Starch acetate Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Whipped Dessert Powder
HS Code
350510
Last Updated
2026-08-13
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Starch acetate market coverage spans 125 countries.
- 91 exporter companies and 121 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,445 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 15 countries.
- 0 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 2026-08-13.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Starch acetate
Analyze 1,445 supplier-linked transactions across the top 15 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Starch acetate.
Starch acetate Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Starch acetate to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Starch acetate: India (+798.1%), Australia (-44.7%), Malaysia (-40.8%).
Starch acetate Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Starch acetate country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Starch acetate transaction unit prices: Denmark (1.34 USD / kg), Netherlands (1.33 USD / kg), France (1.29 USD / kg), Thailand (0.57 USD / kg), Vietnam (0.55 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | -5.5% | 419 | 0.73 USD / kg (2,441,655.05 kg) | 0.74 USD / kg (2,146,374.08 kg) | 0.63 USD / kg (2,857,691.59 kg) | 0.63 USD / kg (3,223,314.98 kg) | 0.61 USD / kg (2,528,639.69 kg) | 0.57 USD / kg (1,677,000 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -4.8% | 306 | 0.54 USD / kg (3,383,901 kg) | 0.51 USD / kg (3,417,870 kg) | 0.49 USD / kg (2,844,750 kg) | 0.49 USD / kg (6,607,610 kg) | 0.49 USD / kg (5,349,150 kg) | 0.55 USD / kg (255,000 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | -0.9% | 289 | 1.33 USD / kg (1,540,000 kg) | 1.34 USD / kg (1,280,400 kg) | 1.34 USD / kg (1,319,000 kg) | 1.33 USD / kg (2,068,000 kg) | 1.33 USD / kg (1,694,000 kg) | 1.33 USD / kg (685,800 kg) | ||||||
| France | -6.7% | 206 | 1.28 USD / kg (909,000 kg) | 1.28 USD / kg (1,281,000 kg) | 1.28 USD / kg (1,362,000 kg) | 1.27 USD / kg (1,018,000 kg) | 1.27 USD / kg (1,588,000 kg) | 1.29 USD / kg (1,285,000 kg) | ||||||
| Denmark | -3.2% | 112 | 1.33 USD / kg (1,400,000 kg) | 1.32 USD / kg (456,000 kg) | 1.31 USD / kg (919,000 kg) | 1.32 USD / kg (2,374,000 kg) | 1.33 USD / kg (1,002,000 kg) | 1.34 USD / kg (1,138,000 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | +7.8% | 76 | 1.35 USD / kg (236,000 kg) | 1.91 USD / kg (205,000 kg) | 1.44 USD / kg (66,000 kg) | 1.60 USD / kg (416,000 kg) | 1.37 USD / kg (88,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Australia | -44.7% | 5 | 0.80 USD / kg (10,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.80 USD / kg (35,400 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Italy | +15.9% | 8 | - (-) | 0.91 USD / kg (150,000 kg) | 0.90 USD / kg (100,000 kg) | 1.84 USD / kg (192,000 kg) | 0.91 USD / kg (75,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -39.8% | 5 | - (-) | 0.48 USD / kg (22,000 kg) | 1.72 USD / kg (4,000 kg) | 0.90 USD / kg (22,000.4 kg) | 1.70 USD / kg (5,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | -4.5% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.44 USD / kg (500 kg) | 2.55 USD / kg (500 kg) | - (-) |
Starch acetate Global Supply Chain Coverage
212 companies
91 exporters and 121 importers are mapped for Starch acetate.
