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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour, meal and powder of sago, roots or tubers in Brazil showed variable dynamics from 2018 to 2023. The initial period was characterized by robust traditional production, particularly of suruí cassava flour in the Amazon region, which upheld the product's cultural value. Simultaneously, the presence of specialized companies like Glúten Free Alimentos, with their focus on quality and international certifications such as gluten-free, HALAL, and KOSHER, laid the groundwork for modern manufacturing and market segmentation.

By 2019, investments in modernization and the adoption of automated processes, including metal detectors and automated packaging, began to strengthen production capabilities and food safety standards. The market volume increased to 917.5 thousand tonnes in 2020, driven by a growing variety of products with different granulometries for specific uses, such as fine, coarse, and bread-making flours, which stimulated demand. The subsequent period through 2022 saw market volume stabilize around 880 thousand tonnes, during which companies continued to diversify their portfolios with certified products for vegan, HALAL, and KOSHER markets, enhancing traceability and aligning with healthy consumption trends.

In 2023, market volume recovered to 914.5 thousand tonnes, reflecting sustained demand for segmented products and the cumulative benefits of production improvements. Throughout the period, the expansion of product offerings and the maintenance of international certifications supported market resilience and adaptation to evolving consumer preferences.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, Brazil ranked as the third-largest producer of flour or powder made from sago, roots, or tubers during the period from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers, 2018-2021

World map of production of flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers, 2018-2021

In 2021, Brazil produced 905.2 thousand tonnes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, representing a 3.1% decline compared to 2020. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 900.7 thousand tonnes, while it peaked in 2020 at 933.9 thousand tonnes. The most significant growth occurred in 2020, with a 3.7% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in Brazil declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 936 million US dollars, down by 3.5% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 16.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

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

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Brazil exported 12,810 tonnes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, showing a notable decline of 24.2% compared to the previous year. Exports reached their lowest level in 2019 at 11,483 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 16,903 tonnes, with the largest increase of 47.2% recorded in that year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 6.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the dominant buyer of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from Brazil, accounting for 83.5% of total exports in volume, while other countries shared the remaining portion.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Brazil exported 13,251 thousand US dollars worth of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, which is 24.6% lower than the previous year. Exports were at their minimum in 2019 at 12,382 thousand US dollars and reached their maximum in 2020 at 17,564 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 41.9% occurring in that year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 10.5%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the United States dominated the country structure of exports in value terms, accounting for 86.4% of total flows, with other destinations making up relatively small shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Brazil increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Brazil imported a total of 548 tonnes, marking a robust rise of 23.3% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 102.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

During 2018 to 2021, the geographical pattern of imports in volume terms showed a strong dependence on Peru, which accounted for 96.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Brazil increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 2,189 thousand US dollars, up by 20.4% year-on-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 149.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Peru remained the almost exclusive supplier of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers to Brazil, with a share of 96.5% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021