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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Asian market for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers expanded from 2 356 thousand tonnes to 2 798 thousand tonnes. This growth coincided with increasing global recognition of cassava flour's gluten-free qualities and its rising use as a partial substitute for wheat flour in bakery and pastry applications, which boosted demand.

After peaking in 2020, market volume contracted to 2 661 thousand tonnes in 2021 and stabilized near 2 664 thousand tonnes in 2022. By 2023, the market declined further to 2 538 thousand tonnes. This reduction was influenced by cassava crop diseases, such as witch's broom in major producing regions like Brazil, which constrained the supply of cassava roots for processing into flour.

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

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

Asia's production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 817 K t, marking a 9.8% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 28.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.6%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 6.2 K t, then surged to 25.0 K t in 2020, a 305.0% increase from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 29.2 K t, resulting in a 4.7-fold variation between the high and low points. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 78.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three main markets—the United States, Asia (not elsewhere specified), and the Netherlands—collectively accounted for 4.1% of Asia's total exports in kind of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports in value terms hit their lowest point in 2019 at 26 646 K $ US, then rebounded to 55 561 K $ US in 2020, up by 108.5% from the previous year. The peak was in 2018 at 70 233 K $ US, creating a 2.6-fold difference between the high and low. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 62.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms were distributed across many countries. Even the top destinations—the United States, Asia (not elsewhere specified), and Australia—together represented only 12.5% of total exports.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Asia's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported approximately 5.6 K t, a modest drop of 9.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 47.7%, with an average annual decline of 19.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the leading source for Asia's imports in kind of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, holding a 0.5% share of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Asia's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms amounted to 25 872 K $ US, a gain of 10.6% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 23 382 K $ US, while the peak was in 2018 at 27 910 K $ US. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 7.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 16.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 15.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Asia's imports in value terms of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers were not heavily concentrated. The top markets—Asia (not elsewhere specified) with 2.4%, the Netherlands with 1.9%, and the United States with 1.5%—jointly accounted for only 5.8% of total flows.

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

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