U.S. - Maize (Corn) Starch - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Mar 27, 2023

US Maize Starch Price Soars 9% to Set New Record of $970 per Ton Amidst Wild 2023 Fluctuations

U.S. Maize Starch Export Price in January 2023

In January 2023, the maize starch price amounted to $970 per ton (FOB, US), surging by 9.2% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in January 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($2,309 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($697 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Maize Starch Exports

In January 2023, the amount of maize (corn) starch exported from the United States rose sharply to 17K tons, with an increase of 6.9% compared with the month before. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1% from January 2022 to January 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 when exports increased by 20% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 20K tons in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to January 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, maize starch exports surged to $16M (IndexBox estimates) in January 2023. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.2% over the period from January 2022 to January 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 when exports increased by 26% m-o-m. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $17M. From November 2022 to January 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

U.S. Maize Starch Exports by Country

Mexico (11K tons) was the main destination for maize starch exports from the United States, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, maize starch exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (3.7K tons), threefold. the UK (692 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.1% share.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Mexico stood at +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Canada (-0.1% per month) and the UK (+15.2% per month).

In value terms, Mexico ($7.5M), Canada ($4.2M) and the UK ($1.6M) were the largest markets for maize starch exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising 81% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +19.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Maize Starch Prices Experience Fluctuations Amid Changing Demand and Weather Conditions

The price has been fluctuating wildly throughout the year, with market analysts attributing the volatility to a range of factors, including changing demand patterns, weather conditions, and shifts in global trade. Maize starch is a key ingredient in a wide range of food and industrial products, and the price spike is expected to have ripple effects throughout the supply chain.

Manufacturers of corn-based products, such as corn syrup and ethanol, are likely to feel the impact of the rise in prices, along with companies that rely on these products as inputs. The news is likely to be welcomed by corn farmers who stand to benefit from higher prices, but it could prove challenging for consumers and businesses that use these products on a daily basis. Overall, the rise in maize starch prices reflects the ongoing volatility of commodity markets in the United States and the wider global economy.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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