Wheat starch trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wheat starch was worth $511.9 million in 2024, about 1.00 million tonnes. That is an increase of 61% since 2017, and down 19% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $511.9M | 1.00M t |
| 2023 | $630.2M | 933.3K t |
| 2022 | $666.5M | 963.8K t |
| 2021 | $497.4M | 1.06M t |
| 2020 | $381.6M | 916.3K t |
| 2019 | $391.9M | 830.5K t |
| 2018 | $390.3M | 857.0K t |
| 2017 | $317.2M | 791.0K t |
Top wheat starch exporting countries
Belgium is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by Australia and Austria. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 89 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $73.3M | 14% |
| Australia | $62.2M | 12% |
| Austria | $54.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $52.6M | 10% |
| Lithuania | $44.5M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $38.8M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $37.6M | 7.4% |
| Hungary | $36.7M | 7.2% |
| France | $32.0M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $21.0M | 4.1% |
| Argentina | $12.5M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $6.7M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of France and Poland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 157 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $105.3M | 21% |
| France | $55.0M | 11% |
| Poland | $51.6M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $33.6M | 6.6% |
| United States | $29.9M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $26.0M | 5.1% |
| Finland | $22.4M | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $16.5M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $16.4M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $11.9M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $9.5M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $9.5M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.56 per kg and Lithuania $0.40 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.
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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 1108.11: Starch: wheat. HS 1108 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wheat starch?
Belgium exported $73.3 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Australia (12%) and Austria (11%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wheat starch?
Germany imported $105.3 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of France (11%) and Poland (10%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wheat starch?
It was worth $511.9 million in 2024, about 1.00 million tonnes. That is an increase of 61% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $666.5 million. 89 countries reported exports and 157 reported imports.
What is the average price of wheat starch per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.56 per kg and Lithuania $0.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for wheat starch?
The HS code for wheat starch is subheading 1108.11, in chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1108 page.
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