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During the second quarter of 2025, potato starch prices in the USA reached 1105 USD/MT in June. Potato starch prices in the USA showed a firm upward trajectory, supported by robust demand from food processing, pharmaceuticals, and paper industries. Higher energy and labor costs added pressure on domestic production margins, while reliance on European imports tightened supply further. Strong buyer activity and forward procurement reinforced bullish sentiment, keeping prices elevated throughout the quarter. Transportation expenses also contributed to cost escalation, ensuring a steady climb in values with limited chances of short-term easing.
During the second quarter of 2025, potato starch prices in Germany reached 1073 USD/MT in June. Germany witnessed a strengthening potato starch market in the second quarter of 2025, reversing earlier price softness. Supply concerns grew due to weather-related risks impacting potato harvests, while logistical uncertainties restricted stock availability. Rising export inquiries from Asian markets further pushed up domestic pricing. Processors and distributors engaged in precautionary restocking, tightening spot supply and driving a firmer trend. Despite earlier downward pressure, market dynamics shifted toward recovery, underpinned by stronger global demand signals and regional supply limitations that supported a resilient and upward-moving price environment.
During the second quarter of 2025, the potato starch prices in China reached 1244 USD/MT in June. Potato starch prices in China moved upward, driven by consistent demand from the food, textile, and industrial sectors. Limited import availability and higher freight charges added pressure, elevating landed costs. Domestic processors engaged in forward buying to avoid tighter supplies, keeping market sentiment bullish. Export restrictions in other producing regions further strained availability, ensuring that prices remained firm. Overall, the Chinese market reflected a cautious but steady climb, shaped by sustained consumption and global supply-side disruptions influencing local procurement strategies.
During the second quarter of 2025, the potato starch prices in Brazil reached 1168 USD/MT in June. Potato starch prices in Brazil remained on a firmer note, supported by healthy consumption of gluten-free and clean-label products in the food industry. Domestic production offered some relief, yet rising import costs and constrained global supplies added upward momentum. Stable procurement from food processors and downstream manufacturers reinforced market stability. Shifts in trade flows due to global tightness ensured steady demand, while logistics challenges amplified costs. The Brazilian market maintained a balanced but upward-biased pricing trend through the quarter.
During the second quarter of 2025, the potato starch prices in Indonesia reached 1185 USD/MT in June. Indonesia’s potato starch market experienced gradual price gains, driven by renewed restocking and persistent demand from the food and pharmaceutical industries. Limited global supplies, particularly from European producers, pushed landed costs higher, while logistics bottlenecks further tightened availability. Import-dependent buyers faced elevated expenses, keeping sentiment on the firmer side. Steady procurement activity supported values throughout the quarter, shifting the market from earlier softness to resilience. Overall, Indonesia’s potato starch pricing trend was moderately bullish, shaped by external supply constraints and robust demand.
The potato starch prices in the United States for Q3 2024 reached 1125 USD/MT in September. The market observed significant price adjustments, driven by a strong economic outlook that bolstered demand. Anticipated seasonal demand encouraged retailers to stock up, adding to supply chain pressures. Despite logistical challenges, proactive restocking supported stable demand while prices followed an increasing trend without plant interruptions.
The price trend for potato starch in China for Q3 2024 settled at 1240 USD/MT in September. In China, reinforced global demand and dynamic stock strategies among industries planning for seasonal peaks led to potato starch price increases during Q3 2024. Increasing input prices involving labor and feedstock led to adjustments in pricing policies. Robust demand underscored the optimistic market outlook, which, despite occasional factory closures, sustained an elevated pricing environment.
In the Netherlands, the prices for potato starch in Q3 2024 reached 1150 USD/MT in September. In the Netherlands, potato starch prices rose steadily in Q3 2024, boosted by robust consumption across food sectors and chain constraints from maritime disruptions. Regional conflicts caused delays and shortages of equipment, impacting transportation rates and delivery times. Nonetheless, consumer confidence remained high, supporting demand, and market prices saw consistent growth amid logistical challenges.
In the United States, for Q2 2024, the potato starch prices reached 1165 USD/MT in June. The market witnessed the most pronounced price increases, influenced by rising consumer confidence and deliberate storing ahead of expected delays. Seasonal factors intensified demand, driving steady price growth amid an optimistic market landscape. Supply chains, although tested by logistical encounters, demonstrated resilience, enabling a stable and positive trend throughout the quarter.
