valid until 27 November 2026). 
   

Contact hafizah@cmtconference.com for more information
  

Indonesia-Based Company Enquiries 

Special rates are available for members of Masyarakat Singkong Indonesia. For enquiries and eligibility, please contact Hafizah at hafizah@cmtconference.com.
      

Optional & Separately Bookable Site Visit (25 January 2027, 08:00 – 14:00 hrs.) PT International Cassava Center & Cassava Micro industries Ecosystem Gain first-hand insights into Indonesia’s cassava value chain with a visit to PT International Cassava Center & Cassava Micro industries Ecosystem in Bogor. The visit will provide delegates with a closer look at cassava, processing and downstream applications, while exploring opportunities to improve productivity, add value and develop higher-value cassava-based products. The visit complements the conference’s focus on strengthening Indonesia’s cassava industry and unlocking new opportunities across the starch value chain.   Time Itinerary  07:30 Depart from Hotel 09:00 Arrive at UKM (Usaha Kecil Menengah) Cassava – Facility Tour 10:00 Depart for PT International Cassava Centre 11:00 Arrive at PT International Cassava Centre – Facility Tour 12:30 Q&A Session 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Depart for Hotel 15:30 Arrive at Hotel

2026 ATTENDEE PROFILE

Past Attendee Companies Include   Ingredion • Tate & Lyle • Roquette • Novonesis • Bühler • GEA • Mitr Phol Group • Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF Group) • Thai Wah • Thai Tapioca Starch Association (TTSA) • SMS Corporation • Emsland Group • First Starch International • Hung Duy • Vedan Vietnam • Mitsui & Co. • Amano Enzyme • Flottweg • VetterTec • G. Larsson Starch Technology, and more…