Dextrins and other modified starches market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dextrins and modified starches in Poland, measured in physical terms, grew from 91.2 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 101.9 thousand tons in 2020. After a slight dip in 2021, it contracted significantly to 87.5 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 70.8 thousand tons in 2023, before a modest recovery to 74.2 thousand tons in 2024. In value terms, however, the market showed a different trajectory: after a decline to $70.7 million in 2019, it expanded steadily to reach $105.8 million in 2023, indicating rising prices or a shift toward higher-value products, before falling back to $93.1 million in 2024.

In 2024, increased consumer interest in natural and gluten-free food products, coupled with investments in new processing technologies that enhance efficiency and quality, supported demand for modified starches, contributing to the rise in market volume. The entry of new players intensified competition, while new EU regulations on product safety and labeling introduced changes to industry standards, influencing market dynamics.

Production dextrins and other modified starches in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of decline, Poland's production of dextrins and other modified starches has rebounded. In 2020, output reached 9 391 thousand US dollars, marking a 12.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 361 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 12 034 tonnes of dextrins and other modified starches, representing a 19.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 19.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 6.1%. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, with a drop of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dextrins and other modified starches from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's exports of dextrins and other modified starches reached 12.8 thousand tonnes in 2020, showing a sharp 52.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 52.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 8.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and Germany consistently dominated Poland's exports in kind, collectively accounting for 62.2% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Poland exported 15 064 thousand US dollars worth of dextrins and other modified starches, reflecting a strong 22.8% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 37.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 9.1%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 23.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Russia, and France were the key partners for Poland's exports in value terms, representing 19.9%, 18.3%, and 17.0% of total exports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 55.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dextrins and other modified starches to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of dextrins and other modified starches have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 102.7 thousand tonnes, reflecting a substantial 12.0% year-over-year gain. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 39.3%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Lithuania, and France formed the core group of partners for Poland's imports in kind, accounting for 18.4%, 18.2%, and 17.9% of total imports, respectively. Together, they represented 54.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's imports of dextrins and other modified starches totalled 79 937 thousand US dollars, indicating a 7.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 31.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, dropping by 3.4%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, rising by 27.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Germany were the primary partners for Poland's imports in value terms, representing 18.4%, 18.4%, and 15.6% of total imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 52.4% of total flows.

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

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