The price trend for potato starch in South Korea for Q2 2024 settled at 1145 USD/MT in June. South Korea saw a notable rise in price in Q2 2024, as seasonal trends, robust demand, and input costs contributed to a bullish market sentiment. Disruptions in raw material supplies and logistical challenges impacted availability, while proactive stockpiling underscored a positive market outlook amid tight supplies, sustaining elevated prices throughout the quarter.
In Germany, the potato starch prices for Q2 2024 reached 1075 USD/MT in June. In Q2 2024, Germany’s prices rose steadily, driven by strong consumer demand and seasonal industrial activity. The positive economic climate and logistical constraints raised shipping prices and delayed deliveries, prompting price adjustments. Strong market confidence coupled with resilient supply chains helped maintain a stable and upward price trend in Germany and across Europe.
The potato starch prices in the United States for Q4 2023 reached 1155 USD/MT in December. The prices witnessed a drop, mainly influenced by reduced customer confidence and political uncertainty. Moreover, persistent elevated rates of interest weakened demand, while a depreciated dollar made imports more expensive, affecting domestic supply and pricing.
The price trend for potato starch in South Korea for Q4 2023, reached 1140 USD/MT in December. The prices faced instability due to weakened consumer sentiment and economic slowdown concerns. Despite a steady supply, rising inflation and low demand led to falling prices, though future trade improvements could support recovery.
The price trend for potato starch in Netherlands for Q4 2023, reached 1135 USD/MT in December. The market was significantly affected by reduced demand and excess of supply. Furthermore, the substantial downturn in production activity, along with falling energy prices and decreased inflation, led to declined costs of production and a drop in potato starch prices.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the market across different regions, each with unique pricing dynamics influenced by localized market conditions, supply chain intricacies, and geopolitical factors. This includes price trends, price forecast and supply and demand trends for each region, along with spot prices by major ports. The report also provides coverage of FOB and CIF prices, as well as the key factors influencing the potato starch prices.
The report offers a holistic view of the global potato starch pricing trends in the form of potato starch price charts, reflecting the worldwide interplay of supply-demand balances, international trade policies, and overarching economic factors that shape the market on a macro level. This comprehensive analysis not only highlights current price levels but also provides insights into historical price of potato starch, enabling stakeholders to understand past fluctuations and their underlying causes. The report also delves into price forecast models, projecting future price movements based on a variety of indicators such as expected changes in supply chain dynamics, anticipated policy shifts, and emerging market trends. By examining these factors, the report equips industry participants with the necessary tools to make informed strategic decisions, manage risks, and capitalize on market opportunities. Furthermore, it includes a detailed potato starch demand analysis, breaking down regional variations and identifying key drivers specific to each geographic market, thus offering a nuanced understanding of the global pricing landscape.
Q2 2025:
Europe’s potato starch market experienced upward pricing, mainly due to tightening availability and strong procurement from food and industrial buyers. Seasonal processing demand reinforced bullish sentiment, while uncertainties from trade restrictions and geopolitical influences added pressure to supply. Buyers showed caution in securing inventories, anticipating further increases as supply concerns persisted. This quarter highlighted a clear recovery, with demand outweighing availability. The regional market maintained an overall firm to rising trajectory through the period.
Q3 2024:
In FY24, the European region witnessed a significant climb in price, strengthened by steady requirements from downstream, particularly in the food sector, along with supply chain challenges. Disturbances in global sea traffic exacerbated by ongoing regional conflicts resulted in bottlenecks, equipment deficiencies, and rising transportation costs, all of which impacted pricing. The region’s positive commercial outlook reinforced end-user confidence, further supporting the market requirement. In response, producers adjusted prices to counterbalance rising operational costs. The Netherlands led with significant price shifts, mirroring broader European trends. Despite logistical hurdles, demand remained resilient, supporting progressive pricing circumstances differentiated by price growth and heightened consumer interest.
Q2 2024:
In Q2 2024, Europe’s region market observed steady price growth, spurred by increased customer belief and strong manufacturing activity. An economic upswing in the Eurozone led to a rise in additional purchases and industrial demand for Potato Starch, predominantly during the quarter’s midpoint. Interruptions in the Red Sea region and European logistical encounters raised transport expenditures and caused freight delays, prompting merchants to modify pricing. Germany, in particular, witnessed substantial price increases as seasonal factors and rising consumer demand supported a positive pricing environment. While logistics faced challenges, the market maintained stability, underpinned by constant supply and strong consumer confidence.
