Derived Products
Arrowroot Flour
HS Code
071490
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Arrowroot market coverage spans 125 countries.
- 57 exporter companies and 43 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 131 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 7 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers 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 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Arrowroot
Analyze 131 supplier-linked transactions across the top 7 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Arrowroot.
Fresh Arrowroot Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Arrowroot to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Arrowroot: China (-39.5%), India (-23.2%), Colombia (+9.9%).
Fresh Arrowroot Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Fresh Arrowroot country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Arrowroot transaction unit prices: Colombia (4.26 USD / kg), Vietnam (0.60 USD / kg), China (0.49 USD / kg), India (0.23 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -23.2% | 24 | - (-) | 0.68 USD / kg (16,800 kg) | 0.38 USD / kg (942 kg) | 1.01 USD / kg (3,228.8 kg) | 0.89 USD / kg (10 kg) | 0.23 USD / kg (650 kg) | ||||||
| China | -39.5% | 7 | 0.74 USD / kg (2,700 kg) | 0.68 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | - (-) | 1.16 USD / kg (2,550 kg) | - (-) | 0.49 USD / kg (4,850 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Colombia | +9.9% | 82 | 3.40 USD / kg (14,376.86 kg) | 1.83 USD / kg (11,909.5 kg) | 3.96 USD / kg (26,694.48 kg) | 2.06 USD / kg (9,116.5 kg) | 2.15 USD / kg (55,695.08 kg) | 4.26 USD / kg (1,817.29 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -0.2% | 15 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.00 USD / kg (1.8 kg) | 1.15 USD / kg (156 kg) | 0.60 USD / kg (94 kg) | ||||||
| Pakistan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Arrowroot Global Supply Chain Coverage
100 companies
57 exporters and 43 importers are mapped for Fresh Arrowroot.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Arrowroot, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Arrowroot Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
57 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Arrowroot. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Arrowroot Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 57 total exporter companies in the Fresh Arrowroot supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: OthersFood PackagingBeverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleOthers
Exporting Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Sweden, Thailand, Egypt, South Korea, Bulgaria, Sri Lanka, South Africa
Supplying Products: Fresh Arrowroot, Castor Oil, Psyllium Fiber +5
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Potato, Fresh Arrowroot, Gluten-Free Crisp Snacks +3
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Betel, Fresh Arrowroot
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: HORECARetailFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Plantain, Fresh Arrowroot, Dried Plantain +2
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Spain, France
Supplying Products: Canned Fruit, Fresh Arrowroot, Canned Pineapple
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Spain
Supplying Products: Dried Cassava, Fresh Arrowroot, Frozen Potato +3
Fresh Arrowroot Global Exporter Coverage
57 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Arrowroot supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Arrowroot (HS Code 071490) in 2024
For Fresh Arrowroot in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecuador | 8,246,654.9 kg | 14,125,319.79 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 18,908,100 kg | 12,390,600 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 2,665,022 kg | 6,466,359.509 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 2,745,184.2 kg | 5,884,938.398 USD |
| 5 | United States | 2,460,225 kg | 3,730,355 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 2,477,065.315 kg | 1,494,671.71 USD |
| 7 | Burkina Faso | 898,268 kg | 1,196,346.195 USD |
| 8 | Malaysia | 1,347,205.4 kg | 1,090,940.353 USD |
| 9 | India | 568,406 kg | 642,348.924 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 154,788.45 kg | 549,022.119 USD |
Fresh Arrowroot Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Arrowroot Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
43 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Arrowroot demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Arrowroot Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
43 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Arrowroot.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Arrowroot (HS Code 071490) in 2024
For Fresh Arrowroot in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 13,104,727 kg | 15,611,715 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 12,592,140.14 kg | 15,282,872.106 USD |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 6,278,281 kg | 12,155,700.094 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 3,606,069.217 kg | 7,367,269.817 USD |
| 5 | Malaysia | 10,159,746.1 kg | 6,197,436.054 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 3,193,126.633 kg | 5,462,499.257 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 3,424,695.53 kg | 4,899,141.291 USD |
| 8 | Japan | 1,735,672 kg | 4,334,722.89 USD |
| 9 | South Korea | 2,569,066.747 kg | 4,044,843 USD |
| 10 | Thailand | 2,916,678 kg | 2,694,534.68 USD |
Fresh Arrowroot Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Arrowroot
Fresh Arrowroot Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Arrowroot wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Arrowroot wholesale unit prices: Thailand (0.33 USD / kg), India (0.29 USD / kg).
Fresh Arrowroot Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Arrowroot Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Arrowroot wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | มัน*** * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 0.25 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | มัน*** * ******** ******** ***** ****** | 0.32 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | มัน*** * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 0.38 USD / kg | |
| 2025-12-01 | ARR****** * ************ ********* ******* ****** | 25.52 USD / kg | |
| 2025-05-01 | Arr** ********* * ******* ****** ****** **** ******** ** ** *********** ******* *** ********* ******** ****** | 71.00 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupRoots and tubers (starchy rhizome crop)
Scientific NameMaranta arundinacea L.
