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

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for flour and powder of sago, roots or tubers showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. After a slight dip to 8 312 tons in 2019, the market volume surged to 9 517 tons in 2020, then contracted sharply to 7 309 tons in 2021. A steady recovery followed, reaching 8 184 tons in 2022 and climbing to 9 548 tons by 2023.

Geopolitical tensions and high inflation in 2022 disrupted grain supply chains and pushed up wholesale flour prices, which influenced trade flows and supported the market's rebound in volume during 2022 and 2023. Concurrently, rising global interest in gluten-free and keto-friendly flour mixtures signaled a shift in consumer preferences that may have bolstered demand for alternative starch-based flours in the region.

Earlier in the period, the structure of the milling industry was evolving. A 2019 market report highlighted that a small number of mills processed the vast majority of wheat, reflecting a high concentration of capacity that also shapes the production of flours from roots and tubers.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

In 2020, Europe produced 162.7 t of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, marking a 51.7% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 79.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 21.5%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 10.1%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1 700 t, then surged to a peak of 4 716 t in 2020, representing a 2.8-fold increase. The 2020 figure reflects a sharp rise of 83.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, at 25.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for exports in kind were the United States, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for 10.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from Europe increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 16 594 K $ US, a sharp increase of 58.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 92%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from Europe were widely dispersed across partner countries. The United States (10.2% of export value), Switzerland (3.6%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (1.3%) together represented only 15.1% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Europe increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Europe imported approximately 14 071 t, a sudden gain of 30.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 35%, with a CAGR of 10.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 920 t, with the largest decline that year at 4.8%.

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

Analysis of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Ghana (10.3% of imports in kind), Brazil (8.1%), and Peru (5.7%) together accounted for only 24.2% of total flows, with the remaining 75.8% coming from other partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Europe increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 28 912 K $ US, which is 21.2% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 46.5%, with a CAGR of 13.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Peru (16.2% of import value), Brazil (6.4%), and Ghana (5.3%) played notable but not dominant roles as suppliers of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers to Europe. Their combined share reached only 27.8% of total imports in value terms.

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

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