Dextrins and other modified starches market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dextrins and modified starches in Germany grew to 352.5 thousand tons in 2019, supported by the presence of large established companies and rising demand for functional ingredients across multiple industries. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a contraction in market volume to 324.5 thousand tons in 2020, while simultaneously spurring interest in dietary supplements, which supported demand for specialty starches. A recovery to 334.4 thousand tons followed in 2021, driven by sustained needs from the food and pharmaceutical sectors alongside broader sustainability trends.

Market volume then saw a period of stabilization in 2022 at 327.2 thousand tons. A significant decline to 270.1 thousand tons occurred in 2023, a year in which major market players like Ingredion and Royal Avebe intensified R&D investments and announced novel products, including the Novation Haid 2940 and ETenia ES texturing solutions, which launched in early 2024. The market steadied at 270.4 thousand tons in 2024, shaped by these ongoing product innovations and a pronounced consumer shift towards natural, clean-label ingredients.

Production dextrins and other modified starches in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of dextrins and other modified starches declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 252.5 M $ US, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 257.2 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Following a two-year decline, Germany's production of dextrins and other modified starches increased. In 2020, output reached 251.1 K t, marking a modest 4.0% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 241.6 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports dextrins and other modified starches from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year reduction, Germany's exports of dextrins and other modified starches increased. In 2020, export volumes reached 288.1 K t, representing a 6.1% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 271.4 K t, which experienced the largest drop of 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of dextrins and other modified starches in kind were distributed across numerous countries. The Netherlands accounted for 9.4% of exports, China for 7.0%, and Russia for 6.9%, with these three countries together making up only 23.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of dextrins and other modified starches in value terms reached 371.7 M $ US in 2020, showing a small uptick of 2.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 375.1 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 3.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of dextrins and other modified starches in value terms were spread across many countries. The Netherlands contributed 10.0% of exports, the United Kingdom 7.2%, and France 6.8%, with these three nations jointly accounting for only 24.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports dextrins and other modified starches to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year rise, Germany's imports of dextrins and other modified starches in kind declined. In 2020, import volumes amounted to 361.4 K t, down by 5.5% compared to 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 382.3 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands, France, and Austria remained the central markets for Germany's imports of dextrins and other modified starches in kind, together accounting for 71.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year increase, Germany's imports of dextrins and other modified starches in value terms declined. In 2020, import value stood at 336.6 M $ US, reflecting a controlled fall of 6.2% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 359.0 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Austria were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of Germany's imports of dextrins and other modified starches in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 28.2% of imports, France for 20.6%, and Austria for 18.5%, with a combined share of 67.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020