Cassava starch imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cassava starch worth $11.2 million (11.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 8.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cassava starch from
Thailand alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $8.5M | 76% |
| Brazil | $767K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $706K | 6.3% |
| Vietnam | $431K | 3.8% |
| Ghana | $216K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $192K | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $113K | 1% |
| China | $67K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $23K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 79% above the world average of $0.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cassava starch exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cassava starch by the United Kingdom reached $324 thousand in 2024 (136 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (35%), Ireland (19%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $115K | 36% |
| Ireland | $61K | 19% |
| United States | $51K | 16% |
| Germany | $38K | 12% |
| France | $36K | 11% |
| Spain | $8K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $4K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $4K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 1% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cassava starch imports (HS 1108.14): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 1108.14: Starch: manioc (cassava).
Common questions
What is the value of cassava starch imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cassava starch worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply cassava starch to the United Kingdom?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Brazil (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of cassava starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cassava starch to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2022 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cassava starch?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $324 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cassava starch?
The HS code for cassava starch is subheading 1108.14. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the United Kingdom
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.