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Starches market in Northern America

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The North American starch market volume grew from 18 821 thousand tons in 2018 to 22 317 thousand tons in 2021. This increase was supported by expanded production capabilities following ADM's acquisition of Chamtor in 2017, which boosted wheat starch supply. In 2021, EmslandGroup's launch of Emwaxy Spray 200, a clean-label potato starch derivative, met rising consumer demand for natural ingredients, contributing to market expansion.

Market volume dipped to 20 052 thousand tons in 2022 before recovering slightly to 20 208 thousand tons in 2023. The 2023 uptick was driven by new product introductions like Ingredion's Novation Indulge 2940 non-GMO corn starch and Renewal Mill's Upcycled White Corn Flour, which catered to clean-label and sustainability trends. Additionally, strict gluten-free labeling laws in North America favored starches from potatoes, corn, and waxy maize, stimulating consumption.

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 Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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, 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, 2018-2024
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 Northern America

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

Northern America's starch production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 21 741 thousand tons of starches, marking a 10.9% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 18 848 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 4.1% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	4.0%	10.9%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Starch production in Northern America has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 14 698 million US dollars, up by 13.8% from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25.4%, translating to an annualized rate of 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	4.7%	13.8%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports starches from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Northern America exported 49 118 tons of starches, experiencing a significant contraction of 15.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 19%, with an average annual decline of 6.8%. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 15.5%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2019 at 12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	12.7%	(15.0%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand and Indonesia played leading roles in Northern America's starch exports by volume, together accounting for 1.4% of the total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Northern America's starch export value reached 33 206 thousand US dollars in 2020, down by 12.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 8.1%, equating to an annualized decrease of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 38 062 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	13.5%	(12.8%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Thailand and Indonesia were notable buyers of starches from Northern America in value terms, jointly representing 1.8% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports starches to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

Foreign starch supplies to Northern America have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 22 213 tons, reflecting a slight decrease of 2.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 68.7%, with an average annual decline of 32.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(66.1%)	(4.7%)	(2.8%)	(32.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, Thailand (14.2% of import volume), Denmark (5.5%), and Germany (4.0%) formed the largest group of starch suppliers to Northern America. However, their combined contribution was limited to 23.7% of total imports by volume, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of starches to Northern America have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 54 482 thousand US dollars, showing a modest uptick of 0.7% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 15.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 46 618 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 0.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 16.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	16.0%	0.7%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, starch imports to Northern America in value terms were spread across many countries. Thailand (11.7% of import value), Denmark (5.9%), and Germany (5.3%) jointly accounted for only 23.0% of total flows, highlighting the diversity of suppliers.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io