Australia and Oceania: Potato Starch Market 2020

Potato Starch Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2017, approx. X tons of potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes were exported in Australia and Oceania; declining by -X% against the previous year. The potato starch exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the potato starch exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, potato starch exports stood at $X in 2017. The potato starch exports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. Over the period under review, the potato starch exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Potato Starch Exports by Country in Australia and Oceania

New Zealand was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), mixed up X% share of total exports. Fiji (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to potato starch exports from New Zealand stood at -X%. Fiji experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Australia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (X%) and Australia (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest potato starch supplier in Australia and Oceania, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Fiji, with a X% share.

In New Zealand, potato starch exports decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Fiji (-X% per year).

Potato Starch Export Prices by Country in Australia and Oceania

In 2017, the potato starch export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, coming up by X% against the previous year. The potato starch export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Australia ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Australia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Potato Starch Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2017, imports of potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes in Australia and Oceania totaled X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. The potato starch imports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, potato starch imports stood at $X in 2017. The potato starch imports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. Over the period under review, the potato starch imports reached its maximum level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Potato Starch Imports by Country in Australia and Oceania

Australia was the major importer of potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. New Zealand (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by French Polynesia (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Fiji (X tons) and Samoa (X tons) each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to potato starch imports into Australia stood at +X%. At the same time, Fiji (+X%), Samoa (+X%), New Zealand (+X%), French Polynesia (+X%) and New Caledonia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest growing importer in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Fiji (-X%), French Polynesia (-X%), New Zealand (-X%) and Australia (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest potato starch markets worldwide were Australia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and French Polynesia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. New Caledonia, Fiji and Samoa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , Samoa (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Starch Import Prices by Country in Australia and Oceania

In 2017, the potato starch import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes reached its maximum level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Samoa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Samoa (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform