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Hydroxypropyl starch Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

HS Code
350510
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Hydroxypropyl starch market coverage spans 125 countries.
  • 124 exporter companies and 133 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 699 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 1 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-06-04.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Hydroxypropyl starch

Analyze 699 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Hydroxypropyl starch.

Hydroxypropyl starch Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Hydroxypropyl starch to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Hydroxypropyl starch: Singapore (+265.0%), India (+208.1%), France (-76.2%).

Hydroxypropyl starch Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-07, benchmark Hydroxypropyl starch country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Hydroxypropyl starch transaction unit prices: Spain (5.13 USD / kg), Japan (4.30 USD / kg), France (2.92 USD / kg), United States (2.05 USD / kg), Germany (1.95 USD / kg), 5 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-06
Thailand-1.4%3381.01 USD / kg (666,119 kg)0.99 USD / kg (495,786.6 kg)1.02 USD / kg (895,419 kg)1.00 USD / kg (673,700 kg)0.98 USD / kg (881,726 kg)0.99 USD / kg (892,663 kg)
United States+11.3%1772.93 USD / kg (205,046.04 kg)2.38 USD / kg (251,491.25 kg)2.35 USD / kg (233,972.8 kg)2.25 USD / kg (173,225.6 kg)1.90 USD / kg (88,269.02 kg)2.05 USD / kg (253,242.73 kg)
China-53.0%581.45 USD / kg (81,000 kg)1.15 USD / kg (111,360 kg)1.41 USD / kg (52,253 kg)1.32 USD / kg (3,050 kg)1.81 USD / kg (44,850 kg)1.10 USD / kg (11,900 kg)
Netherlands+31.9%342.91 USD / kg (43,050 kg)2.21 USD / kg (20,000 kg)2.54 USD / kg (81,750 kg)3.28 USD / kg (20,700 kg)2.88 USD / kg (38,000 kg)- (-)
Belgium-3- (-)- (-)- (-)2.43 USD / kg (21,000 kg)- (-)- (-)
Vietnam+30.7%120.93 USD / kg (3,501 kg)1.25 USD / kg (40 kg)0.94 USD / kg (25,700 kg)- (-)0.80 USD / kg (35,500 kg)1.36 USD / kg (147,650 kg)
Germany+44.2%222.04 USD / kg (-)1.59 USD / kg (70,000 kg)- (-)1.57 USD / kg (38,000 kg)5.01 USD / kg (37,000 kg)1.95 USD / kg (369,940 kg)
Italy-17.8%75.06 USD / kg (3,000 kg)- (-)1.39 USD / kg (-)- (-)2.13 USD / kg (33,500 kg)- (-)
Japan+30.9%73.10 USD / kg (3,250 kg)2.27 USD / kg (1,920 kg)2.48 USD / kg (1,000 kg)- (-)- (-)4.30 USD / kg (3,000 kg)
France-76.2%6- (-)- (-)- (-)3.11 USD / kg (17,806 kg)10.34 USD / kg (16,546 kg)2.92 USD / kg (15,570 kg)
Hydroxypropyl starch Global Supply Chain Coverage
257 companies
124 exporters and 133 importers are mapped for Hydroxypropyl starch.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Hydroxypropyl starch, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Hydroxypropyl starch Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

124 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Hydroxypropyl starch. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Hydroxypropyl starch Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

1 premium Hydroxypropyl starch suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
RUSTARK LLC
Russia
OthersFood Manufacturing
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Hydroxypropyl starch Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 124 total exporter companies in the Hydroxypropyl starch supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Hydroxypropyl starch
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: United States, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Hydroxypropyl starch, Corn Starch, Starch acetate +5
Hydroxypropyl starch Global Exporter Coverage
124 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Hydroxypropyl starch supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Hydroxypropyl starch (HS Code 350510) in 2024

