Parent Product
Cassava Starch
HS Code
110814
Last Updated
2026-05-12
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Native Cassava Starch market coverage spans 118 countries.
- 158 exporter companies and 222 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,651 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 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 2026-05-12.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Native Cassava Starch
Analyze 1,651 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Native Cassava Starch.
Native Cassava Starch Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Native Cassava Starch to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Native Cassava Starch: United States (-81.7%), Netherlands (-70.3%), Taiwan (-69.2%).
Native Cassava Starch Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-11, countries with visible Native Cassava Starch transaction unit prices: Argentina (2.13 USD / kg), Singapore (0.62 USD / kg), Paraguay (0.59 USD / kg), Thailand (0.55 USD / kg), Uruguay (0.53 USD / kg), 3 more countries.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | -28.7% | 135 | 0.44 USD / kg (244,408 kg) | 0.41 USD / kg (611,950 kg) | 0.46 USD / kg (357,748 kg) | 0.50 USD / kg (546,118 kg) | 0.50 USD / kg (719,906 kg) | 0.45 USD / kg (1,070,630 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | -7.8% | 21 | - (-) | 0.42 USD / kg (480,000 kg) | 0.50 USD / kg (57,000 kg) | 0.52 USD / kg (723,000 kg) | 0.50 USD / kg (298,745 kg) | 0.55 USD / kg (102,000 kg) | ||||||
| India | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -26.4% | 1,329 | 0.36 USD / kg (4,498,000 kg) | 0.34 USD / kg (26,473,777.898 kg) | 0.34 USD / kg (80,772,710 kg) | 0.35 USD / kg (31,616,100 kg) | 0.35 USD / kg (18,279,101.1 kg) | 0.36 USD / kg (32,833,500 kg) | ||||||
| Paraguay | -10.9% | 103 | 0.56 USD / kg (524,250 kg) | 0.55 USD / kg (517,800 kg) | 0.55 USD / kg (444,220 kg) | 0.63 USD / kg (553,950 kg) | 0.65 USD / kg (461,998 kg) | 0.59 USD / kg (579,140 kg) | ||||||
| Nicaragua | -11.4% | 11 | 0.74 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | 0.55 USD / kg (24,500 kg) | 0.78 USD / kg (21,000 kg) | 0.71 USD / kg (159,150 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | - | 7 | 0.58 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.47 USD / kg (57,000 kg) | 0.45 USD / kg (57,000 kg) | 0.48 USD / kg (114,000 kg) | ||||||
| Colombia | - | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.34 USD / kg (10,860 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | -1.6% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.62 USD / kg (18,000 kg) | - (-) | 0.62 USD / kg (18,000 kg) | 0.62 USD / kg (18,000 kg) | ||||||
| Guatemala | -19.0% | 3 | - (-) | 0.91 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Native Cassava Starch Global Supply Chain Coverage
380 companies
158 exporters and 222 importers are mapped for Native Cassava Starch.
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Native Cassava Starch Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
158 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Native Cassava Starch. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Native Cassava Starch Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-22
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Cassava Starch, Native Cassava Starch
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-05
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Cassava Starch, Native Cassava Starch
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsDistribution / WholesaleOthers
(Brazil)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-25
Industries: OthersBrokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleLogisticsFood Manufacturing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Cassava Starch, Native Cassava Starch
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Cassava Starch, Native Cassava Starch
Native Cassava Starch Global Exporter Coverage
158 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Native Cassava Starch supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Native Cassava Starch (HS Code 110814) in 2024
For Native Cassava 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 | 3,158,746,977.801 kg | 1,619,734,584.91 USD |
| 2 | Brazil | 35,643,119.735 kg | 27,336,031 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 16,367,027 kg | 24,035,330.753 USD |
| 4 | Paraguay | 34,953,610 kg | 19,530,377.79 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 2,489,249 kg | 10,403,827.993 USD |
| 6 | United States | 2,918,397 kg | 4,756,506 USD |
| 7 | India | 3,619,273 kg | 3,434,579.738 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 1,229,757.51 kg | 2,011,038.833 USD |
| 9 | South Africa | 1,774,441.662 kg | 1,100,799.727 USD |
| 10 | Portugal | 394,534 kg | 1,002,311.365 USD |
Native Cassava Starch Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Native Cassava Starch Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
222 importer companies are mapped for Native Cassava Starch demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Native Cassava Starch Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-19
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Chile, Lebanon, Syria
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-28
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Taiwan, Thailand, Poland, United States, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-05
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: China
Global Importer Coverage
222 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Native Cassava Starch.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Native Cassava Starch (HS Code 110814) in 2024
For Native Cassava Starch in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 124,640,277 kg | 112,075,574 USD |
| 2 | Philippines | 133,073,542.36 kg | 71,747,328 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 111,394,884 kg | 60,427,350.856 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 17,698,801 kg | 17,101,258.412 USD |
| 5 | South Korea | 26,838,961.957 kg | 14,680,948 USD |
| 6 | Australia | 18,670,913.45 kg | 13,920,480.704 USD |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 11,850,123 kg | 12,562,224.982 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 9,020,906 kg | 8,801,687.354 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 7,328,541.713 kg | 8,325,432.906 USD |
| 10 | Germany | 5,766,583.428 kg | 7,712,613.453 USD |
Native Cassava Starch Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Native Cassava Starch
Native Cassava Starch Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Native Cassava Starch wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Native Cassava Starch wholesale unit prices: Thailand (0.43 USD / kg).
