Flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers market in Trinidad and Tobago

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Trinidad and Tobago contracted sharply between 2018 and 2022. Domestic production fell from 75 000 kg to 20 550 kg over this period, driving the total market volume down from 71 072 kg to 24 943 kg. The most severe drop occurred from 2018 to 2019, when production more than halved.

In 2022, the government expanded grant funding to encourage new producers making flour from local root crops like sweet potato and cassava, a policy supported by the National Marketing Development Corporation (Namdevco) to boost alternatives to wheat flour amid global food supply disruptions. Despite this initiative, domestic production continued to decline in 2022 and 2023. Market volume, however, rebounded to 31 480 kg in 2023, largely due to a surge in imports which offset the lower local output.

Production flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Trinidad and Tobago

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Trinidad and Tobago's production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 28 170 kg, marking a modest 9.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 62.4%, with an average annual decline of 27.8%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, at 58.7%, while 2018 saw no change, with a 0.0% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Exports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers from Trinidad and Tobago

Exports in kind, kg

After two years of decline, Trinidad and Tobago's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers rebounded in 2020. Exports reached 8 358 kg, a 26.2% increase from 2019. The lowest point was in 2019 at 6 622 kg, which also saw the largest decline of 16.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Guyana, Grenada, and Venezuela were the key partners for Trinidad and Tobago's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers. Guyana accounted for 40.8% of exports, Grenada for 26.9%, and Venezuela for 10.5%, together making up 78.1% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, $ US

Trinidad and Tobago's export value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 17 516 US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 26.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 24.9%, with an average annual decline of 9.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 13 096 US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 43.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Guyana, Grenada, and Venezuela led as the top buyers of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from Trinidad and Tobago in value terms. Guyana represented 44.1% of exports, Grenada 21.4%, and Venezuela 13.1%, combining for 78.6% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020

Imports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers to Trinidad and Tobago

Imports in kind, kg

Trinidad and Tobago's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers showed notable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, imports amounted to 15 315 kg, a 32.8% increase from 2019. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 3 986 kg, which saw the largest decline of 50.7%. The highest increase occurred in 2019, at 189.4%, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 3.8 times between 2018 and 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Trinidad and Tobago's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, accounting for 80.9% of total import flows, while the rest was spread across various smaller markets.

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

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, $ US

Trinidad and Tobago's import value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers was volatile from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, imports decreased by 19.8% compared to 2019. The lowest value was in 2018 at 13 729 US dollars, which had the largest decline of 42.5%. The highest value was in 2019 at 36 394 US dollars, with the largest increase of 165.1%, resulting in a 2.7-fold variation between the 2018 minimum and 2019 maximum.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020, $ US

During 2017-2020, the United States accounted for 87.4% of Trinidad and Tobago's total import value of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, with the remaining share distributed among a range of smaller countries.

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

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020