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Potato starch market in Central Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central Asia" region includes following countries:

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The potato starch market volume in Central Asia exhibited significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After increasing to 20 823 t in 2019, consumption declined to 20 083 t in 2020 and fell sharply to 17 670 t in 2021. A partial rebound followed in 2022, with volume reaching 19 250 t, before dropping again to 17 973 t in 2023.

During this period, key global industry developments included the introduction of label-friendly potato starches by major manufacturers in 2018 and a partnership in early 2023 to develop enzyme-modified starch, reflecting ongoing innovation aimed at meeting evolving consumer preferences for clean-label and functional ingredients.

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 Central Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in kind, 2018-2023, t
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. 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 Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan 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 potato starch in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of potato starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Potato starch production in Central Asia has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 9,503 tonnes of potato starch, representing a modest decrease of 6.7% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 10.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 10,860 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 2.6% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	(6.3%)	(6.7%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato starch from Central Asia

Exports in kind, t

The potato starch export market in Central Asia showed significant volatility during the observed period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at just 6 tonnes, marking a sharp decline of 93.1% from the previous year. However, in 2020, exports rebounded dramatically to 139 tonnes, representing an extraordinary increase of 2,259.1% compared to 2019. This created a 24-fold difference between the minimum in 2019 and the peak in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(93.1%)	2 259.1%	17.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was the leading buyer of potato starch from Central Asia, accounting for 16.1% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of potato starch exports from Central Asia followed an unstable pattern over the timeframe. In 2019, export value reached its lowest point at $6,000, declining by 85.5% from the previous year. In 2020, however, export value surged to $122,000, reflecting a dramatic year-on-year increase of 1,978.9%. This resulted in a 21-fold gap between the trough in 2019 and the peak in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.5%)	(85.5%)	1 978.9%	22.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Russia played the dominant role in the value of potato starch exports from Central Asia, representing 7.4% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato starch to Central Asia

Imports in kind, t

Potato starch imports into Central Asia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 9,360 tonnes, showing a slight rise of 0.7% compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 4.3%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 1.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 9,360 tonnes, which represented an 8.9% decline from the previous year. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with imports rising by 13.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.9%)	13.8%	0.7%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Belarus, and Russia were the main suppliers of potato starch to Central Asia. Poland accounted for 63.3% of imports by volume, Belarus for 15.6%, and Russia for 11.1%. Together, these three countries represented 90.0% of total potato starch imports into the region.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Central Asia's potato starch imports were valued at $7,203,000, marking a 2.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $6,213,000, representing a 10.9% decline from the previous year. The highest value occurred in 2019 at $7,401,000, which reflected a substantial 19.1% increase from 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.9%)	19.1%	(2.7%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Belarus, and Russia remained the principal suppliers of potato starch to Central Asia in value terms. Poland accounted for 62.4% of import value, Belarus for 17.4%, and Russia for 11.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 91.5% of the total value of potato starch imports into the region.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io