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Starch acetate Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
91 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Starch acetate. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Starch acetate Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, United States, Turkiye, Mexico, Russia, Colombia, Philippines, Ecuador, Vietnam, Pakistan
Supplying Products: Starch acetate, Dextrins, Roasted Starch, Potato Starch +5
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Russia, Pakistan
Supplying Products: Starch acetate, Vitamin Raw Material, Polydextroses +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Starch acetate
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-25
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Costa Rica
Supplying Products: Starch acetate
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, India, Pakistan, Mexico
Supplying Products: Starch acetate, Hydroxypropyl starch, Oxidized starch +5
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Starch acetate Global Exporter Coverage
91 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Starch acetate supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Starch acetate (HS Code 350510) in 2024
For Starch acetate 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 |
Starch acetate Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Starch acetate Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
121 importer companies are mapped for Starch acetate demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Starch acetate Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: India, United States, Vietnam, Philippines, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Ecuador, Argentina, Indonesia
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
Global Importer Coverage
121 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Starch acetate.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Starch acetate (HS Code 350510) in 2024
For Starch acetate 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 |
Starch acetate Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDry powder
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Modified Starch / Food Additive)
Market
Starch acetate is a chemically modified starch (INS 1420; E1420) used globally as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in processed foods under Codex/JECFA specifications. International trade is typically captured within broader “dextrins and other modified starches” customs reporting (e.g., HS 350510), where 2023 trade data show exporting capacity concentrated in a handful of origins, particularly Thailand and major EU manufacturing hubs (Netherlands, Germany, France), alongside the United States and China. Major importing markets include China, Germany, Japan, the United States, and Korea, reflecting demand from large-scale food manufacturing and industrial users. Supply risk is closely linked to upstream starch feedstock availability (corn, cassava/tapioca, potato, wheat) and to regulatory/compliance constraints on acetylation reagents such as acetic anhydride, which is subject to international precursor controls.
Major Producing Countries
- ThailandLarge-scale modified starch manufacturing and a top global exporter of HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- NetherlandsMajor EU hub and top exporter of HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- GermanyMajor EU manufacturing base and top exporter/importer of HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- FranceSignificant EU exporter/importer in HS 350510 trade flows in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- United StatesTop exporter of HS 350510 in 2023 with substantial regional trade into North America and Asia (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- ChinaMajor importer and also a notable exporter of HS 350510 in 2023, indicating substantial domestic processing and consumption (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Major Exporting Countries
- ThailandTop exporter by export value for HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- NetherlandsTop exporter by export value for HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- GermanyTop exporter by export value for HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- United StatesTop exporter by export value for HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- FranceNotable exporter by export value for HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- ChinaNotable exporter by export value for HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Major Importing Countries
- ChinaTop importer by import value for HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- GermanyTop importer by import value for HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- JapanTop importer by import value for HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- United StatesTop importer by import value for HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- South KoreaNotable importer by import value for HS 350510 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Specification
Major VarietiesCorn-based starch acetate (food grade; INS 1420 / E1420), Cassava (tapioca)-based starch acetate (food grade; INS 1420 / E1420), Potato-based starch acetate (food grade; INS 1420 / E1420), Wheat-based starch acetate (food grade; INS 1420 / E1420)
Physical Attributes
- Typically a white to off-white, free-flowing powder used as a functional thickener/stabilizer in formulated foods
- Performance depends on starch source and target functional profile (e.g., viscosity, process tolerance)
Compositional Metrics
- INS number: 1420 (Codex/JECFA identification for starch acetate)
- For U.S. “food starch-modified” produced via acetylation with acetic anhydride or vinyl acetate, acetyl groups are limited to not exceed 2.5% (21 CFR 172.892)
Grades
- Food additive grade aligned to Codex GSFA provisions for starch acetate (INS 1420) and JECFA specifications
- U.S. “food starch-modified” grade (ingredient declaration used in the United States under FDA regulations)
- Industrial/non-food grades used where regulatory food-additive compliance is not required (e.g., paper, adhesives)
Packaging
- Multiwall paper bags with inner polyethylene liner (common for dry bulk ingredients)
- FIBC (bulk bags) for industrial users where permitted by end-use requirements
- Moisture-protective packaging to prevent caking and preserve functional performance
ProcessingChemically modified (esterified) starch used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener (Codex GSFA / JECFA functional classes)Commercial specifications typically control functional performance (e.g., viscosity) and compliance-related purity limits (JECFA/Codex-aligned)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Native starch production (corn/cassava/potato/wheat) -> chemical modification (acetylation) -> washing/neutralization -> drying/milling -> blending/standardization -> shipment to food/industrial manufacturers
Demand Drivers
- Texture, viscosity, and stability needs in processed foods where starch acetate is permitted as a thickener/stabilizer/emulsifier (Codex GSFA / JECFA)
- Formulation consistency across heat treatment and storage conditions in high-throughput food manufacturing
- Regulatory acceptance and specification conformity (Codex/JECFA alignment and country-specific additive rules)
Temperature
- Typically handled as an ambient, dry-stored ingredient; moisture control is important to prevent caking and performance drift
Shelf Life
- Generally a shelf-stable dry ingredient when stored sealed and dry; shelf life is primarily moisture- and contamination-driven rather than temperature-driven
Risks
Precursor Chemical Controls HighStarch acetate production depends on acetylation reagents such as acetic anhydride (and, in some processes, vinyl acetate). Acetic anhydride is under international precursor control frameworks associated with the 1988 UN drug control convention regime (as reflected in INCB precursor control listings), which can impose licensing/monitoring requirements and create availability or lead-time shocks that disrupt starch acetate production and cross-border trade.Dual-source compliant acetylation reagents, align procurement with licensing/notification requirements, and maintain contingency inventories for regulated inputs.
