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Tapioca and starch substitutes market in Indonesia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for tapioca and starch substitutes in Indonesia remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2020, with volume hovering between 584.9 and 594.9 thousand tons. A moderate decline occurred in 2021, when market size fell to 565.6 thousand tons.

A dramatic surge took place in 2022, as market volume jumped by 65% to reach 932.5 thousand tons. This expansion was primarily fueled by growing health-conscious consumption, which boosted demand for tapioca as a gluten-free ingredient, alongside steady industrial usage in textile and paper manufacturing.

The market corrected sharply in 2023, declining by 33% to 623.4 thousand tons, a level more consistent with the pre-2022 period.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Indonesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia 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, K 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, K 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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, Indonesia was the top producer of tapioca and starch substitutes from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of tapioca and starch substitutes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tapioca and starch substitutes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Indonesia's production of tapioca and starch substitutes declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 573.2 thousand tonnes, which was 3.3% lower than the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 2.3%, with an average annual growth rate of -0.8%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 595.4 thousand tonnes, when production increased by 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	(0.5%)	(3.3%)	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tapioca and starch substitutes from Indonesia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 881 tonnes, while the highest was in 2021 at 8 959 tonnes, representing a 4.8-fold difference. In 2021, exports surged dramatically by 244.5% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports dropped by 31.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.3%)	38.2%	244.5%	48.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia, Japan, and China were the leading destinations for Indonesia's tapioca and starch substitutes exports by volume. Malaysia accounted for 55.5% of exports, Japan for 19.4%, and China for 4.6%, together making up 79.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Indonesia's exports of tapioca and starch substitutes by value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 7 433 thousand US dollars, marking a year-on-year rise of 69.5%. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 94.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 24.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.2%	0.5%	69.5%	24.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan, Malaysia, and Australia were the top destinations for Indonesia's tapioca and starch substitutes exports by value. Japan accounted for 42.6% of exports, Malaysia for 22.7%, and Australia for 6.4%, collectively representing 71.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tapioca and starch substitutes to Indonesia

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. The lowest import volume was in 2018, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 403 tonnes, reflecting a 1.9-fold gap. In 2021, imports stood at 1 345 tonnes, up by 2.8% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 6.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, when imports rose by 93.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	93.7%	(6.7%)	2.8%	22.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main suppliers of tapioca and starch substitutes to Indonesia by volume were Asia, not elsewhere specified, Singapore, and Thailand. Asia, not elsewhere specified accounted for 52.4% of imports, Singapore for 23.7%, and Thailand for 17.9%, together making up 94.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The lowest import value was in 2018, while the peak was in 2019 at 2 396 thousand US dollars, showing a 2.2-fold gap. In 2021, imports amounted to approximately 2 093 thousand US dollars, representing a solid increase of 12.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 22.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, when imports surged by 122.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	122.1%	(22.2%)	12.3%	24.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Asia, not elsewhere specified and Singapore were the principal sources for Indonesia's tapioca and starch substitutes imports by value, jointly accounting for 81.2% of total flows. Other partners each contributed significantly smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io