Starch-manufacture residues market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for starch-manufacture residues in Northern Africa contracted significantly between 2018 and 2023, with total volume falling from 224.8 thousand tonnes to 119.8 thousand tonnes. This decline was driven entirely by a collapse in imports, which dropped from 167.7 thousand tonnes to 49.9 thousand tonnes over the period. In contrast, domestic production demonstrated consistent growth, rising from 57.2 thousand tonnes to 71.8 thousand tonnes.

The shift toward domestic supply was accompanied by a modest increase in exports, which remained negligible but grew from 0.1 thousand tonnes to 1.9 thousand tonnes. By 2024, preliminary trade data showed a partial recovery in imports to 68.6 thousand tonnes, while exports reached 3.0 thousand tonnes.

In 2024, regional industrial waste management gained momentum. The General Industrial Authority for Northern Africa reported a 13.4% increase in solid industrial waste processing during 2023/2024, suggesting improved handling of residues like starch by-products. Major food producer Almarai achieved a 21% rise in recycling rates, reflecting corporate initiatives to valorize waste. These developments, alongside new sustainable manufacturing policies outlined in the 2024 Industrial Development Report, reinforced the trend toward local processing and waste utilization.

Production starch-manufacture residues in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of starch-manufacture residues, 2017-2020

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

Northern Africa's production of starch-manufacture residues grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 60 595 tonnes, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 3.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 57 236 tonnes, when output fell by 1.9%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase, with production climbing by 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports starch-manufacture residues from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a dramatic 27-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Northern Africa's cross-border shipments of starch-manufacture residues totaled 0.9 thousand tonnes, representing a massive 2,625.8% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 thousand tonnes, when exports dropped by 66.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey dominated the export structure in kind, accounting for 73.0% of total flows. Other destinations played relatively minor roles during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The market experienced notable volatility. Import levels swung 29 times between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020. In 2020, deliveries of starch-manufacture residues from Northern Africa totaled 0.7 million US dollars, soaring by 2,809.5% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 million US dollars, when imports fell by 77.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey accounted for 74.0% of total exports in value terms. The remaining volume was distributed among many countries, each with smaller individual shares.

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

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

Imports starch-manufacture residues to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, K t

After declining for two years, starch-manufacture residues imports into Northern Africa rebounded. In 2020, imports stood at 158.0 thousand tonnes, up 9.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.7%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 4.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 144.0 thousand tonnes, when imports dropped by 14.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all imports in kind of starch-manufacture residues to Northern Africa came from the United States, which held a 98.6% share of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Starch-manufacture residues imports into Northern Africa fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 85.8 million US dollars, down 5.7% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 111.6 million US dollars, when imports rose by 10.7%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline, with imports falling by 18.4%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the import structure in value terms was heavily concentrated, with the United States dominating at 98.8% of total flows.

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

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