Raw Materials
Fresh Taro Tuber, Frozen Taro Tuber
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Taro Paste market coverage spans 11 countries.
- 45 exporter companies and 46 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 34 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Taro Paste
Analyze 34 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Taro Paste.
Taro Paste Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Taro Paste to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Taro Paste: Malaysia (-62.1%), China (+17.9%), Vietnam (-9.0%).
Taro Paste Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Taro Paste country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Taro Paste transaction unit prices: Vietnam (2.39 USD / kg), China (1.84 USD / kg).
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +17.9% | 26 | 2.00 USD / kg (103.72 kg) | 1.87 USD / kg (8,040 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (4,850 kg) | 1.85 USD / kg (3,644.4 kg) | 1.89 USD / kg (3,154 kg) | 1.84 USD / kg (10,168.76 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Malaysia | -62.1% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -9.0% | 4 | - (-) | 2.50 USD / kg (40 kg) | 2.50 USD / kg (200 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.39 USD / kg (20 kg) |
Taro Paste Global Supply Chain Coverage
91 companies
45 exporters and 46 importers are mapped for Taro Paste.
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Taro Paste Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
45 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Taro Paste. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Taro Paste Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 45 total exporter companies in the Taro Paste supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, United States
Supplying Products: Taro Paste, Phosphated distarch phosphate, Pineapple Jam
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Taro Paste, Cheesecake
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Dragon Fruit, Taro Paste, Fresh Cassava +1
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Lotus Seed Powder, Taro Paste, Mung Bean Paste +3
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Tapioca Pearl, Taro Paste, Dried Chili Pepper +2
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Taro Tuber, Taro Paste, Tapioca Pearl +2
Taro Paste Global Exporter Coverage
45 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Taro Paste supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Taro Paste Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
46 importer companies are mapped for Taro Paste demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Taro Paste Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
46 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Taro Paste.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Taro Paste buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormPaste
Industry PositionValue-Added Processed Vegetable Product
Market
Taro paste is a value-added product made from cooked and mashed taro corms, traded internationally mainly as shelf-stable retort packs/cans or as frozen foodservice/industrial packs. The upstream taro (Colocasia esculenta) supply base is concentrated in West and Central Africa and parts of Asia-Pacific, with Nigeria, Cameroon, China, and Ghana consistently among the largest producers in FAO-linked statistics. Trade is shaped less by a single standardized global commodity specification and more by buyer-driven requirements (texture, color, sweetness/recipe, and microbiological controls) and by the ability to maintain safe thermal processing for low-acid foods. Plant disease pressure (notably taro leaf blight) and quality/safety failures in thermal processing are the most material global disruption risks for reliable supply.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- NigeriaConsistently among the largest taro producers in FAO-linked production statistics; large domestic staple/food-security role.
- CameroonAmong the largest producers in FAO-linked production statistics; important for regional food systems.
- ChinaMajor producer in FAO-linked statistics and a key processor/exporter base for taro-derived products in East Asia supply chains.
- GhanaAmong the largest producers in FAO-linked production statistics; production tied to local consumption and regional markets.
- Papua New GuineaNotable producer in Oceania in FAO-linked statistics; taro is culturally and nutritionally important across Pacific food systems.
Specification
Major VarietiesColocasia esculenta (taro) — dasheen-type (large corm), Colocasia esculenta (taro) — eddoe-type (smaller cormels)
Physical Attributes
- Cooked taro paste has a naturally high-viscosity, starchy texture; product value is strongly influenced by smoothness (low fiber/grit) and consistency.
- Color is a key buyer attribute (from off-white to lavender/purple depending on cultivar and formulation); oxidation and heat history can shift color and flavor.
- Raw taro contains calcium oxalate raphides; adequate cooking/processing reduces irritation risk and improves palatability.
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture and starch/solids balance are central to texture control and fill-weight consistency across lots.
- For shelf-stable formats packed in hermetically sealed containers, process control focuses on parameters associated with low-acid foods (e.g., product pH classification and validated heat process) per Codex hygienic practice guidance.
Grades
- Buyer specifications are typically contract-defined (texture/particle size, color standard, sweetness/recipe, and microbiological criteria) rather than a single universal taro-paste grade.
