Starch-manufacture residues market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The market for starch-manufacture residues in the Americas grew steadily from 2018 to 2021, with volume increasing from 11.1 million t to 13.0 million t. This expansion was supported by a sustained consumer demand for organic and clean-label starch products, a trend that motivated major producers to invest in distribution and sustainability initiatives like soil-health programs and energy-efficient processing. At the same time, product innovation advanced, exemplified by Archer Daniels Midland's launch of a new tapioca maltodextrin line. These factors helped grow both market volume and value, with the market's monetary value rising from $7.3 billion to $8.6 billion during the same period.

A shift in market dynamics began in 2022, with physical volume contracting to 12.0 million t while monetary value continued to climb sharply, reaching $9.5 billion. This divergence was driven by regulatory changes in North America that mandated greater transparency on GM status and residues in labeling, which added compliance costs and spurred a move toward higher-value, specialized products. Simultaneously, the entry of innovative, functional starch derivatives designed to meet non-GMO and clean-label preferences further contributed to the rising average product value. The market saw consolidation and technological transfer, highlighted by Arcadia Biosciences selling its non-GMO Resistant Starch Durum Wheat trait to Corteva Agriscience.

Market volume stabilized around 11.7-11.9 million t in 2022-2023, even as value rose to $9.6 billion, indicating a mature market focused on premiumization. The period was marked by significant product launches from key players, including Roquette's LycaGel Flex premix and Ingredion's NOVATION Indulge 2940, the first non-GMO functional native corn starch for dairy applications. In 2024, production in the region resumed growth, ending a two-year decline, supported by updated FDA transparency standards and continuing strong demand for allergen-free and clean-label starch options, reinforcing the trend toward value-added innovation over volume expansion.

Production starch-manufacture residues in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of starch-manufacture residues, 2017-2020

World map of production of starch-manufacture residues, 2017-2020

Production of starch-manufacture residues in the Americas has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 12,263 K t, marking a moderate 5.6% improvement compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 10,859 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 9.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 6.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of starch-manufacture residues production in the Americas has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 7,656 M $ US, showing a modest 6.8% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 7,068 M $ US. The largest decline was in 2018 with a 3.8% decrease.

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

Exports starch-manufacture residues from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, exports of starch-manufacture residues from the Americas reached 44.8 K t, representing an 18.8% uptick compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 24.6%, with a CAGR of 7.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 45.5 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 17.1% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 26.5%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of starch-manufacture residues exports from the Americas amounted to 28.0 M $ US, up by 20.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 27.2%, with a CAGR of 8.4%. The peak value was in 2018 at 29.6 M $ US. The largest decline was in 2019 with a 21.3% decrease, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 34.6%.

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

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

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

Imports starch-manufacture residues to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of starch-manufacture residues into the Americas have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 223.9 K t, showing a strong 12.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 24.1%, with a CAGR of -8.8%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 300.6 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 14.5% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1.9%.

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

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of starch-manufacture residues into the Americas have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 238.7 M $ US, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 256.6 M $ US. The largest decline was in 2019 with a 6.6% decrease, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and China were the leading markets for starch-manufacture residues imports into the Americas in value terms, together accounting for 1.5% of total import flows.

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

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