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View PricingIn 2025, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the South Korean starch glue market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption posted a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.
In value terms, starch glue production shrank notably to $X in 2025 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.
In 2025, overseas shipments of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2025: its volume 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. Based on 2025 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2025, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, starch glue exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2025. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2023, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.
Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for starch glue exports from South Korea, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, starch glue exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), fivefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2025, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).
In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches exports from South Korea, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).
The average starch glue export price stood at $X per ton in 2025, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
In 2025, supplies from abroad of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, starch glue imports surged to $X in 2025. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2025 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In 2025, China (X tons) was the main supplier of starch glue to South Korea, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, starch glue imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), more than tenfold.
From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches to South Korea, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).
The average starch glue import price stood at $X per ton in 2025, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2023, and then fell sharply in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2025, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides a comprehensive view of the starch glue industry in South Korea, 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 starch glue landscape in South Korea.
The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for South Korea. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts.
This report provides a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for South Korea. The profile highlights demand structure and trade position, enabling benchmarking against regional and global peers.
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.
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.
The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links starch glue 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 South Korea.
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.
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.
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.
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of starch glue dynamics in South Korea.
The market size aggregates consumption and trade data, presented in both value and volume terms.
The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.
Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.
The report benchmarks market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for South Korea.
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.
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Global starch glue market forecast: volume to reach 1.7M tons, value $2.9B by 2035. Analysis covers consumption, production, trade trends, and key country insights from 2013-2024.
Global starch glue market forecast: volume to reach 1.7M tons by 2035 with a CAGR of +1.2%, while value is projected to hit $2.9B with a +1.8% CAGR. Analysis covers consumption, production, trade, and key country insights from 2013-2024.
Global starch glue market to reach 1.7M tons ($2.9B) by 2035. Analysis covers consumption, production, trade trends, and key country markets like China, the US, and Germany.
Global starch glue market analysis: consumption, production, trade, and forecasts. The market is projected to reach 1.7M tons and $3B by 2035, with a CAGR of +1.3% in volume and +2.2% in value.
The global market for glues based on starches, dextrins, and other modified starches is expected to experience steady growth over the next decade, with an anticipated increase in consumption. By 2035, the market volume is projected to reach 1.7M tons, while the market value is forecasted to hit $3B in nominal prices.
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