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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Oceania increased from 82 409 t to 97 047 t, with a sharp rise of over 17% in 2020 driven by a parallel surge in domestic production to 96 331 t. Following this peak, the market contracted to 88 098 t in 2021 and then stabilized around 86 000 t in 2022-2023.

In 2024, imports of the product into Oceania jumped to 1 519 t, more than 70% above the 2023 level, while exports remained minimal. This import growth aligns with the rising consumer preference for gluten-free and natural ingredients, which is boosting demand for sago starch as a wheat alternative in food products. Additionally, the use of sago starch and flour in industrial applications such as paper, plywood, textiles, and biodegradable plastics is expanding market segments beyond traditional food uses. However, production of related products like cassava flour faces challenges from raw material scarcity due to climate change, pests, and diseases, potentially affecting supply stability.

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

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

Production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in Oceania has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Oceania produced 96 331 tonnes of this product, marking a significant 17.3% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 18.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.9%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from Oceania declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 15.7 tonnes, down 12.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 49.3%, with an annualized decrease of 20.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the top buyer of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from Oceania, accounting for 9.6% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers exported from Oceania reached 28 000 US dollars, a sharp 52.6% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export values decreased by 59.1%, with an annualized decline of 25.8%. The only notable increase occurred in 2019, when exports rose by 9.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, the three main markets for Oceania's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms were the United States, Asia (not elsewhere specified), and Thailand, together absorbing 11.2% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Oceania amounted to 731.3 tonnes in 2020, showing a substantial 13.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 21.6%, with an annualized decline of 7.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 644.9 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 30.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase, with imports rising by 30.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the principal sources of imports in kind for flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Oceania were China (20.3% of imports), Peru (19.0%), and Thailand (12.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 51.4% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Oceania imported flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers worth 1 772 000 US dollars in 2020, representing a 14.9% decline from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values decreased by 7.8%, with an annualized drop of 2.7%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 2 083 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading suppliers of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers to Oceania in value terms were China (27.4% of imports), Peru (21.1%), and India (9.5%). Their combined share reached 58.0% of total import value.

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

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