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Maize starch market in Southern Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern 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

Earlier Report Observations

Southern Europe's maize starch market volume increased to 878 thousand tons in 2019, then declined to 832 thousand tons in 2020.

A recovery followed, with the market reaching 895 thousand tons in 2022, before contracting sharply by 20% to 717 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, the EU aflatoxin regulation for raw maize raised compliance costs, while volatile corn prices and new product launches, such as clean-label starches, signaled ongoing industry adjustments.

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 Southern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern 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 Southern 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

Maize starch production in Southern Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 939 K t, remaining stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 946 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 0.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	(0.8%)	(0.1%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Southern Europe's maize starch production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 484.3 M $ US, up by 0.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 10.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	1.4%	0.7%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize starch from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year rise, maize starch export volumes from Southern Europe declined. In 2020, exports totaled 219.6 K t, reflecting a moderate decrease of 4.9% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 230.9 K t, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	1.2%	(4.9%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, maize starch exports from Southern Europe were distributed across numerous markets. France accounted for 28.6% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 4.0%, and Germany for 1.8%, with these three countries together representing only 34.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year gain, exported maize starch volumes from Southern Europe declined. In 2020, exports stood at 113.3 M $ US, reflecting a reduction of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 6.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 118.2 M $ US, with the largest increase in 2018 at 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	3.3%	(4.2%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany were among the largest buyers of maize starch from Southern Europe in value terms, accounting for 28.6%, 3.7%, and 2.7% of exports, respectively. However, even combined, they represented just 35.0% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize starch to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, foreign maize starch supplies to Southern Europe amounted to 112.9 K t, indicating a sudden fall of 33.5% relative to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 24.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 169.8 K t, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 39.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.8%)	39.9%	(33.5%)	(8.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, maize starch imports in kind were distributed across a wide set of partner countries. Austria accounted for 12.7% of imports, Bulgaria for 6.5%, and France for 5.9%, with these three countries together representing just 25.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Maize starch deliveries to Southern Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 87.1 M $ US, equivalent to a gradual reduction of 8.8% from a year earlier. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 96.3 M $ US, with the largest increase in 2018 at 13.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.0%	(0.8%)	(8.8%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, maize starch imports to Southern Europe involved trade with many countries. Even the largest destinations—Austria, France, and Germany—together represented only 24.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io