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

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, production of flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Argentina increased steadily from 6,563 t to 6,734 t, driving market volume growth. Imports remained low but variable, contributing marginally to total supply.

The upward trend continued through 2022 and 2023, with production reaching 6,832 t and market volume hitting 6,840 t by 2023. During this period, imports originated from Peru, China, Brazil, and Japan, adding to domestic availability.

In 2024, imports rose to 39 t, while the broader vegetable flour market saw dynamic changes, including Argentina's recovery in soybean meal exports and increased sunflower meal production. These developments in related sectors may have influenced trade flows for starch-rich root and tuber flours.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Argentina was among the world's leading producers of flour or powder made from sago, roots, or tubers from 2017 to 2020, ranking 25th globally by production volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Argentina's production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 6 675 tonnes, which is 1.0% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	0.7%	1.0%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

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

According to marketing reports, Argentina did not export any flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers from 2017 to 2020.

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

Imports in kind, kg

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1 260 kg, then surged to a peak of 13 448 kg in 2020, representing a 10.7-fold increase. The 2020 figure was 967.1% higher than in 2019, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 87.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	511.3%	(87.9%)	967.1%	98.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Argentina's imports in kind were Peru (40.4% of imports), China (36.7%), and the United States (18.6%). Together, these three countries accounted for 95.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values fluctuated significantly, with a 58-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2020, imports totaled 44 189 US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 4,256.0% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 014 US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 58 651 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 98.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 047.7%	(98.3%)	4 256.0%	187.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Peru and the United States clearly dominated Argentina's import partner structure in value terms, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io