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Maize starch market in Pakistan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Pakistan's maize starch market volume increased substantially over the 2018–2023 period, rising from 23 500 t to 43 000 t. This represents an overall growth of approximately 82%, although the path was marked by notable yearly fluctuations.

The market expanded rapidly in 2019, reaching 38 700 t, but contracted in 2020 to 30 000 t. It then rebounded strongly in 2021 to a peak of 45 500 t. In the following two years, volume stabilized around this level, with a slight decline to 42 800 t in 2023.

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 Pakistan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan 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 Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of maize starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Pakistan's maize starch production volume declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 69,000 tonnes, marking a significant 64.3% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, production fell to 53,660 tonnes, representing a sharp 22.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 41.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 12.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	64.3%	(22.2%)	12.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Maize starch production in Pakistan declined after two years of increase. In 2019, the value of production peaked at 28,318 thousand US dollars, with a substantial 62.9% rise from the previous year. By 2020, however, the value dropped to 21,570 thousand US dollars, showing a 23.8% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the total value of production increased by 26.9%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	62.9%	(23.8%)	8.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize starch from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

Pakistan's maize starch export volume declined after two years of advance. In 2018, exports saw the largest increase of 31.1%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 35,090 tonnes exported. In 2020, exports fell to 27,182 tonnes, indicating a substantial 22.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 32.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.1%	30.5%	(22.5%)	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates were the main markets for Pakistan's maize starch exports in kind. Kenya accounted for 27.6% of exports, Afghanistan for 17.5%, and the United Arab Emirates for 15.2%. Together, these three countries absorbed 60.4% of Pakistan's total maize starch export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Maize starch shipments from Pakistan declined after two years of increase. In 2019, exports reached their highest value at 14,401 thousand US dollars, with a 29.4% increase from the previous year. In 2020, exports dropped to 10,926 thousand US dollars, showing a decline of 24.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 19.1%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 6.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.4%	29.4%	(24.1%)	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Kenya, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh were the primary destinations for Pakistan's maize starch exports in value terms. Kenya represented 26.6% of exports, Afghanistan 18.5%, and Bangladesh 16.9%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 62.0% of Pakistan's total maize starch export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize starch to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

Pakistan's maize starch import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 3,522 tonnes, down by 27.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 66.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 30.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.2%)	(42.4%)	(27.1%)	(30.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India and Turkey were the dominant sources for Pakistan's maize starch imports in kind. Together, they accounted for 83.5% of total import flows, while the remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Pakistan's maize starch imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 1,390 thousand US dollars, showing a 21.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 63.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 28.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.2%)	(38.0%)	(21.4%)	(28.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, India and Turkey were the core markets for Pakistan's maize starch imports in value terms. They jointly accounted for 82.9% of total import flows, while other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io