For Hydroxypropyl starch in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Thailand1,062,550,638.805 kg948,394,212.94 USD
2Netherlands446,739,959 kg749,959,280.642 USD
3Germany276,492,595.404 kg528,367,844.517 USD
4United States276,330,175.608 kg466,948,651 USD
5Belgium121,743,251.993 kg147,529,988.526 USD
6Italy118,427,552 kg131,892,291.159 USD
7Sweden55,220,128.294 kg107,758,427.795 USD
8Australia37,879,868.513 kg63,098,342.749 USD
9Brazil47,479,353.99 kg57,883,614 USD
10India74,518,351.469 kg54,330,749.209 USD

Hydroxypropyl starch Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Hydroxypropyl starch Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

133 importer companies are mapped for Hydroxypropyl starch demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Hydroxypropyl starch Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 133 total importer companies tracked for Hydroxypropyl starch. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersLand Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
133 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Hydroxypropyl starch.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Hydroxypropyl starch buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Hydroxypropyl starch (HS Code 350510) in 2024

For Hydroxypropyl starch in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Germany295,934,811.697 kg411,008,447.412 USD
2Japan396,559,280.391 kg394,716,801.894 USD
3United States177,803,334.846 kg380,351,125 USD
4Canada106,313,779.782 kg158,007,383.18 USD
5Netherlands101,389,698 kg152,009,954.496 USD
6Poland73,892,459.699 kg102,053,936 USD
7Mexico74,342,367 kg101,847,306 USD
8Sweden85,985,815.403 kg93,594,997.195 USD
9India55,861,754.954 kg82,618,358.523 USD
10Australia57,824,596.512 kg72,574,672.229 USD

Hydroxypropyl starch Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Hydroxypropyl starch origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Modified Starch)

Market

Hydroxypropyl starch is a chemically modified starch used globally as a texture, viscosity, and stability enhancer in processed foods and, in some grades, industrial applications. Supply is closely tied to large-scale starch milling and modification hubs, with production concentrated in major corn-, wheat-, potato-, and cassava-starch processing regions. International trade typically moves in food-ingredient channels, with buyers prioritizing consistent functional performance, regulatory compliance, and documentation for intended use. Market dynamics are shaped by agricultural feedstock price volatility, petrochemical inputs used in modification chemistry, and shifting consumer and regulatory expectations around labeling of modified starches.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Functional-ingredient demand growth in convenience foods alongside periodic headwinds from modified-starch labeling preferences
Major Producing Countries
  • ChinaLarge industrial starch and modified-starch manufacturing base serving domestic and export markets.
  • United StatesMajor corn-starch processing and food-ingredient manufacturing capacity.
  • GermanySignificant EU starch processing and specialty ingredient production capacity.
  • FranceMajor EU starch processor with food-ingredient and industrial starch applications.
  • NetherlandsEU processing and trade/logistics hub for food ingredients.
  • ThailandLarge cassava/tapioca starch processing sector supporting modified starch supply.

Specification

Major VarietiesCorn-based hydroxypropyl starch, Tapioca (cassava)-based hydroxypropyl starch, Potato-based hydroxypropyl starch, Wheat-based hydroxypropyl starch
Physical Attributes
  • White to off-white free-flowing powder (typical)
  • Bland taste/odor profile suitable for neutral-flavor applications (typical)
  • Improved freeze-thaw and storage stability versus many native starches (application-dependent)
Compositional Metrics
  • Molar substitution / degree of hydroxypropylation (key functional control parameter)
  • Viscosity profile under defined shear/temperature conditions (buyer-specific)
  • Moisture content and water activity limits for storage stability
  • pH (as supplied and in application), ash, and color/whiteness indices (common specifications)
  • Microbiological limits (e.g., total plate count, yeast/mold) for food-grade material
  • Residual reactant/byproduct limits where required by applicable standards
Grades
  • Food-grade hydroxypropyl starch (used as a modified starch / additive depending on jurisdiction and use level)
  • Industrial-grade hydroxypropyl starch (application-specific specifications, not necessarily food-compliant)
Packaging
  • Multiwall paper bags with inner polyethylene liner (commonly 20–25 kg)
  • Big bags / FIBCs for industrial users
  • Moisture-barrier packaging and palletization to minimize caking during transit
ProcessingProvides viscosity and texture under heat processing with reduced retrogradation versus many native starches (application-dependent)Can improve stability in refrigerated/frozen systems (application-dependent)Functional performance is strongly influenced by base starch source and target substitution level

