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Maize starch market in Northern America

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The maize starch market in Northern America expanded consistently from 2018 to 2021, with volume rising from 18,765 K t to 22,241 K t. This growth was initially fueled by increasing consumption of processed foods and ready-to-eat snacks, which boosted demand for maize starch as a key ingredient. Innovations such as the launch of organically certified maize starch products also contributed to market development during this period.

In 2022, the market contracted to 19,984 K t, primarily due to a sharp 42% increase in corn prices caused by geopolitical tensions and weather events. Higher raw material costs pressured producers and likely dampened volume. Additionally, capacity expansions announced by major players like ADM aimed to address long-term demand but did not prevent the short-term downturn.

A modest recovery occurred in 2023, with market volume reaching 20,150 K t as corn price pressures eased and import prices began to decline. Sustained global demand for clean-label and sustainable starch products supported this rebound. The market continues to face price volatility and a trend toward regional production.

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 Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Northern America

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

Maize starch production in Northern America has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 21 621 thousand tonnes, marking an 11.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 18 795 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	3.6%	11.0%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Northern America's maize starch production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 12 078 million US dollars, showing a significant gain of 11.8% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 14.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	1.6%	11.8%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize starch from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Northern America exported 26 364 tonnes of maize starch, reflecting a contraction of 22.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 33.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.8%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.5%)	7.9%	(22.7%)	(12.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of maize starch from Northern America stood at 14 728 thousand US dollars, indicating a reduction of 22.1% from a year earlier. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 31.1%, with an annualized rate of 11.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.4%)	5.8%	(22.1%)	(11.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize starch to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 32-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Northern America's maize starch import volume reached 1 953 tonnes, constituting a 0.7% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 466 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 96.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 32.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.9%)	32.3%	0.7%	(65.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Spain, China, and Germany were the main destinations for maize starch imports to Northern America. Spain accounted for 1.4% of imports in kind, China for 1.1%, and Germany for 1.0%, together absorbing 3.6% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported maize starch volumes in Northern America have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, a total of 24 381 thousand US dollars of maize starch was imported, corresponding to a gradual increase of 5.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 7.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 24 381 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 11.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.1%)	11.7%	5.7%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Austria, and China accounted for the largest share of imports in value terms. Spain represented 2.4% of imports, Austria 1.6%, and China 1.1%, together comprising 5.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io