Sub Product
Flavored Tapioca Pearl, Instant Tapioca Pearl, Large Black Tapioca Pearl, Organic Tapioca Pearl, +1
Derived Products
Bubble Tea
Raw Materials
Tapioca Starch
HS Code
190300
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Tapioca Pearl market coverage spans 142 countries.
- 816 exporter companies and 1,002 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 4,363 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers & manufacturers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-29.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Tapioca Pearl
Analyze 4,363 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Tapioca Pearl.
Tapioca Pearl Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Tapioca Pearl to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Tapioca Pearl: Vietnam (+163.3%), Singapore (+112.5%), Thailand (+67.4%).
Tapioca Pearl Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Tapioca Pearl country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Tapioca Pearl transaction unit prices: Mexico (5.10 USD / kg), Philippines (3.33 USD / kg), United States (2.01 USD / kg), Taiwan (1.88 USD / kg), China (1.59 USD / kg), 4 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | +6.4% | 695 | 2.35 USD / kg (1,484,770.17 kg) | 2.34 USD / kg (1,578,889 kg) | 1.86 USD / kg (1,256,900.617 kg) | 2.17 USD / kg (908,891.589 kg) | 1.96 USD / kg (1,394,466.4 kg) | 1.88 USD / kg (993,562.8 kg) | ||||||
| China | +11.5% | 334 | 1.17 USD / kg (363,250.877 kg) | 1.46 USD / kg (369,421.6 kg) | 1.28 USD / kg (207,483.9 kg) | 1.86 USD / kg (281,419.123 kg) | 1.72 USD / kg (411,026.73 kg) | 1.59 USD / kg (279,754.84 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | +67.4% | 261 | 1.06 USD / kg (1,267,098.5 kg) | 0.73 USD / kg (1,149,366.34 kg) | 0.82 USD / kg (2,096,641.45 kg) | 0.90 USD / kg (923,397.25 kg) | 0.85 USD / kg (973,905.5 kg) | 0.82 USD / kg (600,988 kg) | ||||||
| India | -9.8% | 2,670 | 0.57 USD / kg (2,073,677.871 kg) | 0.68 USD / kg (1,570,316.307 kg) | 0.64 USD / kg (787,338.8 kg) | 0.61 USD / kg (807,410.076 kg) | 0.62 USD / kg (1,107,224.309 kg) | 0.62 USD / kg (1,162,320.953 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -21.9% | 92 | 2.55 USD / kg (22,957.79 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (44,433 kg) | 1.80 USD / kg (62,317.97 kg) | - (-) | 2.13 USD / kg (56,262.42 kg) | 2.01 USD / kg (2,040.68 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | -32.2% | 83 | 1.31 USD / kg (150,920 kg) | 1.33 USD / kg (88,138 kg) | 1.15 USD / kg (247,061 kg) | 0.94 USD / kg (103,085 kg) | 1.04 USD / kg (53,381 kg) | 1.33 USD / kg (58,220 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | +35.0% | 12 | - (-) | 1.91 USD / kg (655 kg) | 1.80 USD / kg (1,652 kg) | - (-) | 2.25 USD / kg (63.6 kg) | 1.56 USD / kg (1,087.1 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +19.6% | 27 | 3.88 USD / kg (912.25 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.92 USD / kg (8,635 kg) | 3.98 USD / kg (7,138.44 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +25.2% | 22 | 5.80 USD / kg (100.1 kg) | 5.73 USD / kg (57.19 kg) | 5.85 USD / kg (50 kg) | - (-) | 6.58 USD / kg (25 kg) | 5.10 USD / kg (98.18 kg) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | -30.6% | 19 | 1.00 USD / kg (21,321 kg) | 1.18 USD / kg (709 kg) | 1.38 USD / kg (2,700 kg) | 1.14 USD / kg (4,024.45 kg) | 1.12 USD / kg (8,840 kg) | - (-) |
Tapioca Pearl Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,818 companies
816 exporters and 1,002 importers are mapped for Tapioca Pearl.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Tapioca Pearl, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Tapioca Pearl Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
816 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Tapioca Pearl. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Tapioca Pearl Verified Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Premium Partners
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Tapioca Pearl Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 816 total exporter companies in the Tapioca Pearl supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Tapioca Pearl Global Exporter Coverage
816 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Tapioca Pearl supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Tapioca Pearl (HS Code 190300) in 2024
For Tapioca Pearl in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 43,510,486.728 kg | 38,834,643 USD |
| 2 | India | 13,043,311 kg | 9,435,388.329 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 3,507,133 kg | 9,360,734.697 USD |
| 4 | Brazil | 5,882,727.361 kg | 8,750,852 USD |
| 5 | United States | 4,739,198 kg | 7,302,380 USD |
| 6 | Denmark | 390,180 kg | 2,150,725.482 USD |
| 7 | Spain | 284,322.306 kg | 1,715,830.554 USD |
| 8 | Germany | 424,590 kg | 1,205,238.219 USD |
| 9 | Portugal | 317,672 kg | 1,148,115.59 USD |