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Starch milling (corn/wheat/potato/cassava) -> chemical modification (hydroxypropylation) -> washing/neutralization -> drying and milling -> packaging -> export/import via ingredient distributors -> food manufacturing use
Demand Drivers
  • Texture and viscosity control in sauces, soups, and ready meals
  • Stability needs in refrigerated/frozen foods (application-dependent)
  • Cost-effective functional replacement for some gums and emulsifiers in certain formulations
  • Industrial demand in paper, adhesives, and textile applications for specific grades
Temperature
  • Typically shipped and stored as a dry ingredient at ambient temperatures; moisture control is critical to prevent caking and loss of flowability
  • Avoid heat and humidity exposure during warehousing and container transit to maintain specification compliance
Shelf Life
  • Generally long shelf life when kept sealed, cool, and dry; expiration and storage limits are set by supplier specification and regulatory requirements

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighMarket access depends on meeting food additive/ingredient rules that can differ materially by jurisdiction (identity, labeling, and allowable uses) and on demonstrating compliance with specifications for residues and contaminants where applicable. Regulatory changes affecting modified starch labeling or permitted uses can quickly force reformulation or block imports for non-compliant grades.Maintain jurisdiction-specific regulatory dossiers, test to relevant standards, and align labeling/claims with destination-market rules before contracting volumes.
Petrochemical Feedstock MediumProduction relies on petrochemical-derived inputs for hydroxypropylation; disruptions in upstream petrochemical supply chains or price spikes can raise costs or constrain availability of certain grades.Qualify multiple suppliers and regions; include input-cost pass-through and alternative-starch contingency options in supply agreements.
Agricultural Feedstock MediumBase starch availability and cost are exposed to weather-driven yield variability (corn, wheat, potato, cassava) and to policy or disease events affecting major starch crops, which can translate into price volatility for modified starch ingredients.Diversify base-starch origins (corn/tapioca/potato/wheat), maintain safety stocks for critical SKUs, and monitor crop and freight indicators.
Food Safety MediumAs a powdered food ingredient, hydroxypropyl starch must meet buyer and regulatory expectations for microbiological quality, foreign matter control, and consistent functional performance; failures can cause recalls, line disruptions, or rejected shipments.Use robust GMP/HACCP programs, validated sieving/metal detection, COA-based release, and lot-to-lot functional testing aligned to end-use.
Trade And Documentation MediumClassification and documentation for modified starches can be complex across HS codes and national rules, increasing the risk of customs delays, misdeclaration, or disputes over intended use (food vs industrial).Standardize product descriptions, HS classification rationale, and technical dossiers; pre-clear documentation with importers and brokers for target markets.
Sustainability
  • Agricultural feedstock footprint (land use, fertilizer and water impacts) depends on the base starch source (corn, wheat, potato, cassava)
  • Energy and effluent management in starch modification and drying operations
  • Petrochemical input dependency for hydroxypropylation chemistry
Labor & Social
  • Worker safety and exposure control in facilities handling reactive/hazardous chemicals used in starch modification
  • Supply-chain labor conditions in upstream agriculture and transport (varies by origin and certification regime)

FAQ

What is hydroxypropyl starch used for in food manufacturing?It is used mainly to build and stabilize texture and viscosity in processed foods such as sauces, soups, and ready meals, and can help improve stability in refrigerated or frozen systems depending on the application and grade.
How is hydroxypropyl starch typically labeled in international markets?Labeling depends on local regulation and intended use; in many markets it appears under “modified starch” terminology or as a permitted modified-starch additive listed under Codex and/or national rules, so buyers usually confirm country-specific labeling requirements before sale.
What raw materials are commonly used to make hydroxypropyl starch?Manufacturers typically start from native starches such as corn (maize), tapioca (cassava), potato, or wheat starch, and the base starch choice influences functional performance and buyer specifications.

Hydroxypropyl starch Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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