Flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in the Americas demonstrated moderate growth from 1 077 тыс. т in 2018 to 1 118 тыс. т in 2023. The volume peaked at 1 131 тыс. т in 2020 before a temporary contraction in 2021 and 2022. The recovery in 2023 brought consumption to its highest level within the period.

Global exports of similar starchy flour products grew by over 20% from 2021 to 2022, reflecting increased international production and trade activity. This expansion in global supply chains influenced the availability and trade dynamics for root and tuber flours in the Americas during these years.

The underlying market is supported by strong consumer demand for gluten-free and health-oriented alternatives, particularly in North America. In Brazil, cassava flour is a culinary staple, creating a stable base of traditional consumption. These factors contribute to the steady demand profile observed across the region.

Production flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers, 2017-2020

Production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in the Americas has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1,133 thousand tonnes, marking a measured gain of 3.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1,087 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, the production value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in the Americas increased in 2020. The output was valued at 10,753 million US dollars, up by 1.2% compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 16.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10,630 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers from Americas

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2018 at 13,373 tonnes and fell to a trough in 2019 at 2,970 tonnes, representing a 4.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Americas exported 5,976 tonnes, a significant increase of 101.2% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 77.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 227.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from the Americas were spread across many countries. Portugal accounted for 3.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 2.7%, and the United Kingdom for 2.3%, with these three countries jointly representing only 8.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers exported from the Americas amounted to 40,856 thousand US dollars, which is 50.3% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 40.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 27,190 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 21.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, there was no single dominant market for flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms. Japan and Germany each accounted for 3.6% of exports, while the Netherlands represented 3.5%, with these three countries together taking only 10.7% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers to Americas

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in the Americas have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 4,416 tonnes, representing a 45.1% uptick from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 3,002 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 21.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

The structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 points to a diversified set of partners. China accounted for 10.4% of imports, Thailand for 8.9%, and Nigeria for 6.7%, with these three countries jointly representing only 26.0% of total flows. The remaining 74.0% was dispersed among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign supplies of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers to the Americas were recorded at 14,620 thousand US dollars, equivalent to an abrupt gain of 26.7% versus the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 80.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 43.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, imports in value terms of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers to the Americas were spread relatively evenly. Thailand accounted for 8.6% of imports, China for 7.8%, and Nigeria for 4.4%, with these three countries jointly representing only 20.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020