Xuân Thiện Group Launches $672 Million Cassava Starch Plant in Angola

On November 21, Agrostars Company – Xuan Thien Group held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Xixila Cassava Starch Plant, a key component of the Agrostars Industrial Complex located in Calulo District, Cuanza Sul Province, Angola.

The Xixila Cassava Starch Plant is a joint investment project by Agrostars Angola – Xuan Thien Group, in collaboration with Angola’s Equity Group.

With an annual capacity of 1.6 million tons of cassava starch, the plant has a registered investment of $672 million. Following this, the project will expand to include an instant noodle factory producing 200 million packs annually, an organic-microbial fertilizer plant with a capacity of 400,000 tons per year, and a 100,000-ton cassava flour facility to supply local food markets. The total investment for the entire project will reach $750 million between 2025 and 2029. Approximately 220,000 tons of cassava flour and starch are expected to enter the market in Q4 2026.

Once operational, the plant will adhere to international ESG-HSE standards across all activities. Xuan Thien Group and its partners are committed to enhancing agricultural technology transfer for local farmers, prioritizing the recruitment, training, and employment of Angolan workers, and sourcing materials locally to boost the regional economy. The goal is to help Angola achieve high-quality agricultural self-sufficiency and export capabilities.

With over a decade of investment experience in Africa, Xuan Thien Group officially launched its operations in Angola in early 2023. The Agrostars Agro-Industrial Complex focuses on four strategic pillars, aiming to establish a sustainable agro-industrial ecosystem in Angola.

First, developing large-scale cassava raw material zones with synchronized mechanization, nutrient management, and traceability to ensure stable yield and quality.

Second, constructing the Xixila Cassava Starch Plant using advanced technology to meet domestic demand and support exports.

Third, expanding eucalyptus and hardwood plantations to serve Xuan Thien Group’s green energy and materials supply chain.

Fourth, between 2025 and 2027, Agrostars will invest in an organic-microbial fertilizer plant with a 400,000-ton annual capacity, utilizing agricultural by-products (cassava peels, biochar, fermented organic manure) to create a closed-loop circular economy model—”zero-waste production, zero-emission agriculture.”

To ensure a sustainable, high-quality raw material supply for the entire agro-forestry value chain, Agrostars will invest in a modern Seed Production Center in 2026, with a capacity of 20 million seedlings annually. This center will support replanting, project expansion, and provide high-quality seeds across Angola.

The project is expected to create approximately 95,000 direct and indirect jobs for local businesses and residents.

Moving forward, Agrostars, Xuan Thien Group, and Equity Group will collaborate with local authorities to establish the Xuan Thien Agro-Forestry Special Zone in Cuanza Sul, Malanje, and Uíge Provinces. Spanning 6.8 million hectares, the project will have a total investment of $4.5 billion.