🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of tapioca: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported tapioca worth $8.8 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of tapioca by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports tapioca from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (33%), India (22%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $2.9M | 33% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.0M | 22% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.3M | 15% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $675K | 7.7% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $581K | 6.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $438K | 5% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $128K | 1.5% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $100K | 1.1% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $96K | 1.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $92K | 1.1% |
Average import price of tapioca
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, 21% above the world average of $1.40. 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 tapioca
The United Kingdom exported $2.7 million of tapioca in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Nigeria alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $1.5M | 54% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $764K | 29% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $189K | 7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $129K | 4.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $42K | 1.6% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $21K | 0.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $13K | 0.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $10K | 0.4% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $9K | 0.3% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $8K | 0.3% |
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 1903: Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms.
Tapioca trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of tapioca imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported tapioca worth $8.8 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import tapioca from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Taiwan (33%), India (22%), China (15%).
What is the average import price of tapioca in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.40 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export tapioca?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported tapioca worth $2.7 million in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Ireland.
What is the HS code for tapioca?
Tapioca falls under HS heading 1903 (Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading tapioca 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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