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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Melanesia saw significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting from around 81 800 t in 2018, it grew modestly to 82 153 t in 2019 before jumping sharply by over 17% to 96 364 t in 2020.

After the 2020 peak, the market volume contracted for two consecutive years, falling to 87 167 t in 2021 and 84 826 t in 2022. In 2023, it stabilized with a slight uptick to 85 101 t, settling at a level moderately above the pre-2020 baseline.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Melanesia's production of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 96 331 tonnes, marking a 17.3% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 18.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Melanesia in kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a dramatic 626-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Melanesia exported 6.4 tonnes of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers, a staggering 12,569.2% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 43.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary destination for exports in kind, accounting for 83.1% of total flows. Other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Export values hit their lowest in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 160-fold change between these years. In 2020, flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers deliveries from Melanesia amounted to 5.3 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 3,192.7% versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2018 with a 78.8% drop.

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

In 2017–2020, the United States played a leading role in exports in value terms for flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers from Melanesia, with a share of 88.0% of total flows. The remainder was distributed across other partners.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes varied significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 21 times from 2017 to 2019. In 2020, Melanesia's imports of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers totaled 39.7 tonnes, representing an intense rise of 133.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 17.0 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 93.2% decrease.

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

In 2017–2020, Singapore accounted for 72.3% of total imports in kind, while the remaining flows were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values ranged from a low in 2019 to a high in 2017, varying 7.4 times between these points. In 2020, Melanesia imported a total of 46.1 thousand US dollars of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers, representing a sudden advance of 104.1% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 22.6 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2018 with an 86.5% drop.

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

In 2017–2020, Singapore and Thailand continued to lead the list of markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 91.6% of total flows. Other partners played a supplementary role.

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

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