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Warm tropical/subtropical climates
- Better performance in lowlands; can be grown up to about 1000 m altitude in suitable conditions
- Friable, well-drained soils support tuber development and easier harvesting
Consumption Forms
- Processed into arrowroot starch for food thickening (e.g., jellies, pastes, sauces, desserts)
- Processed into starch for select non-food applications (e.g., cosmetics base, certain adhesive uses)
Grading Factors
- High-starch maturity at harvest
- Freedom from decay and excessive fiber
- Cleanliness (soil/peel removal) to support starch color and flavor quality
Planting to HarvestRhizomes typically mature about 300–365 days after planting.
Market
Fresh arrowroot refers to the starchy rhizomes of arrowroot plants, most commonly Maranta arundinacea, which are processed into a specialty starch used as a food thickener. Cultivation is dispersed across tropical regions, with commercially notable production historically associated with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and wider cultivation across the West Indies and parts of Asia-Pacific and Africa. Global trade visibility is limited because arrowroot is often marketed as a niche starch and can be conflated with “arrowroot” substitutes from other botanical sources. For international buyers, supply reliability depends on small-scale production systems and consistent starch quality achieved through careful washing, peeling, and purification.
Major Producing Countries
- Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesOne of the world’s few notable producers; historically a major exporter of arrowroot products.
- IndonesiaCultivated in tropical regions; often associated with local starch and tuber crop systems.
- PhilippinesCultivated in warm regions; production frequently oriented toward local and niche markets.
- AustraliaCultivated in suitable warm areas; niche crop relative to major starch commodities.
- South AfricaCultivated in suitable warm areas; niche crop relative to major starch commodities.
- IndiaCultivated in some regions; often used for starch extraction and local food applications.
- Sri LankaCultivated in warm regions; typically small-scale production.
Major Exporting Countries
- Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesHistorically a leading exporter of arrowroot products; industry has declined but remains a distinctive niche supply origin.
Supply Calendar
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, MayHarvest season commonly reported for the local arrowroot industry (fresh rhizomes for starch extraction).
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Rhizomes (rootstocks) are the traded edible portion; they are processed to yield a fine edible starch.
- Harvest is timed when rhizomes are high in starch, typically just before the plant’s dormant period.
Compositional Metrics
- Arrowroot is valued for an easily digestible starch used in jellies, pastes, and thickening applications.
- Starch quality is influenced by cleanliness and effective removal of peel/fiber during extraction to avoid off-color and off-flavor.
ProcessingCommon extraction involves washing/peeling rhizomes, grating in water, separating starch from fiber through repeated washing/purification, and drying to a powder.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest fresh rhizomes -> wash and peel -> grate/mill in water -> separate starch from fiber via repeated washing/settling -> dry starch -> mill and pack
Demand Drivers
- Use as a specialty food thickener (e.g., jellies, sauces, puddings) where neutral flavor and digestibility are valued
- Niche demand for alternative starches in gluten-free and specialty food formulations
- Some non-food industrial demand for starch applications (e.g., cosmetics and adhesive uses)
Risks
Supply Concentration HighCommercially visible arrowroot supply is concentrated in a small number of dedicated origins and smallholder systems, with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines historically standing out as a rare specialized producer/exporter. This creates outsized vulnerability to localized shocks (e.g., extreme weather and other disruptions) that can quickly tighten availability in niche global starch channels.Qualify multiple origins and approved substitute starches (where labeling allows), and contract early with buffer inventories for critical formulations.
Product Authenticity Medium“Arrowroot” is a market term applied to starches from multiple botanical sources in different regions, increasing the risk of substitution, inconsistent functionality, and mislabeling in international trade.Specify acceptable botanical source (e.g., Maranta arundinacea), require certificates of analysis, and use incoming QA tests aligned to functional performance needs.
Quality Management MediumStarch extraction depends on effective peeling, washing, and purification; variability in processing can lead to impurities, off-color, or off-flavor that reduce suitability for premium food applications.Audit processors for washing/purification controls and set clear acceptance specs for color, odor, moisture, and microbiological parameters.
FAQ
What plant is “genuine” arrowroot made from?Genuine (West Indies) arrowroot starch is most commonly obtained from the rhizomes of Maranta arundinacea.
Where is arrowroot cultivated globally?Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) is cultivated across tropical regions, including the West Indies and parts of Southeast Asia, as well as countries such as Australia and South Africa; it is also recorded as cultivated or naturalized in multiple warm countries including India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
When are arrowroot rhizomes typically harvested?Harvest is generally timed when rhizomes are high in starch, often just before the plant’s dormant period; crop references also note rhizome maturity roughly around 300–365 days after planting, and in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines a commonly cited harvest window runs from October through May.
Sources
Fresh Arrowroot Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Fresh Arrowroot market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: China, United States, Vietnam, United Kingdom, Thailand, Spain, India, Brazil, Canada, Jamaica, South Korea, Philippines, France, Indonesia, Belgium, Poland, Germany, Kenya, Uganda, Ecuador, Norway, Tanzania, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Ethiopia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Japan, Peru, Uzbekistan, Aruba, Madagascar, Australia, Italy, Macao, Panama, Ireland, Kuwait, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Portugal, Benin, New Zealand, Colombia, Austria, Dominican Republic, Bulgaria, Hong Kong, Sweden, Fiji, Zambia, Czechia, Finland, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Myanmar [Burma], Slovenia, Niger, Greece, Brunei, Hungary, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Belize, Ivory Coast, Chile, Cyprus, Estonia, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Honduras, Croatia, Israel, Iran, Iceland, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Turkiye, Ukraine
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