Dextrins and other modified starches market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Russian market for dextrins and modified starches grew from 147 thousand tons to 175.5 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by the development of domestic producers, such as ND-Technik and Amil, which increased their production capacities. At the same time, sanctions pressure prompted a reorientation of imports from European suppliers to Asian countries, maintaining product availability on the market.

The introduction of broad economic sanctions against Russia in 2022 sharply reduced imports, which fell by 28.8%, stimulating import substitution. Domestic production responded with significant growth, reaching 109.4 thousand tons. However, the total market volume increased only slightly to 177.7 thousand tons, as the drop in imports offset the production increase. In 2023, the market contracted to 160.3 thousand tons, as imports continued to decline to 46.1 thousand tons, despite further production growth to 120.7 thousand tons.

By 2024, the market recovered to 172.1 thousand tons. Import substitution continued, with imports remaining at 52.1 thousand tons while production rose to 127.9 thousand tons. The Soyuzkrakhmali association consolidated the industry's largest enterprises, contributing to the resilience of domestic supply.

Production dextrins and other modified starches in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's production of dextrins and other modified starches has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 78.5 K t, marking a notable 11.2% increase from 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 42.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 12.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports dextrins and other modified starches from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia exported 8.3 K t of dextrins and other modified starches in 2021, up 9.3% from 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, exports increased by 14%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when exports fell by 0.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan were the top destinations for Russia's exports of dextrins and other modified starches in volume terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 22.0% of exports, Ukraine for 19.0%, and Uzbekistan for 12.4%. Together, these three countries made up 53.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Russia's exports of dextrins and other modified starches in value terms rebounded in 2021. Exports totaled 7.0 M $ US, a robust 14.1% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 5.5%, averaging 1.8% per year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 6.2 M $ US, while the largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 6.0% decrease.

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

In the 2018–2021 period, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Belarus formed the core markets for Russia's exports of dextrins and other modified starches in value terms. Ukraine contributed 21.8% of export value, Kazakhstan 21.6%, and Belarus 14.7%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 58.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dextrins and other modified starches to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Russia's imports of dextrins and other modified starches in volume terms increased in 2021. Imports reached 105.2 K t, a significant 10.1% rise from 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports grew by 6.3%, with an average annual rate of 2.1%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 95.6 K t, and the largest decrease was in 2019, when imports fell by 2.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Russia's imports of dextrins and other modified starches in volume terms were spread across a wide range of markets. The Netherlands led with 17.3% of imports, followed by France at 14.7% and Denmark at 13.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 45.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Russia's imports of dextrins and other modified starches in value terms have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 124.5 M $ US, up 14.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 16.3%, averaging 5.1% growth per year.

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

In the 2018–2021 period, Russia's imports of dextrins and other modified starches in value terms featured a broad portfolio of suppliers. The Netherlands was the top source with 16.8% of import value, followed by Germany at 14.0% and France at 12.7%. These three countries together contributed 43.5% of total imports, while many others held smaller but notable shares.

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

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