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Tapioca and starch substitutes market in Colombia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for tapioca and starch substitutes in Colombia decreased from 46 456 t in 2018 to 42 429 t in 2021, representing a cumulative decline of over 4 000 t. This downward trend was interrupted only by a slight stabilization in 2020, when the market edged up by 0.3% to 44 375 t.

From 2021 onward, the market entered a recovery phase, growing by 3.4% in 2022 to 43 882 t and by a further 4.2% in 2023 to 45 723 t. By the end of 2023, the market volume had nearly returned to its 2018 level, remaining just 1.6% below the starting point.

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 Colombia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 tapioca and starch substitutes in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Colombia ranked as the 6th largest producer of tapioca and starch substitutes from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of tapioca and starch substitutes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tapioca and starch substitutes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Colombia produced 44.4 K t of tapioca and starch substitutes, showing relative stability compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 44.2 K t, while the highest was in 2018 at 46.4 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 4.8% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 2.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(4.8%)	0.4%	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tapioca and starch substitutes from Colombia

Market reports indicate that Colombia did not export any tapioca and starch substitutes between 2017 and 2020.

Imports tapioca and starch substitutes to Colombia

Imports in kind, kg

Following two years of growth, Colombia's imports of tapioca and starch substitutes declined. In 2020, imports totaled 22 287 kg, representing a significant 15.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 51.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 26 214 kg, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 34.6% surge.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.6%	32.7%	(15.0%)	14.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, was the primary source for Colombia's imports in kind, accounting for 87.5% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among numerous other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Colombia's import value for tapioca and starch substitutes fell. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 35 170 US dollars, marking a substantial 17.8% year-over-year decline. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 49.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 14.3%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 42 787 US dollars, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 56.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.9%	56.7%	(17.8%)	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the import structure in value terms was dominated by Asia, not elsewhere specified, which accounted for 81.0% of total flows. The remainder was spread across a large number of minor trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io