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

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in the MENA region experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After an initial volume of 7.3 thousand tons in 2018, the market contracted to 5.9 thousand tons in 2019. It then recovered strongly, reaching a peak of 8.1 thousand tons in 2021, before declining again in the following two years to 5.9 thousand tons in 2023.

Import volumes played a key role in these market movements, rising consistently from 1.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 3.4 thousand tons in 2022, which supported market growth during the recovery phase. The spike in exports to 1.8 thousand tons in 2022 contributed significantly to the market contraction that year, highlighting the impact of trade flows on domestic availability.

In 2024, import reliance remained evident as volumes reached 3.5 thousand tons, primarily sourced from the European Union, Netherlands, Thailand, Bahrain, and Peru. This trade pattern aligns with broader global trends, including rising consumer demand for gluten-free and health-oriented food products, which influences preferences in the MENA region, alongside ongoing supply chain considerations affecting raw material availability.

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

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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, MENA produced 5 234 tonnes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, marking a slight increase of 1.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 6 041 tonnes, which represented a significant increase of 26.1% from the previous year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline, with production dropping by 14.7%.

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

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

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 20-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MENA's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers amounted to 950 tonnes, reflecting a modest reduction of 3.3% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 982 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1 734.9%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 24-fold gap between these years. In 2020, MENA's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers reached 2 058 thousand US dollars, marking a significant drop of 18.8% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 972 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 2 279.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sudan (accounting for 1.6% of exports in value terms), the United States (1.1%), and the United Kingdom (0.6%) formed the key group of partners for MENA's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers. Together, these three countries represented 3.3% of total export flows in value terms.

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

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

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

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Cross-border shipments of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into MENA increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 2 186 tonnes, up by 29.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 24.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The lowest import level was recorded in 2018 at 1 284 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 27.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 32.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of imports in kind was scattered, with no single partner dominating. Thailand (24.6% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (6.3%), and India (5.9%) together accounted for 36.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

MENA's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 3 637 thousand US dollars, up by 13.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 696 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 22.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 18.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand (35.1% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (10.0%), and India (5.2%) remained the main markets for MENA's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers. Together, these three countries accounted for 50.3% of total import flows in value terms.

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

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