In 2025, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Chilean modified starches market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2023, and then dropped in the following year.
Modified Starches Production in Chile
In value terms, modified starches production dropped rapidly to $X in 2025 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2025: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2023, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.
Modified Starches Exports
Exports from Chile
In 2025, shipments abroad of dextrins and other modified starches increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2025, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, modified starches exports shrank markedly to $X in 2025. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.
Exports by Country
Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for modified starches exports from Chile, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, modified starches exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X tons), sevenfold.
From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina stood at X%.
In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for dextrins and other modified starches exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with an X% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina stood at X%.
Export Prices by Country
The average modified starches export price stood at $X per ton in 2025, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2023, and then dropped sharply in the following year.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2025, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru amounted to $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Modified Starches Imports
Imports into Chile
In 2025, supplies from abroad of dextrins and other modified starches was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2025, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, modified starches imports expanded to $X in 2025. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2023 to 2025, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2025, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest modified starches supplier to Chile, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, modified starches imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).
In value terms, the largest modified starches suppliers to Chile were the United States ($X), Argentina ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, China, Paraguay, Germany and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average modified starches import price stood at $X per ton in 2025, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2025: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2023, and then contracted in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2025, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
China remains the largest modified starches consuming country worldwide, accounting for 18% of total volume. Moreover, modified starches consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India, with a 7.3% share.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of modified starches production, accounting for 17% of total volume. Moreover, modified starches production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India, with a 7.4% share.
In value terms, the United States, Argentina and Brazil constituted the largest modified starches suppliers to Chile, together comprising 58% of total imports. The Netherlands, China, Paraguay, Germany and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.
In value terms, Argentina remains the key foreign market for dextrins and other modified starches exports from Chile, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru, with an 11% share of total exports.
The average modified starches export price stood at $2,133 per ton in 2024, shrinking by -36.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $3,369 per ton in 2023, and then fell dramatically in the following year.
In 2024, the average modified starches import price amounted to $1,147 per ton, dropping by -10.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,283 per ton in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.
This report provides a comprehensive view of the modified starches industry in Chile, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the national value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.
Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between domestic suppliers and international partners. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the modified starches landscape in Chile.
Domestic demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking local supply to imports and exports.
Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating a distinct national cost curve.
Market concentration varies by segment, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the country.
Report scope
The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for Chile. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts.
Market size and growth in value and volume terms
Consumption structure by end-use segments
Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
Trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
Competitive context and market entry conditions
Product coverage
Prodcom 10621170 - Dextrins and other modified starches (including esterified or etherified, soluble starch, pregelatinised or swelling starch, d ialdehyde starch, starch treated with formaldehyde or epichlorohydrin)
Country coverage
Chile
Country profile and benchmarks
This report provides a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for Chile. The profile highlights demand structure and trade position, enabling benchmarking against regional and global peers.
Methodology
The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.
International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
National production and consumption statistics
Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
Price series and unit value benchmarks
Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation
All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.
Forecasts to 2035
The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links modified starches demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts in Chile.
Historical baseline: 2012-2025
Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
Capacity and investment outlook for major producing companies
Each projection is built from national historical patterns and the broader regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.
Price analysis and trade dynamics
Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.
Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
Export and import unit value trends
Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions
Profiles of market participants
Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.
Business focus and production capabilities
Geographic reach and distribution networks
Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
Compliance, certification, and sustainability context
How to use this report
Quantify domestic demand and identify the most attractive segments
Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
Track price dynamics and protect margins
Benchmark performance against leading competitors
Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of modified starches dynamics in Chile.
FAQ
What is included in the modified starches market in Chile?
The market size aggregates consumption and trade data, presented in both value and volume terms.
How are the forecasts to 2035 built?
The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.
Does the report cover prices and margins?
Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.
Which benchmarks are included?
The report benchmarks market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for Chile.
Can this report support market entry decisions?
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
LIST OF FIGURES
Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Volume Forecast to 2035
Market Value Forecast to 2035
Market Size and Growth, By Product
Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
Exports and Growth, By Product
Export Prices and Growth, By Product
Production Volume and Growth
Exports and Growth
Export Prices and Growth
Market Size and Growth
Per Capita Consumption
Imports and Growth
Import Prices
Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
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