Summary
- Super premium tapioca starch held flat for a fourth consecutive week at 22.30 THB/kg domestic and 705 USD/MT FOB Bangkok (TTSA, 25 Aug)
- The nationwide factory-gate band for fresh roots at 25% starch lifted its floor to 3.35-4.30 THB/kg, from 3.25-4.30 on 11 Aug (TTTA, 25 Aug)
- The nationwide farm-gate average farmers received was 3.04 THB/kg, up 0.33% week on week (OAE, 3-9 Aug edition, the latest published)
- Korat mills bought roots at 30% starch for 3.60-4.80 THB/kg, with the northeastern association reporting average plant utilisation below 50% (24 Aug)
- Vietnamese starch is offered at 610-650 USD/MT FOB Ho Chi Minh, 55-95 USD/MT under Thailand, yet Vietnamese roots remain dearer than Thai roots on the same starch basis
Tapioca starch prices
Three official sources publish different series on different dates, so all three are shown with their dates.
| Source | Domestic | Export FOB | As of | vs previous week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTSA (super premium) | 22.30 THB/kg | 705 USD/MT | 25 Aug 2026 | Unchanged (4th week) |
| OAE (Bangkok wholesale) | 22.24 THB/kg | 689 USD/MT | 3-9 Aug 2026 | +0.41% / +0.22% |
| TTTA | 21.00-21.40 THB/kg | 660-670 USD/MT | 20 Aug 2026 | not stated |
TTSA publishes the starch producers’ reference price, TTTA a trade association band, and OAE a government wholesale survey. The three series are not expected to match.
Fresh cassava roots, whole country in three levels
| Level | Price | Starch | Source | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm-gate average, nationwide | 3.04 THB/kg | ungraded | OAE | 3-9 Aug 2026 |
| Factory gate, national band | 3.35-4.30 THB/kg | 25% | TTTA | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Mill gate, by district (Korat) | 3.60-4.80 THB/kg | 30% | NETTA | 24 Aug 2026 |
The farm-gate average rose 0.33% week on week, as stated by OAE itself. The 3-9 Aug edition remained the newest published publicly when this page was compiled.
No association publishes district-level prices for the North or Central regions, so readers there should work from levels 1 and 2.
District-level root buying prices, Nakhon Ratchasima (24 Aug 2026)
| District | 30% starch | 25% starch |
|---|---|---|
| Mueang | 4.00-4.40 | 3.60-4.00 |
| Pak Thong Chai | 4.30 | 3.90 |
| Si Khio | 3.60-4.80 | 3.35-4.30 |
| Nong Bun Mak | 3.90-4.40 | 3.60-4.00 |
| Khon Buri | 3.85 | 3.60 |
| Seng Sang | 4.00-4.65 | 3.60-4.25 |
| Phimai | 4.45 | 4.05 |
| Dan Khun Thot | 4.50 | 4.00 |
| Kham Thale So | 4.60 | 4.10 |
| Chum Phuang | 4.50 | 4.10 |
| Bua Yai | 4.60 | 4.20 |
Unit: THB/kg. Source: Northeastern Tapioca Trade Association.
Chips and dried pulp
| Item | Price | Source | As of | vs previous week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chips, farm-gate | 5.66 THB/kg | OAE | 3-9 Aug 2026 | +0.89% |
| Chips, wholesale (Chonburi/Ayutthaya) | 7.63 THB/kg | OAE | 3-9 Aug 2026 | Unchanged |
| Chips, buying band | 7.40-7.60 THB/kg | TTTA | 25 Aug 2026 | not stated |
| Chips, export FOB | 260 USD/MT | OAE | 3-9 Aug 2026 | Unchanged |
| Dried pulp (Korat) | 5.50 THB/kg | NETTA | 24 Aug 2026 | Unchanged |
The Vietnam comparison
The Vietnam Cassava Association published its table dated 24 Aug 2026, quoting FOB Bangkok at 705 USD/MT - matching the TTSA figure, which cross-confirms both.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Starch FOB Ho Chi Minh | 610-650 USD/MT |
| Starch DAF Lang Son | 3,950-4,050 CNY/MT |
| Chips FOB Quy Nhon/HCM | 320 USD/MT (Korea) · 265 USD/MT (China) |
Vietnamese fresh roots trade in dong per degree of starch. Converted at the 30% basis for comparison with Thailand:
| Area | VND/kg at 30% | THB/kg at 30% |
|---|---|---|
| Tay Ninh (incl. Cambodian roots) | 4,398-4,800 | 5.52-6.02 |
| Dak Lak (Phu Yen) | 3,849-3,900 | 4.83-4.89 |
| Quang Ngai (Kon Tum) | 3,798-3,900 | 4.77-4.89 |
Reference rate 1 THB is approximately 796.77 VND (25 Aug 2026). Against Korat at 3.60-4.80 THB/kg on the same basis, Vietnamese roots remain more expensive in every area with a published price.
The Vietnamese association also reported that Tay Ninh plants have changed how they sell: instead of signing contracts and then producing against them, they now take orders only once a certain volume is already in the warehouse.
Need a firm price
The figures above are reference prices published by associations and government agencies, not quotations from TQ Industry Starch. Actual prices depend on grade, specification, volume, packaging and destination. See our products for details.
Sources:
- Thai Tapioca Starch Association (TTSA), weekly price 25 Aug 2026 - https://www.thaitapiocastarch.org/en/information/statistics/weekly_tapioca_starch_price
- Thai Tapioca Trade Association (TTTA), 25 Aug 2026 - https://ttta-tapioca.org/?lang=en
- Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE), weekly production, marketing and domestic price summary, 3-9 Aug 2026 - https://www.opsmoac.go.th/chonburi-warning-files-481591791959
- Northeastern Tapioca Trade Association (NETTA), district root prices Nakhon Ratchasima, 24 Aug 2026 - https://www.nettathai.org/
- Vietnam Cassava Association, market bulletin 24.08.2026 - http://hiephoisanvietnam.org.vn/chi-tiet-tin/bang-tin-tham-khao-thi-truong-san-ngay-24-08-2026
- THB/VND reference rate, Xe.com, 25 Aug 2026 - https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=THB&To=VND