Mucilages and thickeners, not elsewhere specified HS 1302.39
Mucilages and thickeners, not elsewhere specified, modified or not, derived from vegetable products
Where else to sell
Canada already sells Netherlands C$4.8M of mucilages and thickeners, not elsewhere specified ▲3% vs 2024.
Germany imports ~C$178M of mucilages and thickeners, not elsewhere specified a year (2023), 9.8 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
China imports ~C$140M of mucilages and thickeners, not elsewhere specified a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.
The steps
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Funding route for food, drink and agri products is AgriMarketing, Market Diversification for SMEs (AAFC), not CanExport. AAFC pays up to 70% of eligible costs; the intake opened February 13, 2026 and stays open to September 30, 2030, or until the $75M is committed.
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Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Netherlands, Germany and China. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).
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