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Wheat starch market in CIS

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"CIS" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Moldova

Russia

Tajikistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the wheat starch market in CIS expanded steadily, with market volume rising from 115 thousand tons to 173 thousand tons. This growth was propelled by domestic producers increasing output to satisfy demand for modified starches, while geopolitical tensions curtailed imports from the US and EU. The Gulkievsky starch plant reached full capacity in 2019, enhancing production capabilities, and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 boosted industrial consumption, further lifting output.

After reaching a peak in 2021, production declined to 151 thousand tons in 2022, reducing market volume to 148 thousand tons. By 2023, output recovered to 157 thousand tons as sanctions and import restrictions accelerated import substitution. Major manufacturers such as Aston Krahmalo-Products and Amilko raised modified starch production, and the announced construction of new grain deep-processing plants underscored a strategic move toward self-sufficiency.

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 CIS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in CIS 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 wheat starch in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wheat starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat starch, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Wheat starch production in the CIS has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 146.6 K t, marking a 21.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 20.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 111.6 K t, with the largest decline of 8.4% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.4%)	8.2%	21.4%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Wheat starch production in the CIS has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 82 126 K $ US, representing a 32.7% increase over the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 24.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 49 026 K $ US, and the largest decline of 25.8% also occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.8%)	26.2%	32.7%	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat starch from CIS

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 13.5-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, wheat starch exports from the CIS were recorded at 2 163 t, down by 9.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 2 397 t, while the largest increase of 846.3% was recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	846.3%	42.8%	(9.8%)	130.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of wheat starch from the CIS were Ukraine, accounting for 14.1% of exports in kind; Asia, not elsewhere specified, with 1.3%; and Indonesia, with 0.6%. Together, these markets formed 16.0% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export values fluctuated by 12.8 times between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, the CIS exported wheat starch worth 1 211 K $ US, equivalent to a 1.4% drop compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 228 K $ US, and the largest increase of 666.3% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	666.3%	66.6%	(1.4%)	132.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of wheat starch from the CIS in value terms were Ukraine, with 12.9% of exports; Asia, not elsewhere specified, with 1.3%; and Indonesia, with 0.6%. Together, these markets accounted for 14.8% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat starch to CIS

Imports in kind, t

Imported wheat starch volumes in the CIS have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 7 202 t, up by 13.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 53.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 15.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.8%	22.8%	13.6%	15.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the core group of markets for imports in kind consisted of Lithuania, with 59.5% of imports; France, with 5.4%; and Czechia, with 4.8%. Together, these countries represented 69.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of wheat starch imports in the CIS has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 3 677 K $ US, marking a 5.2% uptick compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 75.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 20.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.1%	35.3%	5.2%	20.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the core of imports in value terms was formed by Lithuania, accounting for 60.8% of imports; France, with 6.9%; and Czechia, with 5.0%. Together, these markets took 72.7% 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 CIS in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io