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Starches market in Georgia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The starch market in Georgia expanded from 2 487 tonnes in 2018 to 3 071 tonnes in 2023, representing a 23% increase in volume over the six-year period. Growth was particularly strong between 2019 and 2021, with the market peaking at 3 112 tonnes in the latter year.

This growth was primarily supported by a substantial rise in imports, which increased from 1 447 tonnes to 2 035 tonnes between 2018 and 2023. Domestic production showed less dynamism, remaining around 1 100 tonnes before declining to 1 036 tonnes in 2023.

Following a slight contraction to 2 991 tonnes in 2022, the market recovered in 2023 to reach 3 071 tonnes, confirming the overall upward trend in starch consumption within the country.

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 Georgia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Georgia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Georgia 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 Georgia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Georgia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Georgia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Georgia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Georgia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Georgia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Georgia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Georgia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Georgia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Georgia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Georgia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Georgia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Georgia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, 2018-2024
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 Georgia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of starches, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of starches, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Starch production in Georgia has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, Georgia produced 1 134 tons of starch, which is 5.3% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 053 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 0.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	2.3%	5.3%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports starches from Georgia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 13 tons, then fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 0.0 tons, representing a dramatic 33.3% year-over-year decline. The difference between these years was 32 500 times. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 100.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 433 233.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	433 233.3%	(100.0%)	(33.3%)	(48.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Armenia was almost the sole destination for Georgia's starch exports in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports in value terms peaked in 2018 at 11 thousand US dollars, then dropped to 0.0 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 68.7% decrease compared to the previous year. The difference between these years was 5 503 times. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 99.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 91 609.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	91 609.1%	(99.9%)	(68.7%)	(45.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Armenia served as the primary market for Georgia's starch exports in value terms, consistently absorbing 99.8% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports starches to Georgia

Imports in kind, t

Starch imports into Georgia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Georgia imported approximately 1 799 tons of starch, marking a strong 23.0% year-over-year advance. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 32.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	1.0%	23.0%	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Poland—together accounted for 70.1% of total starch imports into Georgia in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, starch import volumes in Georgia reached 1 020 thousand US dollars, indicating a 14.6% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 31.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 17.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.4%	(2.4%)	14.6%	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey (23.9% of imports in value terms), Poland (18.8%), and Germany (16.6%) formed the main group of sources for starch imports into Georgia, with a combined share of 59.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io