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Wheat starch market in Argentina

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wheat starch market in Argentina expanded strongly from 20 037 t in 2018 to over 31 156 t by 2020. This growth was primarily fueled by rising demand from the processed food industry, driven by urbanization and increasing consumption of convenience foods, alongside sustained demand from the personal care and gluten-free product sectors.

After a contraction to 28 955 t in 2021, likely influenced by persistent supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the market recovered to 31 813 t in 2022 and reached 33 135 t in 2023. This rebound was supported by the entry of new players, investments in extraction and modification technologies, and the development of modified starch for specific applications, which helped offset challenges from rising raw material costs.

Throughout the period, broader factors such as the elimination of the PAIS tax on fertilizers and export duties on wheat aimed at improving farm profitability influenced the raw material base. Meanwhile, consumer preference for clean-label ingredients and natural products continued to shape product development, maintaining stable domestic demand for wheat starch across various industries.

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 Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wheat starch in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Argentina ranked as the 20th largest producer of wheat starch from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of wheat starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Argentina's wheat starch production grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 31 134 tonnes, marking a 17.3% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 35.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 20 037 tonnes, when output fell by 12.9%. The following year, in 2019, production rebounded sharply with a 32.5% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.9%)	32.5%	17.3%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat starch from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, and Ecuador were the main destinations for Argentina's wheat starch exports in volume terms. Saudi Arabia accounted for 36.5% of exports, Colombia for 11.1%, and Ecuador for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented 58.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, and Ecuador were the top buyers of Argentine wheat starch from 2017 to 2020. Saudi Arabia made up 29.8% of exports, Colombia 12.7%, and Ecuador 11.7%. Collectively, they accounted for 54.2% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat starch to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Argentina imported 21 tonnes of wheat starch, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 8 553 700%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4 306.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	4 306.1%

Source: SHEV.io

China was the dominant source for Argentina's wheat starch imports in volume from 2017 to 2020, consistently supplying 94.7% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Argentina's wheat starch imports were valued at 17 thousand US dollars in 2020, similar to the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, import value jumped by 117 005.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 954.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	954.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China led Argentina's wheat starch imports in value terms, holding a 70.2% share of total imports, while other markets combined made up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io