🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of starch: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $191.1 million of starch in 2024 (185.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 217 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of starch by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $191.1M | 185.9K t |
| 2023 | $196.0M | 167.8K t |
| 2022 | $193.0M | 202.6K t |
| 2021 | $161.3M | 215.3K t |
| 2020 | $180.6M | 244.9K t |
| 2019 | $176.4M | 241.0K t |
| 2018 | $163.3M | 241.9K t |
| 2017 | $148.4M | 240.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports starch from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), Denmark (20%), Netherlands (18%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $37.9M | 20% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $37.6M | 20% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $35.3M | 19% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $21.7M | 11% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $17.1M | 9% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $8.6M | 4.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $6.7M | 3.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.7M | 1.9% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $3.3M | 1.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $3.1M | 1.6% |
Types of starch under HS 1108
| 1108.13 | Starch: potato | 43% |
| 1108.12 | Starch: maize (corn) starch | 30% |
| 1108.11 | Starch: wheat | 14% |
| 1108.14 | Starch: manioc (cassava) | 5.9% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 4.1% |
| 1108.19 | Starch: n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14 | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price of starch
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 63% above the world average of $0.63. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports starch
The United Kingdom exported $7.8 million of starch in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (30%), Ireland (16%), Poland (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.3M | 30% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.3M | 17% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $957K | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $695K | 9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $336K | 4.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $311K | 4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $281K | 3.6% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $249K | 3.2% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $198K | 2.6% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $160K | 2.1% |
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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Starch trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of starch imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported starch worth $191.1 million in 2024 (185.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import starch from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (20%), Denmark (20%), Netherlands (18%).
What is the average import price of starch in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.63 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export starch?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported starch worth $7.8 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Ireland, Poland.
What is the HS code for starch?
Starch falls under HS heading 1108 (Starches; inulin). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading starch with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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