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Maize starch market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

European maize starch production rose from 4.7 million tonnes in 2018 to 5.9 million tonnes in 2021, with market volume expanding from 4.8 million tonnes to 5.9 million tonnes over the same period. This growth was fueled by increasing demand from the food processing industry for convenience products, alongside the Clean-Label movement which prompted major companies like Ingredion to launch new organic starch variants. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated demand for starch in organic food segments and for biodegradable packaging materials, driven by e-commerce and sustainability trends.

Production and market volume then contracted to 5.6 million tonnes and 5.6 million tonnes in 2022, falling further to 4.8 million tonnes and 4.7 million tonnes in 2023. The downturn was primarily triggered by the war in Ukraine, which caused a sharp rise in European corn prices and reduced corn acreage and yields, significantly raising production costs. High energy and raw material expenses persisted into 2023, constraining output despite continued industry investment in new production facilities for modified starches.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production maize starch in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of maize starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's maize starch production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Europe produced 5 657 K t of maize starch, which is 6.6% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 12.1%, representing an annualized rate of 3.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 673 K t, with the largest decline of 7.4% occurring that year. In contrast, the largest increase of 13.5% was observed in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.4%)	13.5%	6.6%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Europe's maize starch production value rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output of maize starch in Europe was valued at 14 061 M $ US, marking a 3.2% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 13.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	3.5%	3.2%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize starch from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Europe's foreign maize starch supplies increased. In 2020, exports reached 452.5 K t, representing an 11.7% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 15.8%, with an annualized rate of decline of 5.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 405.2 K t, and the largest decline of 19.3% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.3%)	(6.5%)	11.7%	(5.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

The country composition of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. Indonesia accounted for 4.0% of exports in kind, the United Arab Emirates for 1.9%, and Saudi Arabia for 1.6%, together forming just 7.5% of total flows. The remaining 92.5% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's maize starch export value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 332.5 M $ US, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	4.7%	0.2%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for exports in value terms was broad. Indonesia contributed 2.5% of exports in value terms, Saudi Arabia 1.7%, and the United States 1.5%, together accounting for only 5.7% of total flows. A substantial 94.3% was supplied to or from many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize starch to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Europe's maize starch imports stood at 489.9 K t, marking a 26.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 388.0 K t, with the largest decline of 24.4% occurring that year. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 513.0 K t.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.1%	(24.4%)	26.3%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's maize starch import value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 441.5 M $ US, which is 2.1% lower than a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 5.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 461.6 M $ US, with the largest increase of 10.0% that year. The largest decline of 2.3% occurred in 2019.

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