Starch residue trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in starch residue was worth $1.91 billion in 2024, about 5.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and down 14% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.91B | 5.57M t |
| 2023 | $2.20B | 5.32M t |
| 2022 | $2.29B | 5.47M t |
| 2021 | $2.11B | 5.45M t |
| 2020 | $1.76B | 5.42M t |
| 2019 | $1.75B | 5.64M t |
| 2018 | $1.89B | 5.86M t |
| 2017 | $1.72B | 6.09M t |
Top starch residue exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by China and France. The top three supply 66% between them, out of 87 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $627.3M | 33% |
| China | $543.3M | 29% |
| France | $95.5M | 5% |
| Germany | $86.3M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $71.3M | 3.7% |
| Austria | $68.1M | 3.6% |
| Hungary | $55.3M | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $54.3M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $45.1M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $28.2M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $24.8M | 1.3% |
| Argentina | $21.8M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
South Korea is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 129 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $184.8M | 9.7% |
| Indonesia | $164.1M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $144.9M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $117.1M | 6.2% |
| Colombia | $94.9M | 5% |
| Chile | $90.5M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $90.1M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $88.0M | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $83.9M | 4.4% |
| Norway | $65.9M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $57.4M | 3% |
| France | $51.7M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.59 per kg and Germany $0.13 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Related product types
Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Starch residue (HS 2303.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2303.10: Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues: whether or not in the form of pellets. HS 2303 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most starch residue?
The United States exported $627.3 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by China (29%) and France (5%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most starch residue?
South Korea imported $184.8 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (9%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in starch residue?
It was worth $1.91 billion in 2024, about 5.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.29 billion. 87 countries reported exports and 129 reported imports.
What is the average price of starch residue per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.59 per kg and Germany $0.13 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for starch residue?
The HS code for starch residue is subheading 2303.10, in chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2303 page.
How can I find starch residue buyers and suppliers?
The rankings here stop at countries; EximDataX goes down to the companies trading starch residue, from direct customs feeds and mirror data. Tell us your markets to see them live.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.