Ireland, a noteworthy player in the global tapioca starch market, has experienced significant developments in both its export and import activities.
Ireland’s Tapioca Starch Exports
In 2021, Ireland recorded tapioca starch exports worth $28.3k, positioning the country as the 55th largest exporter of this product globally. Tapioca starch ranked as the 3425th most exported commodity in Ireland during the same year. Germany emerged as the primary destination for Ireland’s tapioca starch exports, accounting for $15.9k in export value. The United Kingdom, Czechia, Malta, and the Netherlands were also significant destinations, with export values of $9.19k, $3k, $118, and $104, respectively.
Ireland witnessed notable growth in its export markets for tapioca starch between 2020 and 2021, driven primarily by increased exports to Malta ($118) and the Netherlands ($100). These developments highlight the expanding demand for Ireland’s tapioca starch in these countries.
| Continent | Country | Trade Value |
| Europe | Czechia | 3,002 |
| Europe | Germany | 15,896 |
| Europe | United Kingdom | 9,187 |
| Europe | Malta | 118 |
| Europe | Netherlands | 104 |
Ireland’s Tapioca Starch Imports
In 2021, Ireland imported tapioca starch worth $679k, positioning the country as the 55th largest importer of this product globally. Tapioca starch ranked as the 2957th most imported commodity in Ireland during the same year. Ireland primarily imports tapioca starch from Thailand, with imports amounting to $352k. Additionally, the country imports significant quantities from Germany ($192k), the United Kingdom ($48.4k), the Netherlands ($28.4k), and Portugal ($21.4k).
Ireland’s import market for tapioca starch demonstrated notable growth between 2020 and 2021, driven by increased imports from Thailand ($341k), Germany ($192k), and Portugal ($12.2k). These figures indicate the rising demand for tapioca starch within Ireland and the reliance on key trading partners for its supply.
| Continent | Country | Trade Value |
| Africa | Benin | 63 |
| Africa | Ghana | 4,345 |
| Africa | Nigeria | 3,234 |
| Africa | Rwanda | 80 |
| Asia | China | 397 |
| Asia | India | 14 |
| Asia | Malaysia | 48 |
| Asia | Philippines | 1641 |
| Asia | Thailand | 351,597 |
| Asia | Chinese Taipei | 577 |
| Europe | Belgium | 1,919 |
| Europe | Germany | 192,401 |
| Europe | United Kingdom | 48,371 |
| Europe | Italy | 1,242 |
| Europe | Netherlands | 28,412 |
| Europe | Poland | 1,922 |
| Europe | Portugal | 21,395 |
| North America | Nicaragua | 227 |
| North America | United States | 3,341 |
| South America | Brazil | 17,513 |
Tariffs
In 2017, the average tariff imposed on tapioca starch imports in Ireland stood at 22.6%. Notably, the Republic of the Congo, Cape Verde, Algeria, Western Sahara, and Gabon implemented the highest import tariffs on tapioca starch, with a Most Favoured Nation duty rate treatment of 47.9%. These tariff rates reflect the trade policies and protective measures implemented by these countries to regulate the inflow of tapioca starch imports.
Data from BACI