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Potato starch market in SADC

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, potato starch production in SADC reached 49 779 tons, but declined to 49 179 tons in 2019 due to heat and drought conditions that reduced potato yields and quality. Export restrictions to African countries, aimed at stimulating local harvests, further influenced potato trade flows, though strong domestic consumption supported market prices. Production rebounded sharply in 2020, rising to 58 298 tons, with market size expanding to 61 987 tons.

Growth continued in 2021, with production increasing to 62 616 tons and imports surging to 11 370 tons, driving market size to 73 367 tons. In 2022, high potato yields of 42.4 t/ha, indicating favorable production conditions, supported further output growth to 63 732 tons, while global supply chain disruptions and tariff changes in key export markets reduced imports, keeping market size stable at 73 926 tons. By 2023, production reached 66 973 tons, but imports fell to 3 475 tons, leading to a market size decrease to 70 446 tons.

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

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

SADC's potato starch production rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2019, production hit its lowest point at 49 179 tonnes, but then surged by 18.5% to reach 58 298 tonnes in 2020. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.3%, averaging 2.7% annually. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, when production fell by 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.6%)	(1.2%)	18.5%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato starch from SADC

Exports in kind, t

Potato starch exports from SADC experienced significant volatility during this period. In 2019, exports peaked at 606 tonnes, but then plummeted by 99.7% to just 2 tonnes in 2020, representing a 362-fold difference between these two years. The most substantial growth occurred in 2019, with exports increasing by 106.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.4%	106.4%	(99.7%)	(79.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates were the top destinations for SADC's potato starch exports by volume. The Philippines accounted for 16.8% of exports, Hong Kong for 4.5%, and the UAE for 3.0%. Together, these three markets represented 24.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of potato starch exports from SADC showed an unstable pattern throughout the period. In 2019, exports reached their highest point at 408 000 US dollars, but then dropped sharply by 74.0% to 106 000 US dollars in 2020, creating a 3.9-fold difference between these years. The most notable increase occurred in 2019, when export values rose by 61.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	60.7%	61.2%	(74.0%)	(12.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, SADC's potato starch exports by value were distributed across numerous markets. The Philippines was the largest destination with 10.0% of export value, followed by Hong Kong at 2.6%, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) at 1.7%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for just 14.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato starch to SADC

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, SADC's potato starch imports declined in 2020. Imports reached 4 044 tonnes in 2019, then fell by 8.7% to 3 691 tonnes in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 3.5%, averaging 1.2% annually. The strongest growth occurred in 2019, with imports rising by 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	12.8%	(8.7%)	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland were the primary suppliers of potato starch to SADC by volume. Germany accounted for 26.9% of imports, while both the Netherlands and Poland each contributed 20.9%. Together, these three countries supplied 68.7% of SADC's total potato starch imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two consecutive years of increase, SADC's potato starch imports by value declined in 2020. Imports peaked at 4 364 000 US dollars in 2019, then dropped by 8.2% to 4 006 000 US dollars in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values grew substantially by 49.2%, averaging 14.3% annually. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with values rising by 33.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.1%	33.2%	(8.2%)	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland consistently remained the main sources of SADC's potato starch imports by value. Germany accounted for 26.7% of import value, the Netherlands for 18.7%, and Poland for 16.8%. Together, these three countries represented 62.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io