🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of modified starch: 2024 trade data
Imports of modified starch by the United Kingdom reached $180.2 million in 2024 (121.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $225.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of modified starch by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180.2M | 121.5K t |
| 2023 | $225.9M | 127.2K t |
| 2022 | $187.5M | 135.3K t |
| 2021 | $127.3M | 106.8K t |
| 2020 | $155.4M | 146.2K t |
| 2019 | $169.2M | 151.9K t |
| 2018 | $163.6M | 149.4K t |
| 2017 | $142.4M | 146.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports modified starch from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (29%), Germany (25%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $52.9M | 29% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $44.7M | 25% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $24.9M | 14% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $11.7M | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $8.6M | 4.8% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $7.2M | 4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $6.9M | 3.8% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $5.1M | 2.9% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $5.1M | 2.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $3.7M | 2.1% |
Types of modified starch under HS 3505
| 3505.10 | Dextrins and other modified starches | 88% |
| 3505.20 | Glues: based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3505.
Average import price of modified starch
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports modified starch
The United Kingdom exported $95.9 million of modified starch in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (20%), Ireland (19%), Singapore (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $18.7M | 20% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $18.6M | 19% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $13.3M | 14% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $10.5M | 11% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.6M | 7.9% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $4.5M | 4.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $3.7M | 3.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $1.5M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3505: Dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or on dextrins or other modified starches.
Modified starch trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of modified starch imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported modified starch worth $180.2 million in 2024 (121.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import modified starch from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Netherlands (29%), Germany (25%), France (14%).
What is the average import price of modified starch in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.27 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export modified starch?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported modified starch worth $95.9 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland, Singapore.
What is the HS code for modified starch?
Modified starch falls under HS heading 3505 (Dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or on dextrin). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading modified starch with the United Kingdom?
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