| 10 | South Africa | 740,643.067 kg | 864,619.037 USD |
Tapioca Pearl Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Tapioca Pearl Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,002 importer companies are mapped for Tapioca Pearl demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Tapioca Pearl Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 1,002 total importer companies tracked for Tapioca Pearl. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,002 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Tapioca Pearl.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Tapioca Pearl (HS Code 190300) in 2024
For Tapioca Pearl in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 33,710,865 kg | 59,616,401 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 7,333,932.788 kg | 11,484,573.442 USD |
| 3 | South Korea | 3,435,311.775 kg | 9,896,088 USD |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 4,184,479 kg | 9,226,176.623 USD |
| 5 | Mexico | 3,597,279 kg | 9,112,388 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 4,569,933 kg | 8,884,733.447 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 4,804,532 kg | 8,794,060.901 USD |
| 8 | Germany | 2,670,629.579 kg | 6,590,538.854 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 4,600,614.6 kg | 6,137,911.277 USD |
| 10 | Japan | 1,916,873 kg | 5,315,713.984 USD |
Tapioca Pearl Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Tapioca Pearl
Tapioca Pearl Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Tapioca Pearl wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Tapioca Pearl wholesale unit prices: Thailand (0.86 USD / kg), India (0.32 USD / kg).
Tapioca Pearl Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Tapioca Pearl Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried (Shelf-stable)
Industry PositionValue-Added Food Product
Market
Tapioca pearls are a processed starch product made from tapioca (cassava starch) and traded globally as a shelf-stable ingredient for beverages and desserts, especially bubble tea. Upstream supply is tied to cassava cultivation and industrial starch processing capacity, with Southeast Asia (notably Thailand and Viet Nam) central to international tapioca-starch product trade. The product’s trade dynamics are shaped by foodservice and specialty beverage retail demand, buyer specifications on texture and cooking performance, and compliance with importing-market food safety and labeling requirements. Because pearls are dried and ambient-stable, logistics are less cold-chain dependent than fresh foods, but moisture control and quality consistency are critical across long-distance shipments.
Major Producing Countries
- ThailandMajor cassava-processing and tapioca product manufacturing hub; prominent in international trade statistics for tapioca and prepared starch products (HS 1903).
- VietnamSignificant cassava starch processing base and exporter of tapioca-related products in regional and global trade.
- ChinaLarge-scale food ingredient manufacturing capacity; produces a wide range of tapioca pearl formats for domestic use and export.
- IndonesiaMajor cassava producer with domestic starch processing and regional trade linkages.
Major Exporting Countries
- ThailandKey exporter in tapioca and prepared starch product trade classifications used in customs statistics (HS 1903).
- VietnamNotable exporter of tapioca-based prepared starch products in Asian supply chains (HS 1903).
- ChinaExports finished tapioca pearls and related preparations across global specialty beverage and retail ingredient channels.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesSignificant import market for tapioca and prepared starch products used by foodservice and specialty beverage channels (HS 1903).
- CanadaImports tapioca-based preparations for foodservice and retail distribution, including bubble tea ingredient supply chains.
- AustraliaImports tapioca-based preparations for foodservice and retail, supported by strong specialty beverage adoption.
- JapanImports tapioca preparations for beverages and desserts; quality and labeling compliance are typically emphasized.
- South KoreaImports tapioca-based ingredients aligned with specialty beverage retail growth and convenience-format dessert demand.
Supply Calendar
- Thailand:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecProcessed and dried product; shipments are generally year-round, with operational seasonality more linked to cassava/starch throughput and logistics than harvest alone.
- Viet Nam:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round manufacturing and export capability; upstream cassava supply variability can influence input costs and availability.
- China:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecContinuous manufacturing across multiple regions; export timing often aligns with distributor ordering cycles rather than agricultural seasonality.
