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Starch-manufacture residues market in MENA

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, production of starch-manufacture residues in the MENA region increased from 65.6 thousand tons to 84.2 thousand tons. This growth was supported by rising volumes of agricultural waste, particularly cotton residues, which expanded the raw material base. Increased attention to solid and organic waste management through awareness programs further stimulated processing activities.

Over the same period, imports fell dramatically from 183.4 thousand tons to 58.7 thousand tons, leading to a contraction in the total market size from 248.6 thousand tons to 137.0 thousand tons. The drop in imports was partially offset by higher domestic output, driven by expanded renewable energy projects and corporate recycling initiatives, such as Almarai's 21% rise in recycling rates in 2024. The fly ash market's valuation at $614.31 million in 2021 underscored the economic importance of industrial waste streams, while environmental challenges in disposing of olive oil waste highlighted ongoing processing needs.

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 MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, t
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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 MENA

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

MENA's production of starch-manufacture residues grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 71 616 tonnes, marking a 4.1% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 6.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 65 645 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.2%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest increase at 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.2%)	4.8%	4.1%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports starch-manufacture residues from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2018 at 0.4 thousand tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 1.1 thousand tonnes, representing a 2.8-fold difference. In 2020, exports surged by 165.5% year-on-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 50.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.5%)	5.0%	165.5%	11.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, the Netherlands, and China were significant buyers of starch-manufacture residues from MENA, accounting for 31.1%, 8.8%, and 8.2% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share was only 48.1% of total exports, with the remaining 51.9% spread across numerous other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Market behavior during these years was marked by volatility. Exports in value terms reached their lowest point in 2018 at 0.3 million US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 0.9 million US dollars, a threefold difference. In 2020, exports increased by 23.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 44.0%, while 2019 saw the biggest increase of 139.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.0%)	139.2%	23.7%	18.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey, India, and the Netherlands were the key destinations for exports in value terms, with shares of 24.7%, 20.5%, and 7.2%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 52.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports starch-manufacture residues to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, MENA's imports of starch-manufacture residues increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 162.9 thousand tonnes, up 9.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 15.6%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 5.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 149.0 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 18.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.9%)	(18.7%)	9.3%	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary and nearly exclusive source for MENA's imports of starch-manufacture residues in kind, representing 91.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

MENA's imports of starch-manufacture residues in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 88.5 million US dollars, a moderate drop of 4.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18.1%, averaging an annual decline of 6.4%. The highest import value was in 2018 at 118.5 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 9.6%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest decline of 21.4%.

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