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Cassava starch market in India

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cassava starch market in India expanded robustly from 2018 to 2020, with total volume rising from 51 831 t to 65 475 t. This growth phase added over 13 000 t to the market in two years, reflecting a period of increased activity.

After peaking in 2020, the market contracted over the following two years, declining to 61 170 t in 2021 and then to 53 846 t in 2022. The trend reversed slightly in 2023, with the market stabilizing at 54 689 t, indicating a pause in the downward movement.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in India
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in India in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cassava starch in India

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, India ranked seventh globally in cassava starch production volume.

Top producers of cassava starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cassava starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

India's cassava starch production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 57 458 tonnes, marking a robust 21.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 45.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.7%	0.5%	21.8%	13.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cassava starch from India

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 172 times. In 2020, cassava starch exports from India totaled 1 042 tonnes, up 40.0% from the previous year. The maximum value was 2 002 tonnes in 2018. The largest decline was 62.8% in 2019, while the largest increase was 17 098.3% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17 098.3%	(62.8%)	40.0%	347.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa (28.4% of exports in kind), Malaysia (26.9%), and the United Arab Emirates (11.2%) accounted for the largest share of exports, together comprising 66.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from India in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 100 times. In 2020, cassava starch shipments from India abroad reached 697 thousand US dollars, a steep 90.6% improvement compared to 2019. The maximum value was 1 014 thousand US dollars in 2018. The largest decline was 63.9% in 2019, while the largest increase was 9 861.6% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9 861.6%	(63.9%)	90.6%	309.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Malaysia (24.6% of exports in value terms), South Africa (23.5%), and the United States (15.6%) formed the core of exports, together accounting for 63.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from India in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cassava starch to India

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import levels varied 7.1 times between the low of 2018 and the high of 2017. In 2020, India imported 9 058 tonnes of cassava starch, down 18.9% from the previous year. The minimum value was 6 900 tonnes in 2018. The largest decline was 86.0% in 2018, while the largest increase was 61.8% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(86.0%)	61.8%	(18.9%)	(43.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam (41.8% of imports in kind), Cambodia (32.0%), and Thailand (26.2%) remained the key partners for imports, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to India in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports varied by 6 times from the low in 2018 to the high in 2017. In 2020, cross-border shipments of cassava starch to India amounted to 4 119 thousand US dollars, showing a decline of 21.0% from the previous year. The minimum value was 2 928 thousand US dollars in 2018. The largest decline was 83.3% in 2018, while the largest increase was 78.2% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.3%)	78.2%	(21.0%)	(38.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Vietnam (39.2% of imports in value terms), Cambodia (33.5%), and Thailand (27.0%) were the principal sources for imports, jointly accounting for 99.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to India in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io