Starch-manufacture residues market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the U.S. market for starch-manufacture residues expanded steadily, with physical market volume growing from 6 946 thousand tonnes to 8 207 thousand tonnes, while production increased from 8 853 thousand tonnes to 9 721 thousand tonnes. The market value also rose significantly from $2.4 billion to $3.6 billion over the same period, reflecting broader industry activity.

After peaking in 2021, both market volume and production declined in 2022 and stabilized in 2023. By 2023, the market volume stood at 7 407 thousand tonnes, with production at 8 691 thousand tonnes. During this period, the sector was shaped by mounting regulatory pressure on starch manufacturers, which spurred investments in modified starch production and new facility expansions. Concurrently, robust domestic corn harvests ensured a stable raw material supply, and growing consumer preference for clean-label, plant-based ingredients supported underlying demand for starch-derived products.

Production starch-manufacture residues in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

The United States was one of the world's leading producers of starch-manufacture residues from 2017 to 2020, ranking first globally by production volume.

Top producers of starch-manufacture residues, 2017-2020

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

Starch-manufacture residues production in the United States increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 9 552 K t, up 0.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 5.2%, averaging an annual decline of 1.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 8 853 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 12.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Starch-manufacture residues production in the United States increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 489 M $ US, representing an 8.5% year-over-year advance. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 028 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports starch-manufacture residues from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Starch-manufacture residues exports from the United States declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 588 K t, marking a solid decline of 10.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 22%, averaging an annual decline of 7.9%.

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

The market base for exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was broad, with Ireland (20.8% of exports in kind), Israel (12.3%), and Indonesia (9.1%) collectively accounting for just 42.2% of total flows. The remaining 57.8% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Starch-manufacture residues exports from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 580.2 M $ US, down 3.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 12.1%, averaging an annual decline of 4.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 693.1 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 5.0%. In 2019, exports experienced the largest decline of 12.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia (14.1% of exports in value terms), Chile (12.7%), and Ireland (11.0%) were among the largest buyers of starch-manufacture residues from the United States. However, even combined, they represented just 37.8% of total exports in value terms, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports starch-manufacture residues to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

The United States imported a total of 105 K t of starch-manufacture residues in 2020, reflecting a 9.3% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 4.2%, averaging an annual increase of 1.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 96 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 20.2%. In contrast, 2018 had the highest import volume at 120 K t, with the largest increase of 19.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada accounted for 76.3% of total imports in kind of starch-manufacture residues to the United States, with the remaining flows distributed across multiple smaller partners.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Starch-manufacture residues imports into the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 44.2 M $ US, down 32.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 24.2%, averaging an annual decline of 8.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 77.1 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 32.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (49.1% of imports in value terms), Canada (27.7%), and Norway (7.2%) stood out as the main sources for imports in value terms, together representing 84.0% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020