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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour and powder of sago, roots or tubers in Eastern Asia declined from 127 879 metric tons in 2018 to 98 123 metric tons in 2021. This contraction was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted raw material supply and production in 2020 and 2021. Additionally, the industry's fragmented structure, with many small enterprises and uneven regulatory enforcement, presented ongoing challenges.

A recovery emerged in 2022, with market volume rising to 106 012 metric tons. This turnaround was supported by government agricultural policies and production subsidies, which fostered industry consolidation and technological innovation. The expansion of deep-processed starch products also contributed to stronger domestic output.

In 2023, domestic production increased to 96 419 metric tons, aided by strong harvests of key raw crops. However, total market volume eased to 102 463 metric tons as imports fell sharply, influenced by anti-dumping measures on EU potato starch and production issues in major tapioca-exporting nations. The industry concurrently focused on developing higher-value modified starches and deep-processing capabilities.

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

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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 Eastern Asia has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 91 519 tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 5.7% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 5.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 99 441 tonnes, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 3.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers production in Eastern Asia has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 351.0 million US dollars, showing a strong gain of 10.8% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 31.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from Eastern Asia increased in 2020. That year, exports reached 3 450 tonnes, a limited rise of 4.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 5.7%, with an average annual decline of 1.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 298 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 5.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for exports in kind of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from Eastern Asia were Asia, not elsewhere specified (32.9% of exports), Malaysia (16.7%), and the United States (12.5%). Together, these three markets accounted for 62.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from Eastern Asia amounted to 13 234 thousand US dollars, representing a significant increase of 22.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 30.4%, with an average annual rate of 9.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the key partners for exports in value terms were the United States (20.5% of exports), Malaysia (19.0%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (16.3%). Collectively, these three accounted for 55.8% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Eastern Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported a total of {value_last_year} tonnes, reflecting a small drop of 2.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 12.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 31 899 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 34.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 5.8%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, imports in kind of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers to Eastern Asia were heavily concentrated on Vietnam, which accounted for 79.2% of total flows. All other countries together formed the remaining {rest_share}%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers imports into Eastern Asia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled {value_last_year} thousand US dollars, constituting a small reduction of 3.0% versus 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 10.9%, with an average annual decline of 3.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 14 263 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 23.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 20.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers to Eastern Asia in value terms were Vietnam (51.8% of imports), Laos (10.4%), and Indonesia (4.3%). Together, these three countries comprised 66.5% of total import value.

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

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