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Wheat starch market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the wheat starch market in Belgium expanded from 359.7 thousand tonnes to 372.6 thousand tonnes. This growth was supported by Belgium's position as the largest importer of French wheat, which secured a steady supply of raw material for starch production. Additionally, in 2020, analysis of global industrial chain trends highlighted growth opportunities, reinforcing positive market dynamics.

In 2021, the market volume contracted sharply to 306.0 thousand tonnes. Recovery began in 2022, reaching 326.1 thousand tonnes, and continued to 340.2 thousand tonnes in 2023. The rebound was aided by the local agricultural preference for winter wheat, known for higher yields and better baking value, which supported starch output. Furthermore, in 2023, a drop in grain prices to pre-war levels lowered input costs for starch manufacturers, encouraging increased production.

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 Belgium
  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. 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 Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium 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 Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium 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 Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium 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 Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium 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 Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Belgium

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Belgium was one of the world's leading producers of wheat starch from 2017 to 2020, ranking sixth globally by production volume.

Top producers of wheat starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Belgium's wheat starch production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 350.7 thousand tons of wheat starch, showing a slight increase of 2.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	2.2%	2.8%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat starch from Belgium

Industry analysis indicates that Belgium did not export any wheat starch from 2017 to 2020.

Imports wheat starch to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Wheat starch imports into Belgium declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium imported approximately 21 976 tons of wheat starch, reflecting a decrease of 10.9% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 6.5%, with a compound annual decline of 2.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 26 144 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 11.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.2%	(5.7%)	(10.9%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the Netherlands, France, and Germany—collectively accounted for 87.4% of Belgium's total wheat starch imports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Belgium's wheat starch imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 9 737 thousand US dollars, down by 19.0% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 12 793 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 18.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.3%	(6.1%)	(19.0%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (45.5% of imports by value), Germany (20.6%), and France (17.5%) were the primary markets for Belgium's wheat starch imports in value terms, together representing 83.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io