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Potato Starch Suppliers & Prices in Tanzania — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Turkish Delight, Plant-Based Burger Patties, Plant-Based Deli Slices, Plant-Based Escalopes and Nuggets, +15
Raw Materials
Fresh Potato
HS Code
110813
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Tanzania Potato Starch market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 0 sampled export transactions for Tanzania are summarized.
  • 0 export partner companies and 1 import partner companies are mapped for Potato Starch in Tanzania.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-06-29.

Potato Starch Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Tanzania

0 export partner companies are tracked for Potato Starch in Tanzania. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Potato Starch in Tanzania (HS Code 110813)

Analyze 1 years of Potato Starch export volume and value in Tanzania to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20221,6009,211 USD

Potato Starch Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Tanzania: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

1 import partner companies are tracked for Potato Starch in Tanzania. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Potato Starch in Tanzania

1 sampled Potato Starch import transactions in Tanzania provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Potato Starch sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Tanzania: 2025-09-17: 2.75 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-09-17SOD*** ****** ********* ******** * ** ****** *** **************** *** *** ************ *** *** *********2.75 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Potato Starch Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Tanzania

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(Tanzania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Tanzania Import Partner Coverage
1 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Potato Starch in Tanzania.
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Potato Starch in Tanzania (HS Code 110813)

Track 1 years of Potato Starch import volume and value in Tanzania to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202325,0676,447 USD

Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDry Powder
Industry PositionProcessed Food Ingredient (Starch)

Market

Potato starch in Tanzania is a niche imported ingredient: UN Comtrade data via WITS shows imports of about USD 6.45 thousand (25,067 kg) in 2023, mainly supplied from India. Tanzania is a significant potato-growing country, with production concentrated in the Southern Highlands (notably Iringa, Njombe and Mbeya), but no large-scale domestic potato-starch processing base was identified from the sources reviewed. Domestic starch manufacturing exists for other crops (e.g., maize/corn starch) and cassava starch processing in Tanzania, which can substitute for potato starch in some applications. Market access risk is concentrated in documentation and conformity controls (e.g., customs pre-declaration through TANCIS, and regulator requirements from TBS/TPHPA depending on product classification).
Market RoleNet importer (niche volume)
Domestic RoleImported functional starch ingredient for food/industrial users; local starch supply is more visible for maize/corn and cassava starch than for potato starch
Market GrowthGrowing (2022–2023 (import data for HS 110813))Imports rose sharply from a very low base: about USD 0.20 thousand (158 kg) in 2022 to about USD 6.45 thousand (25,067 kg) in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
SeasonalityUnderlying potato supply is seasonal by region: in the Southern Highlands, potatoes can be produced across two rainy-season windows; other zones commonly have one main season.

Specification

Packaging
  • For business-to-business shipments (non-retail containers), ensure the sack/drum label covers mandatory identification elements (e.g., product name, lot identification, date marking and storage instructions) consistent with EAC labelling standards (DEAS 1246:2024) and general pre-packaged food labelling requirements (DEAS 38:2024) where applicable.
  • Tanzania food labelling rules apply to imported processed/prepacked foods; treat packaged potato starch as requiring a compliant label (e.g., common name and net contents) before sale/distribution.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Exporter manufacturing/packing → ocean freight to Tanzania → port/entry processing → customs declaration via TANCIS (via licensed clearing agent) → (as applicable) regulator verification (e.g., TBS conformity documentation; TPHPA plant-product import controls) → importer warehousing → distribution to food manufacturers and industrial users
Shelf Life
  • Dry powder ingredient: no cold chain required, but moisture ingress can cause caking and quality loss; use sealed packaging and dry storage.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighShipments can be delayed, rejected, or fined if the consignment is missing required conformity and entry documents (e.g., TBS PVoC Certificate of Conformity when the goods are PVoC-regulated) and/or missing plant-product import controls where applicable under Tanzania plant health rules; the key blocker risk is misclassification and incomplete documentation before shipment and customs lodging.Before shipment, confirm whether the product/HS code is subject to TBS PVoC and secure a CoC if required; confirm with TPHPA whether a plant import permit/phytosanitary certificate applies; lodge complete, legible documents in TANCIS via a licensed CFA at least 7 days before arrival.
Logistics MediumOcean shipping disruptions and freight-rate volatility can increase landed cost and extend lead times for imported bulk ingredients, raising stockout and working-capital risk for industrial users.Use buffer stock, dual sourcing (e.g., India/UAE channels), and align purchase terms to manage freight and schedule risk.
Market Substitution MediumPotato starch demand in Tanzania appears niche; local and regional availability of substitute starches (e.g., maize/corn starch and cassava starch) can cap pricing power and make demand intermittent for potato starch importers.Position potato starch on performance-critical applications (specific viscosity/texture needs) and maintain validated substitution options (maize/cassava starch) for continuity.
Standards
  • HACCP
  • ISO 22000
  • GMP
  • FSSC 22000

FAQ

How much potato starch does Tanzania import?UN Comtrade data accessed via World Bank WITS shows Tanzania imported about USD 6.45 thousand (25,067 kg) of potato starch (HS 110813) in 2023, compared with about USD 0.20 thousand (158 kg) in 2022.
Which countries supplied Tanzania’s potato starch imports in 2023?World Bank WITS (UN Comtrade) lists India as the main recorded supplier in 2023, with smaller recorded volumes from the United Arab Emirates and China (HS 110813).
What documents should an importer prepare to clear potato starch into Tanzania?Trade guidance for Tanzania clearance highlights using a licensed clearing agent and lodging documents in TANCIS before arrival, with common documents including a commercial invoice, packing list, and transport document. Depending on product classification, additional requirements may include TBS conformity documentation (e.g., a PVoC Certificate of Conformity for regulated goods) and plant health import documentation where applicable under Tanzania’s plant health framework.

Sources

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