Potato starch imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported potato starch worth $160.7 million (162.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 188 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $160.7M | 162.0K t |
| 2023 | $162.5M | 143.4K t |
| 2022 | $155.2M | 157.9K t |
| 2021 | $125.6M | 158.6K t |
| 2020 | $118.6M | 137.4K t |
| 2019 | $108.4M | 118.6K t |
| 2018 | $98.1M | 119.2K t |
| 2017 | $82.9M | 110.7K t |
Where the United States imports potato starch from
The largest suppliers were Denmark (31%), Germany (27%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $49.7M | 31% |
| Germany | $44.1M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $25.0M | 16% |
| Poland | $15.5M | 9.7% |
| Canada | $15.3M | 9.5% |
| France | $2.6M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potato starch exports from the United States
The United States exported $6.6 million of potato starch in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.4M | 51% |
| Mexico | $2.6M | 40% |
| Brazil | $111K | 1.7% |
| Colombia | $65K | 1% |
| Spain | $63K | 1% |
| Costa Rica | $62K | 0.9% |
| Senegal | $61K | 0.9% |
| French Polynesia | $35K | 0.5% |
| Ecuador | $21K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $20K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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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 1108.13: Starch: potato.
Common questions
What is the value of potato starch imported by the United States?
The United States imported potato starch worth $160.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 162.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 188 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply potato starch to the United States?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($49.7 million), followed by Germany (27%) and the Netherlands (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 529% on the year.
What is the average import price of potato starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 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 potato starch to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.9 million in 2017 to $160.7 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2023 at $162.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export potato starch?
Yes. The United States exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $154.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for potato starch?
The HS code for potato starch is subheading 1108.13. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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