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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the domestic market volume for sago flour in Indonesia remained stable at around 366–367 thousand tons. This period saw PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya target a monthly production capacity of 1,250 tons by 2018, while the government's PIPL program provided processing machinery to smallholder farmers in Merauke to increase local output. However, in 2020 the market contracted to 319.5 thousand tons, the same year the national ‘Sagunesia’ policy was unveiled to support sago development over 2022‑2024.

After a modest recovery to 322.8 thousand tons in 2021, the market surged to 437.8 thousand tons in 2022. The rise was driven by the rollout of the ‘Sagunesia’ program, which allocated 18 processing‑equipment units across 12 districts, directly boosting production capacity. At the same time, PT Bangka Asindo Agri promoted sago flour as a high‑value food ingredient at the ICOSEAT international conference. Market volume then fell to 339.8 thousand tons in 2023.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia held the 5th position globally in the production of flour or powder made from sago, roots, or tubers.

Top producers of flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers, 2018-2021

World map of production of flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers, 2018-2021

Indonesia's production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, output stood at 330.1 thousand tonnes, showing minimal change compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 10.5%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 3.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 374.4 thousand tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with an 11.5% decline, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, at 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

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

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Indonesia exported 7 337 tonnes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, marking a sharp year-over-year decline of 37.8%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 11 804 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 157.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, two key markets—Malaysia and Japan—together made up 82.2% of total exports by volume, while the rest was spread across a diverse range of other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers exported from Indonesia rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 8 347 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 199.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 712.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 101.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, China (50.0% of export value), Malaysia (22.2%), and Japan (15.3%) were consistently the main destinations for exports by value, together accounting for 87.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

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

Imports in kind, t

Indonesia's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 54 tonnes, up 16.8% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import volume rose by 147.7%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 35.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

During 2018-2021, China (60.2% of import volume), Australia (17.4%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (10.0%) together accounted for 87.6% of total imports by volume, serving as the primary sources for these products entering Indonesia.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers imported into Indonesia grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 564 thousand US dollars, a 41.3% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, import value surged by 1 548.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 154.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, China dominated imports by value, accounting for 88.3% of the total, while the remaining flows were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021