Starch-manufacture residues market in Central Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for starch-manufacture residues in Central Asia expanded from 4 852 t in 2018 to 6 990 t in 2020. This growth was supported by the presence of multiple producers such as AO 'AZIYAAGROFUD' and TOO 'ZHARKENTSKY KRACHMALOPATOCHNY ZAVOD' in Kazakhstan, along with state programs and investment projects that boosted the starch industry. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic indirectly stimulated demand for starch-based products, contributing to increased production.

Market volume dropped to 4 617 t in 2021 but recovered to 4 986 t in 2022 and surged to 8 111 t in 2023. The rebound was driven by the strengthening of domestic starch production in Kazakhstan, where output significantly exceeded imports. Geopolitical factors, including sanctions against Russia, affected supply chains and reinforced a shift toward local products, further supporting market growth.

Throughout the period, the market saw continued dominance of key players and ongoing investment in production capacities. The absence of developed trade cooperation in Kazakhstan led to higher markups, influencing price dynamics without hindering overall volume expansion.

Production starch-manufacture residues in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of starch-manufacture residues, 2017-2020

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

After two consecutive years of decline, starch-manufacture residues production in Central Asia rebounded. In 2020, Central Asia produced 6 893 tonnes of starch-manufacture residues, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 24.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 17.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 538 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 24.9%.

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

Exports starch-manufacture residues from Central Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Exports peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2020, showing a 49-fold fluctuation between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of starch-manufacture residues from Central Asia totaled 59 tonnes, representing a steep 78.6% increase compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market structure was highly concentrated, with Russia accounting for 99.9% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values reached their maximum in 2018 and fell to a minimum in 2020, a 50-fold shift. In 2020, the value of starch-manufacture residues leaving Central Asia amounted to 19.7 thousand US dollars, which is 23.1% higher than in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia clearly dominated as the primary buyer of starch-manufacture residues from Central Asia, capturing 99.8% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports starch-manufacture residues to Central Asia

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes peaked in 2018 and dropped to their lowest in 2017, showing a 2.5-fold shift. In 2020, Central Asia's imports of starch-manufacture residues amounted to 156 tonnes, representing a dramatic 46.2% decrease compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 361 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 154.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia accounted for 79.6% of total imports in kind, while the remaining volume was distributed among many countries with smaller individual shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, starch-manufacture residues deliveries to Central Asia declined. In 2020, the import volume reached 128.2 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 30.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 183.3 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 67.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia held the dominant position in imports in value terms, accounting for 83.4% of total flows, with the remaining share split among various smaller destinations.

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

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