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Potato starch market in Zimbabwe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Zimbabwe's potato starch market volume fluctuated in the early part of the period, declining from 484.6 т in 2018 to 395.7 т in 2019 before recovering to 550.9 т in 2020. The market continued to expand in 2021, reaching 626.2 т, as imports jumped to 184.2 т.

A sharp rise occurred in 2022, with the market size climbing to 876.3 т. This surge was supported by increased domestic production, which benefited from government horticulture programs that provided irrigation infrastructure and technical assistance to potato growers. Farmers also accessed funding to boost potato cultivation, enhancing raw material supply for starch production. Imports peaked at 306.3 т that year. By 2023, the market adjusted to 709.9 т as import volumes receded.

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 Zimbabwe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe 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. 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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production potato starch in Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Zimbabwe ranked 21st globally in potato starch production.

Top producers of potato starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Zimbabwe produced 548.9 tonnes of potato starch, representing a 40.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 19%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 390.7 tonnes, which marked a 15.6% decline from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	(15.6%)	40.5%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato starch from Zimbabwe

According to industry reports, Zimbabwe did not export any potato starch between 2017 and 2020.

Imports potato starch to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of potato starch showed significant fluctuations during this period. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 21 698 kg, while the lowest was in 2020 at 2 000 kg, representing a 10.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports dropped sharply by 60.0% compared to 2019. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 with a 77.0% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018 with a 117.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	117.0%	(77.0%)	(60.0%)	(41.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was Zimbabwe's exclusive import partner for potato starch, accounting for 100.0% of all imports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The value of potato starch imports exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Imports peaked in 2018 at 15 079 US dollars and reached their lowest point in 2020 at 782 US dollars, showing a 19-fold fluctuation between these extremes. The 2020 import value represented a 75.4% decrease compared to 2019. The most significant annual decline occurred in 2019 with a 78.9% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 98.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	98.5%	(78.9%)	(75.4%)	(53.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, South Africa accounted for 100.0% of Zimbabwe's potato starch imports by value, making it the country's sole import partner in monetary terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io