HS Code:
The category of 'Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinized or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches' under HS Code 3505 includes products derived from starch that are chemically or physically modified for various industrial and food applications. Dextrins are low-molecular-weight carbohydrates produced by the hydrolysis of starch, often used as adhesives, thickeners, or stabilizers in food, paper, and textile industries. Modified starches, such as pregelatinized or esterified starches, are altered to enhance properties like solubility, viscosity, or stability under heat and acid conditions. Starch-based glues are widely used in packaging, bookbinding, and other industrial applications due to their eco-friendly and biodegradable nature.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 210 million
17.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 180 million
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 150 million
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 120 million
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 90 million
7.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Growing demand for eco-friendly adhesives
Increased use of starch-based glues in packaging and industrial applications due to sustainability concerns and regulatory push for biodegradable materials.
2021-2023
Rising application in food industry
Modified starches are increasingly used as thickeners and stabilizers in processed foods, driven by growth in convenience food consumption globally.
2020-2022
Technological advancements in starch modification
Innovations in enzyme-based and chemical modification processes have improved the functionality of modified starches, expanding their industrial applications.
2019-2023
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on the labeling and safety standards for modified starches used in food products, aiming to enhance consumer transparency.
June 2023
Exporters to the EU market must comply with new documentation and testing requirements, potentially increasing costs but ensuring market access.
The United States imposed anti-dumping duties on modified starch imports from certain Asian countries to protect domestic producers from unfair pricing practices.
March 2022
This has led to a shift in trade patterns, with some exporters losing market share in the US while others, like European suppliers, gain opportunities.
Thailand announced significant investments in cassava-based starch production, aiming to boost exports of dextrins and modified starches to meet growing global demand.
January 2023
This development is expected to strengthen Thailand's position as a leading exporter, potentially lowering global prices due to increased supply.