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Starches market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

The starch market in Australia and New Zealand expanded substantially from 614 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 775 thousand tonnes in 2023, reflecting an overall growth of more than 160 thousand tonnes. This upward trajectory was interrupted only by a minor contraction in 2021, while the years 2019 and 2022 recorded the most significant annual increases.

After a sharp rise of 86 thousand tonnes in 2019, market volume stabilized near 700 thousand tonnes in 2020 before dipping to 686 thousand tonnes in 2021. The market rebounded strongly in 2022, adding 63 thousand tonnes, a surge supported by global trends including rising demand for convenience foods and growth in the food processing industry. Growth continued at a more moderate pace in 2023, with the market reaching 775 thousand tonnes.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of starches, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of starches, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Starch production in Australia and New Zealand has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 742.1 K t, showing a slight decrease of 2.7% compared to the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 781.0 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	(2.4%)	(2.7%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of starch production in Australia and New Zealand stood at 345.3 M $ US, marking a modest increase of 8.8% from the year before. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 5.8%, translating to an average annual rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 317.3 M $ US, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 348.2 M $ US. The most significant drop took place in 2020, with an 8.9% decline.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	(8.9%)	8.8%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports starches from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, K t

Starch exports from Australia and New Zealand have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 116.2 K t, reflecting a 6.8% decrease compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 33.4%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.3%)	(11.4%)	(6.8%)	(12.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Indonesia, Thailand, and the United States were the primary destinations for starch exports from Australia and New Zealand, together accounting for 63.5% of total exports in volume. Indonesia led with 47.5%, followed by Thailand at 8.8%, and the United States at 7.2%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, starch exports from Australia and New Zealand saw an upturn in 2021. Export value reached 54 075 K $ US, showing a modest increase of 4.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, exports decreased by 29.6%, with an average annual decline of 11.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 51 907 K $ US, and the largest drop occurred in 2019 with an 18.4% fall.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.4%)	(17.3%)	4.2%	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia, Thailand, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, formed the core of starch export value from Australia and New Zealand, together representing 57.3% of total flows. Indonesia accounted for 42.0%, Thailand for 9.1%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, for 6.2%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports starches to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, K t

After increasing for two years, starch imports into Australia and New Zealand declined in 2021. Import volume stood at 59.8 K t, which is 5.7% lower than in 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 24.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 7.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 63.4 K t, with the largest increase occurring in 2019 at 23.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.8%	6.6%	(5.7%)	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, starch imports into Australia and New Zealand were spread across a wide range of markets. Thailand, China, and South Africa were the top sources, but together they accounted for only 46.5% of total import volume. Thailand led with 27.4%, followed by China at 10.6%, and South Africa at 8.5%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, starch imports into Australia and New Zealand amounted to 52 116 K $ US, representing an 11.7% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, import value grew by 32.6%, with an average annual rate of 9.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 0.9%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 19.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.8%	(0.9%)	11.7%	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the partner landscape for starch imports into Australia and New Zealand in value terms was diverse. Thailand, China, and the Netherlands were the leading sources, but together they made up only 43.4% of total flows, with Thailand at 25.7%, China at 9.2%, and the Netherlands at 8.6%. The remaining 56.6% came from a wide array of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io