Potato starch trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in potato starch was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 1.20 million tonnes. That is an increase of 57% since 2017, and down 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.21B | 1.20M t |
| 2023 | $1.23B | 1.12M t |
| 2022 | $1.05B | 1.25M t |
| 2021 | $971.0M | 1.33M t |
| 2020 | $869.2M | 1.05M t |
| 2019 | $866.9M | 978.2K t |
| 2018 | $857.5M | 1.09M t |
| 2017 | $770.7M | 1.08M t |
Top potato starch exporting countries
Exports are led by Denmark (26%), Germany (24%) and the Netherlands (20%). 95 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 71%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $319.7M | 26% |
| Germany | $294.8M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $243.0M | 20% |
| Poland | $95.8M | 7.9% |
| France | $78.0M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $31.5M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $26.7M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $26.7M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $15.5M | 1.3% |
| Canada | $15.4M | 1.3% |
| China | $7.4M | 0.6% |
| United States | $6.6M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 188 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $160.7M | 13% |
| South Korea | $96.5M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $83.0M | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $82.6M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $69.1M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $49.5M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $45.4M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $41.0M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $40.4M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $38.4M | 3.2% |
| China | $37.8M | 3.1% |
| France | $37.0M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $1.11 per kg and Belgium $0.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1108.13: Starch: potato. HS 1108 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most potato starch?
Denmark exported $319.7 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Germany (24%) and the Netherlands (20%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most potato starch?
The United States imported $160.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (8%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in potato starch?
It was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 1.20 million tonnes. That is an increase of 57% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.23 billion. 95 countries reported exports and 188 reported imports.
What is the average price of potato starch per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $1.11 per kg and Belgium $0.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for potato starch?
The HS code for potato starch is subheading 1108.13, in chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1108 page.
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