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Wheat starch market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the wheat starch market in Southern Asia grew steadily from 107 тыс. т to 112.6 тыс. т. This expansion was supported by improved wheat production in India, which increased the availability of raw material for starch manufacturing, and a global rise in wheat output that reinforced supply.

Market growth accelerated significantly between 2021 and 2022, reaching 137.3 тыс. т. This surge was primarily driven by the rapid expansion of India's pharmaceutical sector, which boosted demand for wheat starch as a key excipient. Concurrently, rising global imports of modified starch reflected increased international demand for wheat starch derivatives.

After a period of strong growth, the market volume contracted to 128.6 тыс. т in 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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Southern Asia

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

Southern Asia's wheat starch production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 117.9 thousand tons of wheat starch, marking a moderate rise of 5.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	1.9%	5.1%	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of wheat starch output in Southern Asia was 44 818 thousand US dollars, representing a significant drop of 17.1% from the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 0.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	0.4%	(17.1%)	(6.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat starch from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Wheat starch exports from Southern Asia have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 5 671 tons, showing a year-over-year increase of 22.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 1 232.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 137.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	630.4%	49.2%	22.2%	137.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the primary destination for exports in kind, accounting for 77.9% of total flows, while other markets comprised a long tail of smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports in value terms reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 9.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign wheat starch supplies from Southern Asia amounted to 2 156 thousand US dollars, down by 3.6% from the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 237 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 561.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	561.0%	47.1%	(3.6%)	110.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Turkey dominated the partner structure for exports in value terms, holding an 80.0% share of total flows, while other markets had comparatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat starch to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with the lowest point in 2019 and the highest in 2020, showing a 7.4-fold difference. In 2020, foreign wheat starch supplies to Southern Asia totaled 379 tons, representing a 636.1% rise year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 52 tons, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 56.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.2%)	(56.2%)	636.1%	38.2%

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. Thailand accounted for 13.6% of imports in kind, Denmark for 7.8%, and China for 2.5%, together making up only 24.0% of total flows, with the remaining 76.0% spread among other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports in value terms hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 6.4-fold difference. In 2020, Southern Asia imported 243 thousand US dollars worth of wheat starch, which is 541.7% more than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 38 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 54.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.6%	(54.6%)	541.7%	49.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was highly diversified. Thailand accounted for 13.5% of imports in value terms, Denmark for 11.8%, and Germany for 9.3%, together comprising only 34.6% of total flows, while a long tail of smaller markets made up the remaining 65.4%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io