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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in SADC rose from 666 thousand tons in 2018 to 2 107 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was marked by a substantial surge of 708 thousand tons in 2022, followed by continued growth in 2023.

In the latter part of the period, broader food sector trends in the region supported the market. A shift in consumer preferences in key markets like South Africa towards healthy, plant-based foods and local grains stimulated demand for starch-based products such as sago. Concurrently, global supply chain disruptions and exchange rate fluctuations affected the availability and cost of related grains and starches, influencing production and trade dynamics within SADC.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

SADC's production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 066 thousand tonnes, representing a 12.8% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 94.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 24.9%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, SADC's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers rebounded in 2020, reaching 82 tonnes—a 43.3% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13.2%, averaging 4.2% per year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 57 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 12.9% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, SADC's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers were not heavily concentrated in a few key markets. Portugal accounted for 11.6% of exports, Pakistan for 1.7%, and Oman for 1.5%, with these three countries together making up just 14.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. From 2019 to 2020, the difference between the highest and lowest values was 7.7 times. In 2020, SADC's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers totaled 83 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 87.0% decline from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 642 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 194.8% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, SADC's exports in value terms were spread across a diverse range of partner countries. Portugal contributed 16.7% of export value, Oman 7.0%, and the United Arab Emirates 6.9%, with these three countries collectively accounting for only 30.7% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Between 2017 and 2018, the difference between the highest and lowest import volumes was 14.4 times. In 2020, SADC imported 646 tonnes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, a substantial 354.2% increase from the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 100 tonnes, and the most significant decline of 93.1% also took place that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the largest contributor to SADC's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, accounting for 34.5% of import volume. Portugal followed with 22.2%, and Uganda with 17.8%. Together, these three countries made up 74.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market saw notable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their highest point in 2017 and their lowest in 2018, with a 7.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers amounted to 305 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 26.6% rise from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 217 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline of 86.4% also occurred that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey held the largest share of SADC's imports in value terms at 33.7%, followed by Portugal at 25.4% and Peru at 15.6%. These three countries together accounted for 74.6% of total import flows.

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

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