Arrowroot supply risks

Active and seasonal supply-side risks affecting arrowroot markets.

high

Monsoon variability and tropical storms in South and Southeast Asia

low

Data opacity and product aggregation in trade statistics

medium

Competition with higher-return root crops (cassava, taro, ginger)

medium

Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) import controls

medium

Port congestion and reefer/container availability constraints

medium

Substitution by other starches in industrial formulations