Regulatory Compliance HighMarket access depends on meeting additive identity/specification requirements and permitted-use conditions (e.g., Codex GSFA provisions for INS 1420 and national rules such as U.S. FDA’s “food starch-modified” framework). Non-conforming specifications, mislabeling, or non-permitted uses can result in shipment rejection or forced reformulation.Verify destination-market additive permissions and identity (INS/E-number/labeling), maintain JECFA/Codex-aligned specifications, and implement robust COA/traceability controls.
Trade Concentration MediumCustoms-level trade for modified starches (HS 350510) shows concentration of export capacity in a limited set of origins (notably Thailand and key EU hubs), which can amplify the impact of port disruption, energy price spikes, or local regulatory changes on global availability and pricing of modified starch ingredients including starch acetate.Diversify supplier origins across multiple exporting regions and qualify substitute modified starch grades where technically acceptable.
Quality Variability MediumFunctional performance is sensitive to starch source, degree of modification, and moisture/handling conditions. Variability can cause batch-to-batch viscosity differences or stability issues in customer formulations, increasing claims risk and rework costs.Specify and test key functional parameters (e.g., viscosity profile, moisture) and implement incoming QC plus application-specific validation with customers.
Sustainability
- Upstream agricultural impacts from starch feedstocks (land use, fertilizer inputs, water use depending on crop and geography)
- Industrial effluent/wastewater management in starch extraction and chemical modification operations
- Energy intensity of drying and processing, influencing cost and carbon footprint exposure
Labor & Social
- Worker safety and process safety in facilities handling regulated/reactive chemicals used for starch modification
- Traceability and labeling sensitivities tied to source starch (e.g., wheat/gluten or GMO-linked procurement policies in some markets)
FAQ
Is starch acetate the same as INS 1420 (E1420)?Yes. Codex GSFA lists “starch acetate” as INS 1420, and WHO’s JECFA database also identifies starch acetate under INS 1420.
What does starch acetate do in food products?Codex GSFA and WHO JECFA classify starch acetate (INS 1420) as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier, and it is permitted in multiple Codex food categories under specified conditions.
Why can starch acetate supply be sensitive to chemical input constraints?Starch acetate is produced by acetylating starch using reagents such as acetic anhydride (and sometimes vinyl acetate). Acetic anhydride is subject to international precursor controls (INCB Red List/UN drug control convention framework), which can add compliance steps and disrupt availability or lead times for manufacturers.
Sources
Starch acetate Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Thailand, Japan, Netherlands, Germany, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, United States, France, Russia, Australia, Belgium, Italy, South Korea, Canada, Sweden, Indonesia, India, Brazil, Austria, Spain, Lithuania, Poland, Argentina, Czechia, Turkiye, Mexico, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Finland, Denmark, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria, Malaysia, Singapore, Morocco, Serbia, Switzerland, Ireland, Slovakia, Latvia, Taiwan, Romania, Colombia, Hungary, Pakistan, Chile, Portugal, Greece, Paraguay, New Zealand, Egypt, Uganda, Croatia, Slovenia, Tunisia, Guatemala, Ecuador, Senegal, Israel, Kenya, Norway, Costa Rica, Peru, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Botswana, Belize, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Hong Kong, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Laos, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tanzania, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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