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

Earlier Report Observations

The Jamaican market for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers saw considerable variation from 2018 to 2023. Market volume initially increased from 28.8 metric tons in 2018 to 31.9 metric tons in 2019, then declined in the following two years, falling to 29.9 metric tons in 2020 and further to 27.0 metric tons in 2021.

A pronounced expansion took place in 2022, with consumption surging by over 25% to 33.8 metric tons. This upward trend continued into 2023, when the market reached its peak for the period at 34.6 metric tons.

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

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

Jamaica's production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 23 110 kg, marking a moderate decrease of 9.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 25 740 kg, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.2%.

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

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

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2019 at 52 kg, while the peak was reached in 2020 at 838 kg, representing a 16-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jamaica's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers surged by 1,503.9% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 77.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Trinidad and Tobago and Canada were the primary destinations for Jamaica's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, together accounting for 81.3% of total export volumes. Other markets each held relatively small shares.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The market experienced notable volatility during this period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 342 US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 4 580 US dollars, showing a 13.4-fold difference. In 2020, Jamaica's export value for flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers increased by 1,240.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 57.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Trinidad and Tobago and Canada were the main export markets in value terms, jointly representing 87.4% of total export flows. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes displayed considerable fluctuations. The lowest level was in 2018 at 3 275 kg, while the highest was in 2020 at 7 638 kg, indicating a 2.3-fold gap. In 2020, Jamaica's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers rose by 19.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 16.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 95.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica's import sources for flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers were highly concentrated, with the United States alone responsible for 96.7% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. The lowest import value was in 2018 at 10 959 US dollars, while the peak was in 2020 at 26 739 US dollars, representing a 2.4-fold difference. In 2020, Jamaica's import value for flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers grew by 13.4% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 38.1%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 115.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Jamaica's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms were heavily concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 97.5% of total import flows.

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

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