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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Western Asia experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 7 370 t in 2018, it declined to 5 993 t in 2019 before recovering to 6 473 t in 2020. A further rise brought the market to a peak of 7 686 t in 2021. This was followed by a sharp contraction, with the volume dropping to 5 076 t in 2022 and then to 4 658 t in 2023.

The market context is shaped by regional supply dynamics and evolving consumer trends. Significant sago starch production in Indonesia and Malaysia, due to abundant sago palm plantations, influences trade flows and availability in Western Asia. Furthermore, growing adoption in the food sector and a shift towards plant-based and gluten-free diets are affecting consumer demand for products derived from sago and tubers across the region.

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

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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

In Western Asia, production of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers reached 5,234 tonnes in 2020, marking a 1.6% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 6,123 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 25.7% occurring that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant decline, with production dropping by 15.9%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited notable volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 55 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 977 tonnes, representing an 18-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports from Western Asia amounted to 950 tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 2.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 22.3%, whereas the most substantial increase was in 2019, soaring by 1,687.2%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated significant volatility over the observed timeframe. Exports varied widely, with the lowest value recorded in 2017 and the highest in 2018, showing a 23-fold difference between these years. In 2020, export revenues reached 2,060 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 18.7% decrease from the previous year. The peak value was in 2018 at 2,973 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2,198.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from Western Asia in value terms were Sudan (accounting for 1.6% of exports), the United States (1.1%), and the United Kingdom (0.6%). Together, these three countries represented 3.3% of total export value during this period.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Western Asia increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 2,189 tonnes, which is 20.3% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 22.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 1,302 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 27.0%. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant increase, with imports rising by 39.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Western Asia were distributed across numerous countries. The top suppliers by volume were Thailand (24.7% of imports), the Netherlands (6.3%), and India (6.0%), which together accounted for 36.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values for flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers into Western Asia rose for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 3,587 thousand US dollars, a significant increase of 12.2% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2,694 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 23.4%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 18.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading suppliers of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers to Western Asia in value terms were Thailand (35.1% of imports), the Netherlands (10.1%), and India (5.2%). Collectively, these three countries accounted for 50.4% of total import value during this period.

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

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