Market
Tapioca starch (manioc/cassava starch) in Kazakhstan is primarily an imported food ingredient used as a functional starch in food manufacturing and related applications. UN Comtrade data (via WITS) for HS 110814 indicates Kazakhstan imports manioc (cassava) starch, with 2023 supply concentrated in shipments from the Russian Federation and Vietnam. Market access is shaped by Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) food safety and labeling technical regulations, requiring conformity documentation and compliant labeling for products placed on the market. As a landlocked destination, delivered cost and lead time can be sensitive to multimodal routing and inland logistics conditions.
Market RoleNet importer (import-dependent ingredient market)
Domestic RoleImported functional starch ingredient for food manufacturing and other starch-using industries
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Risks
Sanctions Compliance HighKazakhstan’s observed 2023 import sourcing for manioc (cassava) starch (HS 110814) is concentrated in shipments from the Russian Federation; for buyers or financiers subject to US/EU/UK sanctions compliance programs, transactions, payments, and logistics involving Russian counterparties can face heightened screening risk and potential disruption.Diversify qualified suppliers (including non-Russia origins), screen counterparties and logistics providers against applicable sanctions lists, and structure payments/shipping to reduce exposure to restricted entities and routes.
Regulatory Compliance HighNoncompliance with EAEU food safety conformity assessment requirements (TR CU 021/2011) and labeling rules (TR CU 022/2011) can result in clearance delays, inability to place goods on the market, or enforcement actions.Confirm the applicable EAEU technical regulations and declaration scheme before shipment; align label content to TR CU 022/2011; retain test reports/technical documentation supporting the declaration of conformity.
Logistics MediumAs a landlocked market, Kazakhstan’s delivered cost and lead time for imported tapioca starch can be sensitive to multimodal routing constraints, inland rail/road capacity, and cross-border processing times.Plan buffer lead times, use importers experienced with electronic declaration workflows, and qualify alternative corridors/suppliers to reduce single-route exposure.
FAQ
What trade code is commonly used for tapioca (cassava/manioc) starch in Kazakhstan trade statistics?UN Comtrade trade statistics accessed via WITS classify manioc (cassava) starch under HS 110814 for Kazakhstan.
Which countries supplied Kazakhstan’s imports of manioc (cassava) starch in 2023?UN Comtrade data accessed via WITS shows Kazakhstan’s 2023 imports of HS 110814 were mainly sourced from the Russian Federation and Vietnam, with minor volumes from India.
What are the core EAEU compliance topics for importing tapioca starch for market circulation in Kazakhstan?Core topics include EAEU food safety conformity assessment (declaration of conformity) under TR CU 021/2011 and compliant food labeling under TR CU 022/2011 for goods placed on the market.