Corn starch exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of corn starch by the United States reached $155.3 million in 2024 (196.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 126 countries. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $155.3M | 196.0K t |
| 2023 | $167.6M | 172.9K t |
| 2022 | $156.1M | 193.6K t |
| 2021 | $117.5M | 179.3K t |
| 2020 | $96.6M | 159.4K t |
| 2019 | $76.5M | 118.0K t |
| 2018 | $64.6M | 106.7K t |
| 2017 | $64.1M | 104.5K t |
Where the United States exports corn starch to
Mexico alone took 59% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $91.5M | 59% |
| Canada | $42.8M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| China | $1.5M | 1% |
| India | $1.5M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $880K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corn starch imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported corn starch worth $47.3 million (83.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. The largest suppliers were Turkey (27%), Canada (25%), Brazil (18%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $12.7M | 27% |
| Canada | $11.7M | 25% |
| Brazil | $8.4M | 18% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 9.5% |
| Paraguay | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| France | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Colombia | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $925K | 2% |
| India | $863K | 1.8% |
| China | $774K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 the United States?
The United States exported corn starch worth $155.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 196.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 126 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy corn starch from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($91.5 million), followed by Canada (28%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 92 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average export price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of corn starch from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $64.1 million in 2017 to $155.3 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2023 at $167.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import corn starch?
Yes. The United States imported $47.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $108.0 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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