Other starchy roots imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other starchy roots by the United Kingdom reached $12.4 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 168 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 6.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports other starchy roots from
Most of the value came from India (39%), China (21%), Bangladesh (10%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.8M | 39% |
| China | $2.6M | 21% |
| Bangladesh | $1.3M | 10% |
| France | $617K | 5% |
| Nigeria | $498K | 4% |
| Uganda | $467K | 3.8% |
| Ecuador | $437K | 3.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $378K | 3.1% |
| Niger | $254K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $175K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 49% above the world average of $1.37. 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.
Other starchy roots exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $353 thousand of other starchy roots in 2024 (96 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $224K | 63% |
| France | $65K | 18% |
| Hungary | $26K | 7.2% |
| Guyana | $15K | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $12K | 3.4% |
| Slovakia | $4K | 1% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.9% |
| New Zealand | $2K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other starchy roots imports (HS 0714.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0714.90: Vegetable roots and tubers: arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes and similar roots and tubers (not manioc, sweet potatoes, yams, taro or yautia), high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, sliced or not, or in pellet form: sago pith.
Common questions
What is the value of other starchy roots imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported other starchy roots worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 168 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply other starchy roots to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (21%) and Bangladesh (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Ecuador grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of other starchy roots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $1.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other starchy roots to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export other starchy roots?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $353 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and Hungary. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other starchy roots?
The HS code for other starchy roots is subheading 0714.90. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0714 page.
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