Cassava starch imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cassava starch by the United States reached $96.6 million in 2024 (119.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 163 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 40% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $96.6M | 119.6K t |
| 2023 | $69.1M | 87.0K t |
| 2022 | $108.1M | 133.0K t |
| 2021 | $98.8M | 143.4K t |
| 2020 | $73.4M | 110.6K t |
| 2019 | $73.8M | 110.2K t |
| 2018 | $75.5M | 110.1K t |
| 2017 | $57.8M | 99.1K t |
Where the United States imports cassava starch from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $71.3M | 74% |
| Brazil | $10.8M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $4.5M | 4.7% |
| Paraguay | $3.4M | 3.5% |
| Cambodia | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| India | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $817K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $802K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $580K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $421K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 53% 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 States
Exports of cassava starch by the United States reached $2.5 million in 2024 (856 tonnes). Canada alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.7M | 69% |
| Mexico | $346K | 14% |
| Belgium | $113K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $37K | 1.5% |
| France | $34K | 1.4% |
| Costa Rica | $23K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $18K | 0.7% |
| Ecuador | $14K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 1108.14: Starch: manioc (cassava).
Common questions
What is the value of cassava starch imported by the United States?
The United States imported cassava starch worth $96.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 163 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply cassava starch to the United States?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($71.3 million), followed by Brazil (11%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of cassava starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of cassava starch to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.8 million in 2017 to $96.6 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $108.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export cassava starch?
Yes. The United States exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $94.1 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.
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