Starches market in Belarus, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, Belarusian starch production and market volume grew consistently. This expansion was driven by rising industrial demand from the paper and corrugated cardboard sectors and bolstered by state agricultural support programs. Key developments included the Rogoznitsky Starch Plant's international quality certification in 2021 and the launch of new product segments like physically modified extrusion starches, which enhanced competitiveness and broadened market opportunities.

Exports to Russia increased substantially in 2021 and 2022, further supporting production growth. In 2022, the government implemented price regulation measures to stabilize the domestic market. After reaching a peak of over 25 000 t in 2022, the total market volume contracted to 17 802 t in 2023, a period during which industry players continued to invest in modernization and pursue export markets.

Production starches in Belarus

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of starches, 2017-2020

World map of production of starches, 2017-2020

Belarus has seen its starch production grow for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 15 034 tonnes of starches, marking a 5.7% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 15%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 12 509 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.3%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the highest growth at 13.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belarus in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of starch output in Belarus was 10 287 thousand US dollars, down 12.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 15.1%, translating to an annualized rate of 4.8%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 8 736 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 11 761 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 34.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belarus in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports starches from Belarus

Exports in kind, t

Belarus's starch exports have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 8 690 tonnes, a 23.9% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.5%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 12 534 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 29.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan were the main destinations for Belarus's starch exports in volume terms. Russia accounted for 60.0% of exports, Ukraine for 17.6%, and Kazakhstan for 11.5%, together making up 89.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Belarus's starch exports in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 5 946 thousand US dollars, a 37.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 10%, with an average annual drop of 3.5%. The peak value was in 2019 at 9 439 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 32.4%.

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

During 2017-2020, Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan were the key partners for Belarus's starch exports in value terms. Russia held a 59.3% share, Ukraine 17.5%, and Kazakhstan 11.9%, collectively representing 88.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports starches to Belarus

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Belarus's starch imports in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports were 12 616 tonnes, down 14.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 15.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.8%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 14 794 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 25.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and Vietnam led Belarus's starch imports in volume terms. Russia accounted for 53.1% of imports, Ukraine for 14.9%, and Vietnam for 12.4%, together comprising 80.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of increase, Belarus's starch imports in value terms dropped. In 2020, imports were recorded at 5 429 thousand US dollars, a sharp decline of 27.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 2.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The peak value was in 2019 at 7 486 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 30.1%.

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

Over 2017-2020, Russia, Vietnam, and Poland were the top suppliers of starch to Belarus in value terms. Russia held a 43.8% share, Vietnam 16.4%, and Poland 14.3%, with their combined share reaching 74.4% of total import value.

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

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