Mucilages and thickeners HS 1302.39
Mucilages and thickeners, not elsewhere specified, modified or not, derived from vegetable products
50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$18M
Beyond the US C$12M ▼21% vs 2024
Where else to sell
1. Netherlands 0% Tariff free CETA
Canada already sells Netherlands C$4.8M of mucilages and thickeners ▲3% vs 2024.
2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA
Germany imports ~C$178M of mucilages and thickeners a year (2023), 9.8 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
3. China
China imports ~C$140M of mucilages and thickeners a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.
The steps
- 1
Funding route for food, drink and agri products is AgriMarketing, Market Diversification (AAFC), not CanExport. Check the current intake.
- 2
Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Netherlands, Germany and China. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).
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