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Starch-manufacture residues market in Colombia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Production of starch-manufacture residues in Colombia increased from 12 thousand tons in 2018 to 19 thousand tons in 2022, before a slight dip to 18.5 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was supported by research into value-added applications such as biosorbents for wastewater treatment and biodegradable products, alongside the national circular economy policy (CONPES 3874 of 2016) that promoted waste recycling. The rise in solid waste generation and the introduction of the Color Code for waste labeling in 2020 further facilitated the management and utilization of industrial residues.

Market volume fluctuated between 141 thousand tons and 157 thousand tons from 2018 to 2023, peaking in 2021. The increase in per capita waste production and higher recycling rates encouraged the use of residues, while global trends toward natural ingredients influenced local demand. Continued circular economy initiatives, including new mechanical recycling plants opened in 2023 and the National Circular Economy Strategy, have reinforced the market's orientation toward residue valorization.

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 Colombia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 starch-manufacture residues in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of starch-manufacture residues, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Colombia's production of starch-manufacture residues grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 14 826 tonnes, marking a 4.4% year-on-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 28.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 8.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	18.5%	4.4%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports starch-manufacture residues from Colombia

Exports in kind, K t

The export market for starch-manufacture residues showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 0.0 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 100.0%. In 2019, exports surged by 2 221.3%, the largest increase recorded. By 2020, Colombia exported 0.0 thousand tonnes, representing an 80.5% decrease from the previous year. The peak occurred in 2017, resulting in a 3 552-fold difference between the highest and lowest points.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(100.0%)	2 221.3%	(80.5%)	(89.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all of Colombia's exports of starch-manufacture residues in volume terms went to Ecuador, which accounted for 99.2% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for starch-manufacture residues were highly unstable over this timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 0.1 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 99.7%. In 2019, values increased by 305.5%, the largest rise observed. In 2020, cross-border shipments were valued at 0.4 thousand US dollars, up 6.0% from the previous year. The peak occurred in 2017, creating a 392-fold difference between the highest and lowest points.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.7%)	305.5%	6.0%	(77.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Colombia's exports of starch-manufacture residues in value terms were almost entirely directed to Ecuador, which represented 97.7% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports starch-manufacture residues to Colombia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Colombia imported 127.8 thousand tonnes of starch-manufacture residues, a 1.0% increase from the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 126.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 1.9%. The maximum volume occurred in 2018 at 128.9 thousand tonnes.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	(1.9%)	1.0%	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of starch-manufacture residues to Colombia in volume terms were heavily concentrated on the United States, which made up 99.7% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Colombia imported starch-manufacture residues worth 62 753 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 1.0% increase from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 10.6%, when the maximum value reached 68 062 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	(8.7%)	1.0%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Colombia's imports of starch-manufacture residues in value terms, accounting for 99.6% 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 Colombia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io