Flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in the Philippines declined from 243 thousand tons in 2018 to 204 thousand tons in 2023. This contraction was most pronounced in 2021, when the market fell by over 30 thousand tons to reach 204 thousand tons, following a period of relative stability in the preceding years.

After the sharp drop in 2021, the market stabilized around 204 thousand tons in 2022 and 2023, with minimal annual variation, indicating a consolidation at a lower level of activity.

Production flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in the Philippines

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From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines ranked 8th globally in the production 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

After two years of decline, the Philippines saw an increase in its production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers. In 2020, production reached 237.6 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.1% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 5.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 235.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest drop of 3.4% occurring that same year.

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

Exports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers from the Philippines

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Exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from the Philippines fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 189 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 49.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 69.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -32.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 722 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 16.6% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the primary destination for exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from the Philippines, accounting for 86.6% of total export volume, while the rest was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 7.7-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2020. In 2020, exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from the Philippines amounted to 90 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 75.4% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 697 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 21.9% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States accounted for 83.2% of the total export value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from the Philippines, with the remaining flows spread across various smaller partners.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers to the Philippines

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The market exhibited volatility during these years. Imports varied widely, with a 24-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into the Philippines totaled 365 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 749.1% compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 43 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 92.3% that year.

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From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, the Netherlands, and China were the main sources of imports in volume terms, accounting for 53.5%, 15.1%, and 13.8% of total imports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 82.3% of all import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import volumes varied by 10.5 times between the high in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into the Philippines amounted to 770 thousand US dollars, representing an increase of 598.1% over the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 110 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 80.0% that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Vietnam played leading roles in the import value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into the Philippines, accounting for 55.0%, 24.7%, and 6.7% of total imports, respectively. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 86.4% of total import flows.

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

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