Packaging
- Retort pouches and cans for shelf-stable retail and foodservice distribution
- Aseptic bags-in-box/drums for industrial use where applicable
- Frozen blocks/bags for foodservice and manufacturing supply chains
- Plastic tubs/jars for chilled distribution (shorter life after opening)
ProcessingRequires thermal cooking to gelatinize taro starch and achieve a stable paste texture.Sensitive to enzymatic browning/oxidation; processors may manage color and flavor stability through formulation and oxygen control.Shelf-stable variants depend on achieving commercial sterility in hermetically sealed packaging; chilled variants rely on cold-chain and may use permitted preservatives.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Corm sourcing (taro roots) -> receiving and inspection -> washing and peeling -> trimming -> cooking (steam/boil) -> mashing/pulping -> formulation (e.g., sugar/salt/fat depending on style) -> filling -> thermal processing (retort) or aseptic processing -> cooling -> case packing/palletizing -> ambient or cold-chain distribution (by format) -> retail/foodservice/industrial users
Temperature
- Shelf-stable retort/canned taro paste is distributed under ambient conditions, but temperature abuse can affect texture and package integrity over time.
- Chilled or frozen taro paste formats require continuous cold-chain to prevent spoilage and texture degradation.
Shelf Life
- Retort/canned formats can be shelf-stable when commercially sterile and hermetically sealed; shelf life after opening is much shorter and depends on refrigeration and hygiene.
- Frozen formats can extend usable life for foodservice/industrial users, but are sensitive to thaw/refreeze cycles that can cause syneresis and texture breakdown.
Risks
Plant Disease HighTaro leaf blight (Phytophthora colocasiae) is a globally significant disease that can severely reduce yields and disrupt raw taro availability for processors, raising price volatility and increasing the risk of supply interruptions for taro paste manufacturers.Diversify sourcing origins, use resistant/tolerant planting material where available, and implement field-to-factory supplier programs that include disease monitoring and integrated disease management.
Food Safety HighTaro paste is often a low-acid, high-moisture product; if packed as shelf-stable in hermetically sealed containers, inadequate thermal processing or seam/seal integrity failures can create severe microbiological hazards and trigger recalls and import detentions.Apply Codex-aligned hygienic practice for low-acid canned foods, validate scheduled thermal processes, maintain robust container-closure integrity controls, and operate HACCP-based food safety management systems.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPermitted additives/preservatives and labeling requirements vary by destination market; non-compliant additive use or allergen/ingredient labeling errors can result in border rejections or forced relabeling.Formulate and verify additive use against Codex GSFA and destination-market rules; maintain change-control and label verification for each export market.
Raw Material Quality Variability MediumCultivar and agronomic variation in taro (dry matter/solids, fiber, and color) can cause inconsistent paste viscosity and color, leading to higher rework rates and customer complaints in standardized applications (bakery/beverage/industrial).Use incoming solids/texture screening, blend lots, and tighten supplier specs; standardize formulation and particle-size control in processing.
Logistics MediumFor frozen or chilled taro paste, cold-chain disruptions can cause spoilage or irreversible texture defects; for shelf-stable product, physical damage to pouches/cans can compromise hermeticity and safety.Qualify logistics providers, implement temperature monitoring for cold-chain SKUs, and use packaging specifications and handling SOPs designed for export transit stress.
Sustainability
- Disease-driven crop losses can increase pressure to expand planted area or intensify chemical controls; resistant varieties and integrated disease management reduce both environmental and supply risks.
- Processing formats with high packaging intensity (pouches/cans and secondary cartons) create waste-management and recyclability challenges that are increasingly scrutinized by buyers.
Labor & Social
- A significant share of taro production is smallholder-based in key producing regions; price volatility and disease shocks can directly affect rural livelihoods and local food security.
- Traceability and supplier assurance can be difficult where taro sourcing is fragmented across many small farms and intermediaries.
FAQ
What is taro paste made from?Taro paste is made from cooked and mashed taro corms (the underground stem), most commonly from taro (Colocasia esculenta). The paste’s texture and color depend on the cultivar used and on processing/formulation choices.
Why is thermal processing such a critical control point for shelf-stable taro paste?Shelf-stable taro paste is often packed in hermetically sealed containers (such as cans or retort pouches). If the heat process is not properly validated and controlled, serious food safety hazards can occur; Codex provides specific hygienic practice guidance for low-acid and acidified low-acid canned foods and general hygiene/HACCP principles for food manufacturing.
How should taro paste be stored after opening?After opening, taro paste should be treated as a perishable food: keep it refrigerated, avoid cross-contamination, and follow the manufacturer’s handling and use-by guidance. Even shelf-stable products have a much shorter safe and quality life once the package is opened.
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