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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, production and market volume of flour and powder from sago, roots or tubers in India demonstrated strong growth, rising from 1 062 thousand tons to 1 485 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by concentrated demand in states like Maharashtra and Assam, alongside increasing global interest in eco-friendly tapioca starch-based products for food and confectionery uses, which encouraged higher output.

After reaching a peak in 2021, the market volume contracted to 1 329 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 1 271 thousand tons in 2023. The period saw a market adjustment following the earlier growth phase.

By 2024, key market influences included a growing sago starch export sector and rising consumer preference for healthy and sustainable food options, reflecting broader shifts in the food industry.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

India ranked second globally in the production of flour or powder made from sago, roots, or tubers between 2017 and 2020.

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

India's production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 1 453 thousand tonnes, marking a 21.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, production rose by 62.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, India's production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers declined in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 721 million US dollars, a 2.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 21.5%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 757 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 16.4%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 645 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 2 296 tonnes, representing a 3.6-fold difference. In 2020, export volumes surged by 120.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 15.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary market for India's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in volume terms, accounting for 71.7% of total exports. Other destinations contributed to a smaller share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values fell to their lowest point in 2018 at 1 001 thousand US dollars and reached their maximum in 2020 at 2 720 thousand US dollars, a 2.7-fold difference. In 2020, export values jumped by 77.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 17.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the leading market for India's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms, representing 71.7% of total exports. Other destinations made up a less significant portion.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

India's import volume of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers totaled 18 tonnes in 2019, showing only a marginal change from 2018. Over the 2017–2019 period, imports decreased by 52.6%, with an average annual decline of 22.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in volume terms were almost entirely sourced from Vietnam, which accounted for 100.0% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

India imported 4 thousand US dollars worth of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in 2019, indicating little change from 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, import value fell by 69.3%, corresponding to an annualized decrease of 32.6%.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, India's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms were heavily concentrated on Vietnam, which held a 100.0% share of total imports.

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

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