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

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, Nigeria's status as the world’s largest cassava producer, with annual harvests exceeding 59 million tons, provided a strong foundation for the cassava flour market. Government policies and investments actively supported a shift from subsistence farming to industrial processing, while consumer preference began moving toward High-Quality Cassava Flour (HQCF) as a partial substitute for wheat flour in baking. This environment supported production of 3 125 thousand tons and a market volume of 3 123 thousand tons that year.

Market volume expanded significantly to 4 999 thousand tons in 2020, with production reaching 5 000 thousand tons, and growth continued through 2023 when the market reached 5 400 thousand tons. This sustained increase was fueled by ongoing industrial processing investments and rising consumer demand for gluten-free, healthier food alternatives. Furthermore, global supply chain disruptions following the Russo-Ukrainian War heightened food security concerns from 2022 onward, encouraging greater domestic processing of cassava and supporting market growth.

Industry developments in 2024 included the introduction of 56 new, higher-yielding cassava varieties by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and the March 2024 launch of a new cassava processing unit by Olam Group. Increased investments in cassava-based bioethanol, government mandates for food fortification, and expanding export linkages to European and North American markets continued to shape the sector's trajectory.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria maintained the top global position in production volume for flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers.

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

Nigeria's production of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 5 000 K t, marking a 50.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 62.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.5%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 13.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Nigeria's exports of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers totaled 658 t, down 44.8% year-over-year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 817 t, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 1 226.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for Nigeria's exports of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers, together accounting for 81.7% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed notable volatility during this period. Export values reached their lowest in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.5-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Nigeria exported 174.0 K $ US worth of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers, a sharp 71.7% decline from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 615.8 K $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 127.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (40.0% of export value), the United Kingdom (27.1%), and Canada (16.0%) emerged as the key markets for Nigeria's exports of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers in value terms, collectively representing 83.1% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes exhibited considerable fluctuations during this period. They reached their lowest level in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 43-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Nigeria's imports of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers amounted to 52 t, a slight contraction of 3.4% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 320 t, with the largest increase that year at 4 200.8% and the largest decline in 2019 at 83.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States accounted for 81.0% of Nigeria's total imports of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers in kind, while the remainder was spread across a diverse range of smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Import values varied from a low in 2017 to a high in 2018, with an 18-fold difference. In 2020, Nigeria imported flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers worth 174.0 K $ US, an abrupt 56.7% reduction from the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 301.7 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 1 722.4% and the largest decline in 2019 at 85.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States absorbed 85.3% of Nigeria's total imports of flour or powder of sago, roots, or tubers in value terms, with the balance distributed across a wide array of smaller destinations.

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

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