Flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers market in South America

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour and powder from sago, roots, or tubers in South America fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 1 001 thousand tons. A continued decline in household consumption of cassava flour in Brazil, particularly in the North and Northeast regions, contributed to a drop in market volume to 990 thousand tons by 2019. This shift was part of broader changes in food habits, with cassava flour being replaced by wheat flour and balanced animal feeds.

In the early 2020s, production challenges became prominent. High costs and competition for agricultural land with more lucrative crops like soybeans and corn reduced planted area and led to significant industrial idleness, pushing market volume down to 976 thousand tons in 2022. Logistics difficulties and freight restrictions further constrained interstate trade. However, the market recovered to 1 017 thousand tons in 2023 as Brazilian cassava production expanded, driven by increased planted area and improved productivity, despite persistent high prices and supply chain hurdles.

Production flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in South America

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

South America's production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers increased after two years of decline. In 2019, output reached its lowest point at 1,004 thousand tonnes. The following year, in 2020, production rose to 1,039 thousand tonnes, marking a modest 3.5% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline during this period occurred in 2018, with a 2.3% drop.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

South America's production value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers declined for the third consecutive year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 17.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.2%. In 2020, output was valued at 1,869 million US dollars, showing a slight decline of 2.2% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in South America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers from South America

Exports in kind, t

South America's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in volume terms showed significant growth. In 2019, exports experienced their largest decline of 10.8%. However, in 2020, cross-border shipments rebounded to 20,451 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 47.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 72.5%, with a CAGR of 19.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated South America's exports in volume terms, accounting for 75.9% of total shipments. The remaining exports were distributed among a diverse group of smaller countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

South America's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms demonstrated strong growth. In 2019, exports saw their largest decline of 11.1%. In 2020, exports reached 36,780 thousand US dollars, up by 39.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 42.6%, with a CAGR of 12.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Japan, and Germany were consistently the main destinations for South America's exports in value terms. The United States accounted for 63.3% of exports, while Japan and Germany each represented 4.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 71.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers to South America

Imports in kind, t

South America's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in volume terms showed volatility over the observed period. In 2018, imports dropped to their lowest point at 613 tonnes, marking the largest decline of 35.4%. By 2020, imports climbed to their peak, with a total of 1,048 tonnes imported, representing a sharp 71.2% increase from the previous year. Overall, imports shifted 1.8-fold between the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria, the Netherlands, and the United States were the main suppliers of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers to South America in volume terms. Nigeria accounted for 8.6% of imports, the Netherlands for 2.1%, and the United States for 0.9%. Together, they formed 11.6% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

South America's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their lowest value at 1,558 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 1.6%. By 2020, imports totalled 2,515 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp uptick of 46.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 58.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria, the Netherlands, and the United States accounted for the largest share of South America's imports in value terms. Nigeria represented 2.8% of imports, the Netherlands 2.0%, and the United States 1.8%. Together, they comprised 6.6% of total import flows.

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

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