Dextrins and other modified starches market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for dextrins and modified starches contracted from 27,684 tons in 2018 to 25,137 tons in 2020. A recovery to 26,778 tons in 2021 coincided with a 3.7% increase in the overall EU modified starches market value, ending a two-year decline in the region.

From 2022 onward, import volumes into Czechia rose significantly, peaking at 30,849 tons in 2024. This demand expansion was partly fueled by EU Directive 2019/904 on single-use plastic reduction, which accelerated the need for starch-based biodegradable packaging materials. Concurrently, global launches of clean-label and functional starches by major players like Ingredion, ADM, and Tate & Lyle influenced the product mix available on the market.

While import tonnage saw some fluctuations after 2022, the value of imports climbed steadily, reflecting both stronger demand and a potential shift toward higher-value modified starch variants within the market.

Production dextrins and other modified starches in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of dextrins and other modified starches in Czechia has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 23 025 thousand US dollars, marking a 23.3% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 26.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 15 637 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 14.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Production of dextrins and other modified starches in Czechia has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 25 350 tonnes were produced, showing a strong increase of 20.4% from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, production expanded by 26.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 16 107 tonnes, when the largest decline of 19.5% was recorded. The biggest increase happened in 2020, with a jump of 30.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports dextrins and other modified starches from Czechia

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Czechia's exports of dextrins and other modified starches have grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the export volume reached 22 219 tonnes, up by 30.9% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 46.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 12 279 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 19.0%. The highest increase occurred in 2020, with a surge of 38.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, exports of dextrins and other modified starches from Czechia were spread across many partner countries. The top three destinations—China with 24.9% of exports, the United States with 14.3%, and Germany with 9.6%—together accounted for only 48.8% of total flows, indicating a diverse export market.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of dextrins and other modified starches from Czechia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 22 985 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp rise of 34.3% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 42.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 530 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 9.9% also in that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, exports of dextrins and other modified starches from Czechia in value terms were not concentrated on just a few key markets. China accounted for 16.6% of exports, the United States for 16.3%, and Germany for 11.2%, with these three countries together making up only 44.1% of total flows, highlighting a broad distribution.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports dextrins and other modified starches to Czechia

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After a two-year decline, imports of dextrins and other modified starches into Czechia have increased. In 2021, Czechia imported 23 648 tonnes, corresponding to a robust uptick of 12.3% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 3.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 21 051 tonnes, when the largest decline of 5.0% was recorded.

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Throughout 2018-2021, the three largest markets—Germany, the Netherlands, and France—were central to imports in kind, together accounting for 60.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year drop, imports of dextrins and other modified starches into Czechia have increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 25 274 thousand US dollars, reflecting a solid increase of 18.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 21 412 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands contributed 23.2% of imports in value terms, Germany 23.1%, and France 14.6%, with these three countries jointly making up 61.0% of total flows, showing their significant role in import markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021