Starch-manufacture residues market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for starch-manufacture residues in the Netherlands saw a contraction to 203.7 million US dollars in 2019, influenced by the Pig Farming Restructuring Act and stricter environmental and animal welfare regulations that reduced livestock herds and the output of agricultural residues. A recovery followed in 2020, bringing the market size to 216.2 million US dollars.

By 2022, the market expanded significantly to 294.6 million US dollars. This growth was primarily driven by the broader shift towards sustainable agricultural practices and changes in energy and raw material consumption, which increased demand for starch-manufacture residues as a reusable by-product.

In subsequent years, market conditions were shaped by evolving cost structures and regulatory changes. Rising transport and labor costs in 2023 increased processing expenses, while tighter manure production and usage rules in 2024 affected the supply of agricultural residues. Entering 2025, amendments to waste legislation and agricultural overproduction, alongside growing private consumption, continued to define the market environment.

Production starch-manufacture residues in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2019, the output value of starch-manufacture residues in the Netherlands reached its lowest point at 202.2 million US dollars, declining by 11.5% from the previous year. By 2020, this value had increased to 228.4 million US dollars, marking a 13.0% rise compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands ranked as the world's fifth-largest producer of starch-manufacture residues by volume.

Top producers of starch-manufacture residues, 2018-2021

World map of production of starch-manufacture residues, 2018-2021

Starch-manufacture residues production in the Netherlands declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output stood at 68 thousand tonnes, down 5.5% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 95.4%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 64.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports starch-manufacture residues from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

Starch-manufacture residues exports from the Netherlands increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 180.3 thousand tonnes, a strong advance of 12.1% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 111.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 28.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Germany, and France were the largest markets for starch-manufacture residues exports from the Netherlands in volume terms. Belgium accounted for 40.8% of exports, Germany for 27.1%, and France for 14.9%, together comprising 82.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

After increasing for two years, starch-manufacture residues exports from the Netherlands declined in value terms. In 2020, exports peaked at 103.6 million US dollars, a 36.1% increase from the previous year. By 2021, exports had fallen to 87.5 million US dollars, down 15.5% from 2020. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, export value rose by 53.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France formed the key group of partners for starch-manufacture residues exports from the Netherlands in value terms. Germany accounted for 26.1% of exports, Belgium for 21.9%, and France for 13.9%, jointly representing 61.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Imports starch-manufacture residues to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

Starch-manufacture residues imports into the Netherlands increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 251.1 thousand tonnes, a solid rise of 19.3% compared to 2020. However, from 2018 to 2021, overall imports decreased by 33.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 12.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 209.8 thousand tonnes, marking a 44.2% drop from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, three principal markets—Germany, Belgium, and France—together accounted for 88.0% of total starch-manufacture residues imports into the Netherlands in volume terms.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of starch-manufacture residues to the Netherlands increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 97.0 million US dollars, up 6.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value grew by 17.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 77.6 million US dollars, a 5.7% decline from 2018. In 2020, imports rebounded with a 17.8% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France remained the principal suppliers of starch-manufacture residues to the Netherlands in value terms. Germany accounted for 35.4% of imports, Belgium for 22.8%, and France for 22.1%, jointly making up 80.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021