Flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sago, roots or tubers flour in Southern Asia grew consistently from 2018 to 2021, with production rising from 1,062 thousand tons to a peak of 1,485 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by high global growth rates for downstream tapioca starch products in eco-friendly food applications, which bolstered market activity. Demand remained regionally concentrated in areas like Maharashtra and Assam, reflecting traditional consumption patterns.

After 2021, production contracted to 1,330 thousand tons in 2022 and 1,272 thousand tons in 2023. During this period, the sago starch export market in India saw reported growth, and consumer preferences increasingly favored gluten-free flours for fasting and special diets. The overall market volume, however, moved lower during these years.

Production flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Southern Asia

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

Southern Asia'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 1 453 thousand tonnes, marking a significant increase of 21.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 62.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Southern Asia's production value for flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 121 million US dollars, representing a decrease of 13.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 11.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 3.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 2 788 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 14.4 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 249.0 tonnes, reflecting a 17-fold difference. In 2020, Southern Asia's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers surged by 623.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Southern Asia's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers were the United Arab Emirates (accounting for 39.3% of exports in kind), the United States (14.0%), and the United Kingdom (9.3%). Together, these three countries represented 62.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Export values fell to their lowest point in 2018 at 37.7 thousand US dollars and reached their maximum in 2020 at 363.7 thousand US dollars, a variation of 9.7 times. In 2020, exported volumes from Southern Asia saw a sudden rise of 413.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a decrease of 13.7%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from Southern Asia were the United Arab Emirates (27.2% of exports in value terms), the United States (20.6%), and the United Kingdom (12.6%). Collectively, these three markets accounted for 60.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import volumes varied 34 times, from a low of 63.3 tonnes in 2017 to a high of 521.5 tonnes in 2018. In 2020, Southern Asia's imports totaled 63.3 tonnes, an increase of 83.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 93.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a surge of 3 331.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the main sources for imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Southern Asia were Indonesia (36.5% of imports in kind), Thailand (27.6%), and the United Arab Emirates (5.4%). Together, these three countries made up 69.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Import values fluctuated 10.1 times, from a low of 71.7 thousand US dollars in 2017 to a high of 264.1 thousand US dollars in 2018. In 2020, Southern Asia's imports totaled 71.7 thousand US dollars, down by 2.9% year-on-year. The largest decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 72.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 905.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key partners for imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Southern Asia were Thailand (36.6% of imports in value terms), Indonesia (21.3%), and the United Arab Emirates (6.1%). Collectively, these three countries represented 63.9% of total import flows.

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

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