Specification
Major VarietiesBlack/dark tapioca pearls (often colored and/or flavored), White/clear tapioca pearls (plain starch-based), Quick-cook/instant tapioca pearls, Mini pearls and standard pearls (size-segmented by diameter)
Physical Attributes
- Spherical dried pellets that hydrate and gelatinize during cooking
- Texture performance focuses on chewiness/elasticity after cooking and holding
- Size uniformity and low breakage/dust are common buyer requirements
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture control is critical for shelf stability and to limit clumping and microbial risk
- Cooking time, water absorption, and post-cook holding stability are commonly specified performance metrics
- Starch gelatinization behavior and retrogradation rate influence texture shelf-life in prepared beverages
Grades
- Food-grade with buyer-defined limits for foreign matter and defects
- Microbiological specifications aligned to importing-market requirements (buyer and regulatory)
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier inner liners with outer bags or cartons for bulk distribution
- Common bulk packs in multi-kilogram units for foodservice and ingredient distributors
- Lot coding and traceability labeling commonly required for cross-border shipments
ProcessingPerformance depends on precise cooking and holding protocols; over/under-gelatinization impacts chew and appearanceHumidity exposure during storage can cause caking/clumping and quality loss before use
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cassava roots procurement -> starch extraction and dewatering -> starch mixing/formulation -> pearl forming (extrusion/cutting/rounding) -> heat treatment (gelatinization/setting) -> drying -> sieving/sorting -> packaging -> export distribution -> foodservice/retail preparation
Demand Drivers
- Specialty beverage (bubble tea) and dessert menu adoption in urban markets
- Convenience-oriented foodservice supply (quick-cook and consistent texture formats)
- Gluten-free positioning for tapioca-based starch products in some retail channels
Temperature
- Ambient logistics are typical; store and ship in cool, dry conditions to avoid condensation and moisture uptake
- Moisture and pest control in warehouses and containers are key to preserving quality and preventing caking and spoilage
Shelf Life
- Dried pearls are generally shelf-stable when kept sealed and dry; shelf-life and performance can degrade with humidity exposure or poor stock rotation
- Cooked pearls have a short quality window for optimal texture and are sensitive to holding time and formulation (syrup/tea/base)
Risks
Food Safety HighTapioca pearls are widely distributed through cross-border ingredient channels into ready-to-serve beverages, so contamination events (e.g., pathogens), foreign-material incidents, or non-compliant additives/colorants can trigger border rejections, recalls, and abrupt demand shocks for specific origins or brands.Use HACCP-based controls, validated kill steps where applicable, robust supplier approval, routine microbiological and foreign-material testing, and strong traceability/lot segregation for rapid containment.
Input Supply And Price Volatility MediumPearl costs and availability are exposed to cassava root and tapioca starch market conditions, which can tighten with climate variability, competing industrial demand for starch, or policy shifts affecting cassava trade.Diversify qualified suppliers across origins and formats, establish starch-linked pricing clauses where feasible, and maintain safety stocks for high-turn SKUs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport requirements on labeling, allergen statements, permitted additives, and contaminant limits vary by market; non-alignment can lead to detentions and rework costs even when product quality is acceptable.Maintain market-specific regulatory dossiers, verify additive permissions against Codex and local rules, and implement pre-shipment documentation checks with importers.
Quality Consistency MediumTexture and cooking-performance variability across suppliers or lots can disrupt downstream foodservice operations and brand consistency for bubble tea chains, especially when pearls are held after cooking.Specify performance-based QC (cook time, texture/hold tests), qualify multiple lots during onboarding, and implement incoming inspection and standardized preparation SOPs.
Sustainability
- Wastewater and effluent management challenges from cassava starch processing (high organic load) can create regulatory and ESG scrutiny near processing hubs
- Energy use and emissions from drying and thermal processing steps in pearl manufacturing
- Land-use change risk where cassava cultivation expands rapidly without safeguards in parts of Southeast Asia
Labor & Social
- Smallholder income volatility tied to cassava root pricing and processor purchasing practices
- Working conditions and wage compliance in labor-intensive food processing and packing operations, including migrant labor considerations in some Southeast Asian corridors
Sources
Tapioca Pearl Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Thailand, United States, China, Indonesia, Nigeria, Canada, India, Vietnam, Netherlands, Philippines, Brazil, France, United Kingdom, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Denmark, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Cambodia, Laos, United Arab Emirates, Madagascar, Singapore, Portugal, Uganda, Ethiopia, Japan, Guinea, Oman, Belgium, Burundi, South Africa, Ecuador, Mauritius, Malawi, Kenya, New Zealand, Taiwan, Spain, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Czechia, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Sweden, Slovakia, Italy, Romania, Nepal, Belize, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, South Korea, Argentina, Ireland, Kuwait, Switzerland, Cyprus, Hungary, Israel, Peru, Turkiye, Egypt, Macao, Austria, Botswana, Colombia, Croatia, Myanmar [Burma], Bulgaria, Finland, Paraguay, Fiji, Costa Rica, Brunei, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bahamas, Bhutan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chile, Djibouti, Estonia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Gambia, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Mongolia, Malta, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Qatar, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, East Timor, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
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Derived products: Bubble Tea
Raw materials: Tapioca Starch
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