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Starches market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The Asian starch market volume grew steadily from 11.4 million tons in 2018 to 14.2 million tons in 2021, an increase of 25% over three years. This expansion was accompanied by rising production, which reached 13.9 million tons in 2021, and increased import volumes during the period.

In 2022, the market contracted by 13% to 12.3 million tons, influenced by a sharp decline in imports and a reduction in production. A partial recovery followed in 2023, with market volume rising to 12.9 million tons as imports rebounded and exports stabilized.

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 Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 starches in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of starches, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of starches, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's starch production saw growth for two consecutive years before declining. In 2020, production reached 12 330 thousand tonnes, representing a modest 2.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 8.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 12 583 thousand tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 7.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	3.5%	(2.0%)	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports starches from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during this period. In 2019, exports peaked at 3 727 thousand tonnes, but then plummeted to 938 thousand tonnes in 2020—a dramatic 74.8% decline. This represents a fourfold difference between the peak and trough years. The most substantial growth occurred in 2018, with exports surging by 230.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	230.6%	6.4%	(74.8%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary destinations for Asia's starch exports remained consistent: Asia (not elsewhere specified) accounted for 5.4% of export volume, the United States represented 1.5%, and Nigeria contributed 0.8%. Together, these three markets comprised 7.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Asia's starch export value declined in 2020. Export value reached 2 533 million US dollars that year, reflecting a 3.7% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 21.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 631 million US dollars, while the strongest growth occurred in 2018 with a 25.2% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.2%	0.6%	(3.7%)	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest shares of export value came from Asia (not elsewhere specified) at 4.9%, the United States at 1.8%, and Nigeria at 0.6%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 7.3% of total export value during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports starches to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, Asia's starch import volume declined significantly. In 2020, imports stood at 1 568 thousand tonnes, marking a sharp 45.9% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume decreased by 35.6%, with an average annual decline of 13.7%. The peak import volume occurred in 2019 at 2 897 thousand tonnes, while the strongest growth was recorded in 2018 at 11.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.8%	6.3%	(45.9%)	(13.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (2.5% of import volume), Australia (2.1%), and the Netherlands (1.7%) were among Asia's largest starch suppliers. However, even combined, these three countries represented just 6.3% of total import volume, indicating a highly diversified supplier base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Asia's starch import value reached 2 247 million US dollars, showing a slight 1.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 27.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 1.0%, while the strongest growth was recorded in 2018 at 27.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.0%	(1.0%)	1.4%	8.4%

Source: SHEV.io

The import market in value terms was highly diversified from 2017 to 2020. Germany accounted for 4.3% of import value, the Netherlands for 3.3%, and Denmark for 2.1%. Together, these three countries represented just 9.7% of total import value, with the remaining 90.3% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io