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

Earlier Report Observations

Fiji's market for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers expanded significantly from 71 658 kg in 2018 to 95 273 kg in 2023, with the peak volume reaching 97 776 kg in 2022. This overall growth was driven by consistent increases in domestic production, which rose from 65 970 kg to 88 440 kg over the period.

A notable interruption occurred in 2020 when market volume dropped to 82 214 kg, coinciding with an unusual surge in exports to 6 376 kg that reduced domestic supply. The market quickly recovered in 2021 and 2022, supported by rising production and import volumes, before a slight contraction in 2023.

Import levels fluctuated throughout the years, contributing to supply variability, while exports remained minimal except for the 2020 spike. The market's trajectory was primarily shaped by the steady expansion of local output, which met most of the growing consumption.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Fiji's production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 81 160 kg, marking a slight rise of 0.6% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest production level was in 2018, at 65 970 kg, which saw the largest decline of 6.5%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest increase, with production jumping by 22.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Fiji in kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Exports in kind, kg

Fiji's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 6 376 kg, representing a massive surge of 10 969.4% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, exports skyrocketed by 53 033.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 709.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Fiji in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Between 2017 and 2020, Fiji's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers were heavily concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 83.3% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years, with a peak in 2020 and a trough in 2018, showing a 156-fold fluctuation. In 2020, Fiji's export value reached 5 149 US dollars, reflecting a dramatic improvement of 3 105.7% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, at 33 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 76.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Fiji's export structure in value terms, consistently accounting for 90.4% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Fiji's import volume of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers reached 7 430 kg, indicating a modest contraction of 3.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 47.3%, with an average annual decline of 19.2%. The lowest volume was in 2018, at 5 701 kg, which experienced the largest drop of 59.5%. Conversely, 2019 saw the biggest increase, with imports rising by 35.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, Thailand remained the primary source for Fiji's imports in kind, holding a 70.1% share of total flows, while the rest was spread across various other destinations.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Fiji's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 8 895 US dollars, up 24.7% from the previous year. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.3%, with an average annual decline of 12.2%. The minimum value was in 2018, at 4 913 US dollars, which recorded the largest fall of 62.6%. In contrast, 2019 posted the highest increase, with imports growing by 45.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand played a leading role in Fiji's imports in value terms for flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, accounting for 72.7% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other partners.

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

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