Corn starch exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $8.8 million of corn starch in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 6.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports corn starch to
Most of it went to Jordan (40%), Kuwait (14%), Algeria (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corn starch imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of corn starch by Saudi Arabia reached $6.9 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Malta (36%), Spain (23%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $2.5M | 37% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $719K | 10% |
| Turkey | $507K | 7.3% |
| Pakistan | $481K | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $223K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $193K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $164K | 2.4% |
| India | $125K | 1.8% |
| Philippines | $105K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia corn starch exports (HS 1108.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported corn starch worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 126 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy corn starch from Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Kuwait (14%) and Algeria (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average export price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of corn starch from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2023 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import corn starch?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malta, Spain and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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