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Starches market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The starch market in the United Kingdom expanded from 963.5 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 1 145.0 thousand tonnes in 2021. This growth occurred despite a minor contraction in 2020, when volume dipped to 1 072.5 thousand tonnes.

After 2021, the market volume entered a downward phase, falling to 1 068.7 thousand tonnes in 2022 and then dropping sharply to 869.2 thousand tonnes in 2023. The 2023 figure represented the lowest level in the period from 2018 to 2023.

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 the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked 18th globally in starch production.

Top producers of starches, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of starches, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 940 K t of starches, representing an 11.7% year-on-year increase. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 28.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.8%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2020 at 0.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 16.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.2%	(0.8%)	11.7%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports starches from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. In 2019, starch exports from the United Kingdom reached their lowest point at 6.4 K t, followed by a peak in 2020 at 16.2 K t, resulting in a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports amounted to 10.2 K t, marking a 37.2% decrease compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 37.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 151.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.6%)	151.3%	(37.2%)	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium were the three principal markets, collectively accounting for 55.9% of total starch exports in kind from the United Kingdom.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, starch shipments from the United Kingdom abroad totaled 5.2 M $ US, indicating a sharp decline of 55.9% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 47.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -19.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 11.7 M $ US, with the largest increase that year at 43.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.8%)	43.6%	(55.9%)	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Ireland (32.0% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (18.6%), and Germany (13.7%) formed the main cluster of markets for starch exports in value terms, together representing 64.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports starches to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, starch imports into the United Kingdom amounted to 215.6 K t, showing a 12.9% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports declined by 11.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 247.5 K t, with the largest increase that year at 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.7%)	3.2%	(12.9%)	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the Netherlands (21.6% of imports in kind), France (19.7%), and Germany (18.0%) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of starch imports in kind to the United Kingdom, together comprising 59.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Starch shipments to the United Kingdom from abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 154.5 M $ US, which is 9.8% lower than in 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 171.9 M $ US, with the largest increase that year at 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	(0.4%)	(9.8%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (24.8% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (18.6%), and France (14.3%) were the main suppliers of starches to the United Kingdom, together accounting for 57.8% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io