MERCOSUR: Market for Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato 2024

Market Size for Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for starch other than wheat, corn or potato was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of starch other than wheat, corn or potato expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of starch other than wheat, corn or potato, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of starch other than wheat, corn or potato surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) represented the main exporter of starch other than wheat, corn or potato in MERCOSUR, constituting X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) and Paraguay ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for starch other than wheat, corn or potato increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while Brazil totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%).

Imports of Starch other than Wheat, Corn or Potato

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of starch other than wheat, corn or potato in MERCOSUR surged to X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of starch other than wheat, corn or potato soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Paraguay (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Uruguay (X tons) and Peru (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for starch other than wheat, corn or potato increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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