Starch-manufacture residues market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for starch-manufacture residues in Italy experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 362.5 thousand tons, the market volume dipped to 302.8 thousand tons in 2019 before recovering to 373.9 thousand tons in 2020. Growth continued through 2021 and 2022, reaching 408.4 thousand tons, followed by a contraction to 330.9 thousand tons in 2023. The period concluded with a sharp expansion to 472.4 thousand tons in 2024.

The market's recovery and growth phases were influenced by developments in the broader starch industry. In 2021, market dynamics unfolded amid the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains and demand patterns for starch-based products. The substantial volume increase in 2024 was supported by the expansion of product portfolios from major manufacturers like Roquette and Ingredion, who introduced new starch varieties for specific food texture requirements and over 25 new food applications. Concurrently, rising demand from the food and pharmaceutical sectors for starch as a binder and thickener stimulated production, thereby increasing the output of residues. A growing focus on environmental sustainability and circular economy practices also promoted more systematic management of production by-products.

While the market declines in 2019 and 2023 occurred without specific reported catalysts, the overall seven-year trend was positive. The final market volume in 2024 was 30% higher than in 2018, reflecting the underlying expansion of the starch production sector from which these residues are derived.

Production starch-manufacture residues in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's output of starch-manufacture residues was valued at 81,397 thousand US dollars, marking a 25.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2018-2020 period, production decreased by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 65,033 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 27.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy ranked as the 10th largest producer of starch-manufacture residues globally, positioning it among the world's leading producers in this sector.

Top producers of starch-manufacture residues, 2017-2020

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

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2017 at 165.7 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2018, creating a 2.1-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Italy produced 325.6 thousand tonnes of starch-manufacture residues, reflecting a strong 17.3% improvement over the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 19.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 109.2%.

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

Exports starch-manufacture residues from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decrease, Italy's exports of starch-manufacture residues increased in 2020. The country exported 22,645 tonnes that year, representing a 6.3% year-over-year gain. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 27.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 21,303 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 22.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, France, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Italy's starch-manufacture residues exports, together accounting for 72.7% of total exports in volume terms. Turkey led with 29.3%, followed by France at 22.4%, and the United Kingdom at 21.0%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Italy's starch-manufacture residues exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. The export value totaled 10,947 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate 5.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 14,286 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 18.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United Kingdom, and Greece led the structure of Italy's starch-manufacture residues exports in value terms, together representing 64.4% of total flows. France accounted for 32.2%, followed by the United Kingdom at 19.5%, and Greece at 12.6%.

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

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

Imports starch-manufacture residues to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of starch-manufacture residues increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports stood at 70,917 tonnes, corresponding to a steep 52.6% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 97.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Austria, and Slovakia were the principal suppliers of starch-manufacture residues to Italy, jointly accounting for 83.0% of total imports in volume terms. Hungary led with 48.5%, followed by Austria at 24.1%, and Slovakia at 10.5%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's imports of starch-manufacture residues amounted to 25,170 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 22.5% year-over-year gain. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 49.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 27.2%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Austria, and Germany together accounted for 59.0% of Italy's total imports of starch-manufacture residues in value terms, remaining the main sources. Hungary led with 27.5%, followed by Austria at 19.1%, and Germany at 12.3%.

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

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