Hydroxypropyl starch Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
HS Code
350510
Last Updated
2026-09-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Hydroxypropyl starch market coverage spans 125 countries.
- 157 exporter companies and 212 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 683 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-21.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Hydroxypropyl starch
Analyze 683 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
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Top YoY shifts for Hydroxypropyl starch: Singapore (+551.4%), Chile (+384.7%), India (+324.8%).
Hydroxypropyl starch Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-03, countries with visible Hydroxypropyl starch transaction unit prices: Brazil (11.73 USD / kg), Netherlands (11.04 USD / kg), Belgium (5.44 USD / kg), Japan (3.07 USD / kg), United States (2.51 USD / kg), 2 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | +2.5% | 348 | 1.00 USD / kg (673,700 kg) | 0.98 USD / kg (881,726 kg) | 0.99 USD / kg (892,663 kg) | 0.94 USD / kg (423,301 kg) | 0.95 USD / kg (707,755 kg) | 0.97 USD / kg (575,000 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +3.9% | 182 | 2.53 USD / kg (156,904.3 kg) | 1.84 USD / kg (95,926.56 kg) | 2.06 USD / kg (261,906.49 kg) | 2.06 USD / kg (222,854 kg) | 2.10 USD / kg (291,344 kg) | 2.51 USD / kg (117,246.301 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +36.3% | 30 | 3.28 USD / kg (20,700 kg) | 2.88 USD / kg (38,000 kg) | - (-) | 2.33 USD / kg (31,310 kg) | - (-) | 11.04 USD / kg (280 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | +27.2% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.30 USD / kg (3,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.07 USD / kg (500 kg) | ||||||
| China | -39.5% | 34 | 1.32 USD / kg (3,050 kg) | 1.81 USD / kg (44,850 kg) | 1.10 USD / kg (11,900 kg) | 1.15 USD / kg (59,000 kg) | 2.92 USD / kg (10,590 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Belgium | -6.2% | 13 | 5.58 USD / kg (31,500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.43 USD / kg (21,000 kg) | - (-) | 5.44 USD / kg (22,475 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | - | 7 | - (-) | 11.69 USD / kg (5,300 kg) | - (-) | 11.78 USD / kg (2,200 kg) | - (-) | 11.73 USD / kg (8,475 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -6.4% | 9 | - (-) | 0.80 USD / kg (35,500 kg) | 1.36 USD / kg (147,650 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.99 USD / kg (17,000 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | +47.5% | 16 | 1.57 USD / kg (38,000 kg) | 5.01 USD / kg (37,000 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (369,940 kg) | 2.32 USD / kg (36,000 kg) | 1.59 USD / kg (12,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Italy | -40.5% | 5 | - (-) | 2.13 USD / kg (33,500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.32 USD / kg (10,560 kg) | - (-) |
Hydroxypropyl starch Global Supply Chain Coverage
369 companies
157 exporters and 212 importers are mapped for Hydroxypropyl starch.
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Hydroxypropyl starch Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
157 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.
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Hydroxypropyl starch Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China, South Korea, United States, Philippines, India
Supplying Products: Hydroxypropyl starch, Corn Starch, Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate +5
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Russia, Vietnam, India, South Korea
Supplying Products: Acetylated oxidized starch, Hydroxypropyl starch, Oxidized starch +5
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Chile, Philippines, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, Guatemala, United States, South Korea, Mexico, India
Supplying Products: Phosphated distarch phosphate, Dextrose, Corn Starch +5
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: Panama, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Colombia, Philippines, Pakistan, Mexico, Peru, India
Supplying Products: Carrageenan, Processed eucheuma seaweed, Hydroxypropyl starch +5
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Pakistan, Mexico, India, South Korea
Supplying Products: Starch acetate, Hydroxypropyl starch, Oxidized starch +5
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Uganda, Bangladesh, Mexico, Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, United States, Philippines, South Korea, India
Supplying Products: Tapioca Starch, Corn Starch, Distarch phosphate +5
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Hydroxypropyl starch Global Exporter Coverage
157 companies
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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.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 1,062,550,638.805 kg | 948,394,212.94 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 446,739,959 kg | 749,959,280.642 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 276,492,595.404 kg | 528,367,844.517 USD |
| 4 | United States | 276,330,175.608 kg | 466,948,651 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 121,743,251.993 kg | 147,529,988.526 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 118,427,552 kg | 131,892,291.159 USD |
| 7 | Sweden | 55,220,128.294 kg | 107,758,427.795 USD |
| 8 | Australia | 37,879,868.513 kg | 63,098,342.749 USD |
| 9 | Brazil | 47,479,353.99 kg | 57,883,614 USD |
| 10 | India | 74,518,351.469 kg | 54,330,749.209 USD |
Hydroxypropyl starch Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Hydroxypropyl starch Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
212 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
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: India, Australia, Malaysia, Kenya, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
212 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Hydroxypropyl starch.
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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.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 295,934,811.697 kg | 411,008,447.412 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 396,559,280.391 kg | 394,716,801.894 USD |
| 3 | United States | 177,803,334.846 kg | 380,351,125 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 106,313,779.782 kg | 158,007,383.18 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 101,389,698 kg | 152,009,954.496 USD |
| 6 | Poland | 73,892,459.699 kg | 102,053,936 USD |
| 7 | Mexico | 74,342,367 kg | 101,847,306 USD |
| 8 | Sweden | 85,985,815.403 kg | 93,594,997.195 USD |
| 9 | India | 55,861,754.954 kg | 82,618,358.523 USD |
| 10 | Australia | 57,824,596.512 kg | 72,574,672.229 USD |
Hydroxypropyl starch Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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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.
Sources
Hydroxypropyl starch Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: France, Philippines, Belgium, Vietnam, Italy, Russia, India, Brazil, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Lithuania, Czechia, Spain, Hong Kong, Poland, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Finland, Denmark, South Africa, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria, Singapore, Malaysia, Serbia, Switzerland, Morocco, Slovakia, Ireland, Latvia, Romania, Colombia, Hungary, Pakistan, Chile, Portugal, Greece, Paraguay, New Zealand, Egypt, Uganda, Croatia, Slovenia, Tunisia, Guatemala, Israel, Senegal, Kenya, Peru, Norway, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Botswana, Belize, Ivory Coast, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Qatar, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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