Thailand's Department of Foreign Trade is driving an industry-wide upgrade of the cassava sector to boost productivity, quality standards, and supply-chain transparency. Key strengths being marketed: non-GMO, gluten-free products with 4× lower carbon footprint than wheat flour, aligned with net-zero and health-wellness trends. The Thai Tapioca Nexus 2026 event connected 300+ stakeholders from 10+ countries and expects to generate at least 2.6 billion baht in economic value. First-half 2026 trade volume was 2.52 million tonnes (38 billion baht); outlook for rest of year is improving amid demand recovery and industry adaptation.