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Starches market in Azerbaijan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the starch market volume in Azerbaijan showed significant growth followed by a moderate contraction. The market expanded sharply from 65 275 tonnes in 2018 to 94 993 tonnes in 2019, an increase of over 45%. After a slight dip in 2020, it reached its highest point of 96 161 tonnes in 2021.

The market then entered a downward phase, with volume falling to 88 665 tonnes in 2022 and stabilizing around 88 025 tonnes in 2023. Over the entire period, the market maintained a net growth of about 35% compared to its 2018 level.

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 Azerbaijan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 Azerbaijan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of starches, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of starches, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Azerbaijan produced 93 704 tons of starches, marking a modest increase of 1.7% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 48.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 1.6%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, with a jump of 48.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.1%	(1.6%)	1.7%	14.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Azerbaijan's starches production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 35 933 thousand US dollars, representing a 15.0% rise year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, production surged by 89.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 23.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	54.2%	6.9%	15.0%	23.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports starches from Azerbaijan

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports bottomed out in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 94-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Azerbaijan exported 870 tons of starches, indicating a contraction of 39.0% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 427 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a surge of 3,163.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 163.2%	187.6%	(39.0%)	285.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Georgia remained the dominant destination for exports in kind, accounting for 72.8% of total flows, with the remainder fragmented across other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values dropped to a minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2020, a 106-fold shift. In 2021, starches deliveries from Azerbaijan amounted to 334 thousand US dollars, down by 31.0% year-over-year. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 484 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 3,296.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 296.9%	212.3%	(31.0%)	318.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Georgia and Turkmenistan were the dominant destinations for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 87.8% of total flows, while other markets shared the remaining portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports starches to Azerbaijan

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of starches to Azerbaijan have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 3 326 tons, which is 47.0% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 58.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.6%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 880 tons, and the largest decline occurred in the same year, at 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	20.4%	47.0%	16.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia remained the dominant partner for imports in kind of starches to Azerbaijan, holding a share of 77.7% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Azerbaijan's volume of starches imports has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 1 437 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep advance of 43.4% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 51%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 934 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in the same year, at 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.8%)	7.3%	43.4%	14.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia was the dominant supplier of starches to Azerbaijan, accounting for 70.2% of total imports in value terms, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io