Native Cassava Starch Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Native Cassava Starch Wholesale Export Price Updates
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|---|---|---|---|
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood & Industrial Ingredient
Market
Native cassava starch (often marketed as tapioca starch) is a globally traded carbohydrate ingredient used as a thickener and binder in foods and as a functional input in paper, adhesives, and textiles. Global export availability is concentrated in Southeast Asia—especially Thailand and Vietnam—where large-scale starch milling industries source cassava roots from smallholders and commercial farms. China is a pivotal demand center for cassava-based starch and related products, with additional import demand from Northeast Asia, North America, and parts of Europe for food and industrial applications. Market dynamics are shaped by substitution versus corn/potato starch, cassava root price and yield volatility, and operational constraints at wet mills (water/effluent management and energy for drying).
Major Producing Countries
- ThailandMajor global hub for tapioca/cassava starch manufacturing with an export-oriented industry.
- VietnamLarge-scale cassava starch processing sector supplying regional export markets, especially in Asia.
- IndonesiaSignificant cassava cultivation with both domestic use and industrial starch processing.
- BrazilMajor cassava producer with established starch processing for domestic and export markets.
- CambodiaGrowing regional processing and cross-border supply linkages in the Mekong subregion.
- ChinaProduces starches domestically and is a major downstream user; also a key trade destination in the cassava value chain.
Major Exporting Countries
- ThailandConsistently among the leading exporters of cassava/tapioca starch and related cassava products.
- VietnamKey exporter supplying Asian markets; trade flows are sensitive to root availability and plant utilization rates.
- IndonesiaExports vary by domestic demand and crop conditions; participates in regional starch trade.
- BrazilExports primarily serve regional and niche international demand depending on price competitiveness.
Major Importing Countries
- ChinaOne of the most influential import markets for cassava-based products, supporting large downstream industrial and food use.
- JapanImports tapioca/cassava starch for food manufacturing and specialty applications.
- South KoreaImports for food processing (textures, coatings) and selected industrial uses.
- United StatesImports for gluten-free and clean-label food applications and as an industrial functional starch.
- NetherlandsEU entry and distribution node for starches and food ingredients, including onward distribution.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- White to off-white, fine powder with neutral taste and odor (food-grade expectation).
- Forms high-viscosity pastes upon heating with water; clarity and texture are key buyer-perceived quality attributes.
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture and water activity specifications drive storability and caking risk in humid climates.
- Ash and color/whiteness are common indicators of process control and raw material cleanliness.
- Viscosity profile (e.g., peak viscosity and breakdown) is commonly used to qualify performance in end-use applications.
- Residual sulfur dioxide (where used/allowed in processing) and microbiological limits are commonly specified for food-grade material.
Grades
- Food grade (human consumption applications).
- Industrial grade (paper, adhesives, textiles; specs driven by viscosity and impurities tolerance).
- Pharmaceutical/technical grades (where applicable; tighter microbiological and contaminant requirements).
Packaging
- Multiwall paper sacks or woven polypropylene bags with inner liner (commonly sold in standardized bag weights, supplier-specific).
- Bulk flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs/big bags) for industrial customers and high-throughput users.
- Moisture-barrier packaging and palletization are emphasized for long ocean transits to prevent caking and contamination.
ProcessingNative (unmodified) starch functionality is sensitive to shear, acid, and freeze-thaw cycles; buyers often specify application-fit performance tests.Particle size distribution affects dusting behavior, hydration speed, and processing consistency in dry-mix applications.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cassava root procurement (often smallholder-based) -> root receiving and cleaning -> rasping/grating -> starch extraction and screening -> dewatering -> drying -> milling/sifting -> packaging -> containerized/bulk export -> destination warehousing and distribution to food/industrial users.
