Starch-manufacture residues market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian market for starch-manufacture residues remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2019, with annual volumes around 1 430 thousand tonnes. A significant expansion occurred in 2020, when the market volume surged to 2 005 thousand tonnes. This growth coincided with widespread global supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, which likely incentivized greater domestic production capacity utilization to meet demand.

Following a peak of 2 222 thousand tonnes in 2021, the market corrected to 2 114 thousand tonnes in 2022, aligning with broader inflationary pressures and a slowdown in demand observed in key international starch markets. A recovery to 2 220 thousand tonnes took place in 2023, amidst increased starch import activity in major producing regions and ongoing volatility in agricultural feedstock supplies. By 2024, industry innovation was focused on new product launches, such as starches for plant-based meat alternatives and clean-label ingredients, responding to shifting consumer preferences.

Production starch-manufacture residues in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada maintained the third position globally in terms of production volume for starch-manufacture residues.

Top producers of starch-manufacture residues, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Canada produced 2 021 K t of starch-manufacture residues, marking a 43.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 46.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 13.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 1.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of starch-manufacture residues in Canada was valued at 406.5 M $ US, representing a 37.2% improvement over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 51.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 13.3%.

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

Exports starch-manufacture residues from Canada

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Canada's exports of starch-manufacture residues reached 87 277 t, showing a sharp increase of 26.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13.4%, with a CAGR of 4.3%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 69 069 t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 89 663 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 23.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was by far the primary destination for Canada's exports of starch-manufacture residues in kind, accounting for 99.6% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Canada's exports of starch-manufacture residues totaled 17 551 K $ US, indicating a notable advance of 21.1% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 17.3%, with a CAGR of 5.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 14 498 K $ US, and the maximum was in 2018 at 21 327 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 32.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 42.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States effectively monopolized Canada's exports of starch-manufacture residues in value terms, taking 99.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports starch-manufacture residues to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Canada's imports of starch-manufacture residues declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Canada imported 70 639 t, marking a drop of 12.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 15.9%, with a CAGR of 5.6%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 92 057 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 12.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 9.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the almost exclusive supplier of starch-manufacture residues to Canada, accounting for 97.2% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Canada's imports of starch-manufacture residues declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Canada imported 41 269 K $ US, showing a drop of 3.5% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7.5%, with a CAGR of 2.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 51 147 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 16.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 14.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada's dependence on the United States was pronounced, with this market accounting for 92.5% of total imports in value terms of starch-manufacture residues.

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

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