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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, production and market volume for flour and powder of sago, roots or tubers in Ghana experienced moderate fluctuations. After a dip in 2019, the market stabilized in 2020. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic that year disrupted global supply chains, reducing imports and prompting a stronger focus on local cassava processing, which supported a recovery in domestic output.

From 2021 onward, the market entered a phase of strong expansion. A surge in consumer interest toward the health benefits and functional properties of tuber crops, particularly cassava, drove significant growth in demand. This shift supported a sharp rise in production and market volume, with increases continuing through 2022 and 2023 as the trend toward traditional, nutrient-rich staples persisted.

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

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Between 2017 and 2020, Ghana ranked as the 17th largest global producer of flour or powder made from sago, roots, or tubers.

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, Ghana produced 32 015 tonnes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, marking a 3.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest production level was in 2018 at 33 331 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 9.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest decline of 7.0%.

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

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Ghana's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers have risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 3 373 tonnes, up 22.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 92%, averaging an annual growth rate of 24.3%.

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From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands were the top destinations for Ghana's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers. The United Kingdom accounted for 34.8% of exports, the United States for 25.1%, and the Netherlands for 11.1%, together making up 71.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during this period. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point, while 2020 saw the highest level, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ghana's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers were valued at 3 336 thousand US dollars, a dramatic 168.3% increase from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 243 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 30.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands were the leading markets for Ghana's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms. The United States contributed 30.5% of export value, the United Kingdom 20.1%, and the Netherlands 16.2%, collectively representing 66.8% of total export flows.

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

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

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

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Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this timeframe. In 2019, import volumes peaked at 308 tonnes, then fell to a low of 2 tonnes in 2020, a 189-fold decrease. In 2020, Ghana imported 2 tonnes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, a 99.5% drop from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, rising by 115.0%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, and the United States were the primary suppliers of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers to Ghana. Togo provided 34.7% of imports, Côte d'Ivoire 24.0%, and the United States 23.0%, together accounting for 81.7% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. From 2018 to 2020, there was a peak-to-trough amplitude of 38 times. In 2020, Ghana's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers amounted to 2 thousand US dollars, a 96.0% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was in 2018 at 62 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 162.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States, Togo, and China were the key sources for Ghana's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms. The United States made up 33.9% of import value, Togo 16.6%, and China 12.0%, jointly comprising 62.5% of total import flows.

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

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