Demand Drivers
- Food texture demand (chewiness, crisp coatings, thickening) in noodles, sauces, snacks, and confectionery products labeled as tapioca/cassava-based.
- Gluten-free and allergen-avoidance positioning in bakery mixes and processed foods, where tapioca starch is a common functional component.
- Industrial consumption in paper and paperboard (surface sizing/coating), corrugating adhesives, and textiles as a binder/film-former.
- Relative price and availability versus corn, wheat, and potato starch, influencing substitution in both food and industrial formulations.
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored under ambient conditions; moisture control is critical to prevent caking, mold growth, and performance loss.
- Warehousing practices prioritize dry, clean storage with protection from odors, pests, and condensation during container transport.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is generally long under dry, sealed storage; practical shelf life depends on moisture, packaging integrity, and humidity exposure during logistics.
Risks
Plant Disease HighCassava disease outbreaks (notably cassava mosaic disease, and regionally cassava brown streak disease) can sharply reduce root yields and starch recovery, tightening exportable supply and amplifying price volatility for native cassava starch in global trade.Prioritize disease surveillance and clean planting material programs; diversify sourcing across multiple origins and maintain contingency stocks for critical formulations.
Supply Concentration HighExport availability is highly concentrated in a small number of Southeast Asian origins, so weather shocks, local policy changes, or milling disruptions in key hubs can rapidly transmit into global spot shortages and logistics delays.Qualify multiple origins and suppliers; use dual specifications to allow partial substitution with other starches when cassava tightens.
Climate MediumCassava is drought-tolerant relative to some crops, but prolonged droughts, flooding, and shifting rainfall patterns can still disrupt root yields, harvest timing, and transport access, affecting starch plant utilization rates.Track seasonal climate indicators in key producing regions; maintain flexible procurement plans and forward coverage where feasible.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFood-grade shipments face compliance risk related to contaminants (e.g., microbiological criteria, foreign matter) and country-specific limits for residues and labeling; non-compliance can result in detentions, relabeling, or returns.Implement robust supplier QA programs (COAs, audits), and align specifications to destination regulatory requirements before contracting.
Price Volatility MediumPrices can swing with cassava root supply, energy costs (drying and freight), and competitive starch markets, creating procurement risk for users with tight formulation cost targets.Use contract structures with price adjustment clauses and maintain formulation flexibility across starch types where technically feasible.
Sustainability
- Effluent and wastewater management risk at cassava wet mills (high organic load), which can drive permitting constraints and community impacts if poorly managed.
- Energy intensity and fuel mix for drying operations, affecting cost volatility and carbon footprint of exported starch.
- Land-use change and soil fertility impacts in expanding cassava-growing areas, particularly where rotation and erosion control are limited.
- Agrochemical and water stewardship expectations in supplying regions as buyers extend ESG requirements to smallholder-linked supply chains.
Labor & Social
- Smallholder income volatility tied to root prices, yield shocks, and mill purchasing practices.
- Occupational health and safety risks in milling and drying operations (dust exposure, machinery hazards, heat).
- Labor conditions and recruitment practices in agricultural harvesting and transport, including risks associated with informal or seasonal labor.
FAQ
Which countries are the main global exporters of native cassava (tapioca) starch?Thailand and Viet Nam are consistently among the leading export hubs, with additional export participation from Indonesia and Brazil depending on market conditions.
What is native cassava starch mainly used for in global markets?It is used as a thickener and texture builder in foods (such as sauces, noodles, snacks, and confectionery) and as a functional input in paper, corrugating adhesives, and textile applications.
What is the most critical global risk that could disrupt cassava starch supply?Cassava disease outbreaks—especially cassava mosaic disease—can reduce root yields and starch recovery, tightening exportable supply and driving sharp price volatility in global trade.
Sources
Native Cassava Starch Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Brazil, United States, Laos, Taiwan, Japan, Paraguay, Netherlands, Singapore, Germany, South Korea, Spain, France, United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Cambodia, India, Nicaragua, Belgium, Austria, Colombia, South Africa, Mexico, Uganda, United Kingdom, Portugal, Australia, Mozambique, Italy, Poland, Canada, Nigeria, Panama, Bolivia, Hong Kong, Myanmar [Burma], Gambia, Guatemala, Tanzania, Oman, Zambia, Sweden, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Switzerland, Israel, Fiji, Peru, Norway, Turkiye, Uruguay, Czechia, Hungary, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Finland, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Brunei, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Gabon, Greece, Honduras, Croatia, Iceland, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Morocco, Moldova, Madagascar, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Samoa, Zimbabwe
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