Flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers market in Papua New Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, production of sago flour in Papua New Guinea increased from 81 720 t to 96 250 t. This growth was initially supported by projects to mechanize processing through women's groups in Gulf province, improving efficiency and quality, alongside government efforts to enhance sago distribution for food security. The significant rise in 2020 occurred despite COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, as household consumption patterns shifted toward root and tuber crops like sago in rural areas during the pandemic.

Production subsequently declined to 87 068 t in 2021 and 84 725 t in 2022, before stabilizing around 85 000 t in 2023. Throughout this period, government programs continued to promote sustainable agriculture and value-adding for sago, while agri-tourism emerged as a potential avenue to support local farmers. The market adjusted from its pandemic peak without major new legislative changes directly affecting sago production.

Production flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Papua New Guinea

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Papua New Guinea ranked as the world's 13th largest producer of flour or powder made from 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

Papua New Guinea's production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 96 250 tonnes, marking a 17.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period 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 Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers from Papua New Guinea

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Papua New Guinea's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers totaled 0.0 tonnes, showing only a slight variation from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 40.1%, averaging an 11.9% annual growth rate.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia and the Solomon Islands were the top two destinations for Papua New Guinea's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, together making up 100.0% of the total export volume.

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

World map of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Papua New Guinea's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers was 0.1 thousand US dollars, holding steady compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export values surged by 1 001.2%, with an average annual increase of 122.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia dominated Papua New Guinea's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms, consistently representing 91.7% of the total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020

Imports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers to Papua New Guinea

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2019 and hit their lowest point in 2018, with a 215-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports into Papua New Guinea amounted to 1.4 tonnes, a sharp drop of 68.9% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 99.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 62.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Papua New Guinea were almost entirely sourced from Singapore, which accounted for 97.4% of the total import volume.

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

World map of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. Import values were highest in 2017 and lowest in 2018, with a 55-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imports into Papua New Guinea were valued at 2.5 thousand US dollars, down 76.4% from a year earlier. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2.2 thousand US dollars. The largest decline happened in 2018 at 98.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 378.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Singapore was the primary source for Papua New Guinea's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms, making up 89.0% of total imports, while other destinations played a much smaller role.

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

World map of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020