Starch-manufacture residues market in Southern Asia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for starch-manufacture residues in Southern Asia expanded from 135.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 150.9 thousand tons in 2019, driven by rising demand for corn starch in fast-moving consumer goods like sauces and instant soups, as well as in industrial adhesives for packaging. New players, including Regaal Resources Limited, entered the market and modernized production with advanced technology. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, causing volatility in raw material availability and contributing to a slight market contraction to 147.8 thousand tons, despite increased starch demand for pharmaceutical and sustainable packaging applications.

Regulatory shifts focusing on ingredient transparency and clean-label standards supported market recovery to 160.6 thousand tons in 2021, alongside continued investment in plant capacity by both state-owned and private companies. However, in 2022, global logistical disruptions and fluctuations in agricultural commodity prices led to a decline in market volume to 148.3 thousand tons, even as trends toward sustainable and clean-label starch products consolidated.

The market volume surged by 65% to 245.2 thousand tons in 2023, marking a significant expansion compared to the previous year.

Production starch-manufacture residues in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of starch-manufacture residues, 2017-2020

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

After rising for two consecutive years, the production of starch-manufacture residues in Southern Asia experienced a decline. In 2020, production reached 100.6 K t, marking a 7.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 21.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 108.5 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a growth of 19.0%.

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

Exports starch-manufacture residues from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 3.9-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Southern Asia's exports of starch-manufacture residues totaled 491 t, representing a substantial decline of 69.5% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 733 t, which also saw the largest increase of 290.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country composition of exports in kind was diverse. The Netherlands accounted for 29.0% of exports, the United Kingdom for 18.0%, and the United States for 2.9%, together making up 49.8% of total flows. The remaining 50.2% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.1 times. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 709 K $ US of starch-manufacture residues, constituting a decline of 54.3% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 846 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 209.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were the dominant buyers of starch-manufacture residues from Southern Asia in value terms. Together, they accounted for 80.3% of total exports, with other destinations each holding relatively small shares.

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

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

Imports starch-manufacture residues to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Southern Asia's imports of starch-manufacture residues increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume amounted to 47 714 t, showing a controlled rise of 8.4% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 25.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and China were the key sources for imports in kind. The United States accounted for 41.7% of imports, the United Arab Emirates for 14.1%, and China for 13.3%, together representing 69.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Southern Asia's imports of starch-manufacture residues increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the import value reached 23 026 K $ US, which is 6.6% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 76.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.8%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and China were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms. The United States accounted for 58.0% of imports, the United Arab Emirates for 9.8%, and China for 9.3%, with a combined share of 77.1% of total flows.

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

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