The European import of tapioca and starch substitutes shows considerable variation across countries. France leads with 6.137 million kilograms, despite a slight decrease of 0.47% in 2023. The Netherlands and Belgium, with imports of 5.0572 and 2.8275 million kilograms respectively, exhibited significant growth rates of 21.68% and 37.97%. Smaller markets like Slovakia and Malta saw extraordinary year-on-year increases of over 50%. Conversely, Latvia experienced a decline of nearly 20%. In summary, the European demand for these products is primarily driven by a few large markets with several countries recording notable growth.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential for market share expansion in smaller countries experiencing rapid growth.
- Impact of sustainability and health trends on demand as consumers seek alternative starch products.
- Potential shifts in major markets like France, where import volumes are currently decreasing.
- Emerging supply chain efficiencies or disruptions which may influence import patterns.
Top countries in Import of Tapioca and Substitutes Prepared from Starch in Flakes, Grains, Pearls, Siftings and the Like by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 6,137,000 | 2023 | +6.41% | -0.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 5,057,200 | 2023 | +15.89% | +21.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 2,827,500 | 2023 | +6.32% | +37.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,661,300 | 2023 | +0.55% | +4.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1,478,300 | 2023 | +11.19% | +7.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1,463,100 | 2023 | +8.84% | +7.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1,105,700 | 2023 | +3.7% | +7.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 992,510 | 2023 | +14.08% | +19.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 466,680 | 2023 | +3.7% | +4.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 402,870 | 2021 | -13.62% | +31.08% | View data |