Q4 2023:
The European potato starch market in Q4 2023 was marked by excessive supply and reduced demand, causing a price reduction. The manufacturing sector contracted as domestic as well as overseas consumption decreased. Lower inflation, especially in the food industry, led to reduced operational as well as production costs, further depressing prices. The Netherlands witnessed a notable drop in manufacturing activities, driven by diminished demand and lower energy prices, which led to a contraction in output and a decrease in new business orders. The weakened demand from end-users and the surplus supply exerted additional downward pressure on prices in the region.
This analysis can be extended to include detailed potato starch price information for a comprehensive list of countries.
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Europe | Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal, and Greece, among other European countries. |
Q2 2025:
In North America, potato starch prices exhibited a firm trend, driven by steady demand from food processors and industrial users. Strong procurement sentiment, combined with logistical cost pressures and consistent imports, supported an upward trajectory. The U.S. market particularly reflected bullish sentiment as buyers secured stocks amid supply-side tightness. Limited alternatives in the starch market further contributed to resilience. Overall, the quarter underscored a positive price outlook, with North America maintaining a stable yet upward-leaning momentum.
Q3 2024:
During FY24, the market observed a significant rise in cost, influenced by various dynamics. Enhanced assurance of consumers and an optimistic economic outlook drove requirement. It is also anticipation of the holiday season further intensified demand, adding pressure to already tight supplies. The logistics sector experienced moderate growth, with stock quantities recovering post decline. Disruptions in the supply chain, including delays and blocking of ports, hindered deliveries, which, combined with deliberate restocking by merchants, reinforced demand stability. Price increases were most significant in the U.S., underscoring a sustained upward pricing trend. Notably, plant operations remained unaffected throughout the quarter.
Q2 2024:
In FY24, the potato starch market saw significant price hikes, propelled by a shifting market outlook that tightened and bolstered demand and supply. Rising customer belief and encouraged spending through sectors intensified demand, further strained by an early season peak that left merchants unprepared for the surge. Additional challenges emerged from logistical interferences requiring extensive transporting routes in the Red Sea and managing increasing transportation costs. Deliberate stock hoarding by businesses in response to expected lead-time extensions also added to continuous high demand. The U.S. experienced the most pronounced price increases, with seasonal pressures and an optimistic market sentiment underscoring steady price gains. Besides logistical encounters, the region's supply chain remained resilient, supporting the market.
Q4 2023:
During Q4 2023, the market in North America faced several challenges that impacted pricing. A notable drop in demand combined with sufficient supply caused prices to decrease. Economic concerns, including persistent inflation and heightened interest rates, weakened consumer confidence, which negatively impacted purchasing behaviors. The U.S., as the leading market, saw prices fall further due to political uncertainties and the dollar’s depreciation, making imports costlier and affecting the overall supply chain. These factors collectively contributed to a downward pressure on potato starch prices across the region, reflecting broader economic conditions and raw material cost trends.
Specific potato starch historical data within the United States and Canada can also be provided.
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North America | United States and Canada |
Q2 2025:
The report explores the potato starch trends and potato starch price chart in the Middle East and Africa, considering factors like regional industrial growth, the availability of natural resources, and geopolitical tensions that uniquely influence market prices.
In addition to region-wise data, information on potato starch prices for countries can also be provided.
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Middle East & Africa | Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Iran, South Africa, Nigeria, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco, among other Middle Eastern and African countries. |
Q2 2025:
The Asia Pacific potato starch market in the second quarter of 2025 saw a mixed trend. Strong demand from the food and beverage sector initially supported firm pricing, but an oversupply situation in some key producing countries led to easing sentiment later in the quarter. Downstream industries showed caution in procurement as inventories remained high, pushing prices slightly lower. However, expectations of improved buying activity and potential adjustments in supply encouraged optimism for recovery ahead. The quarter ended with a generally soft but watchful market.
Q3 2024:
The Asia-Pacific region observed a substantial increase boosted by robust global needs across significant marketplaces in North America, Asia, and Europe. This surge was underpinned by dynamic stock strategies from organizations establishing for season peak, which strained stock chains and lengthened delivery times. Manufacturers faced increasing input prices involving feedstock and labor, prompting price adjustments to sustain profitability. China saw pronounced price fluctuations, reflecting an optimistic response fueled by enhanced demand. Despite operational challenges and occasional plant closures, the quarter showcased a favorable price environment as a result of strong market demand, strategic inventory management, and steady growth momentum in the region.
Q2 2024:
The Asia Pacific region encountered a strong price uptick in Q2 2024 for potato starch, shaped by supply chain restrictions and heightened requirements from key international and domestic markets. Logistical blockages, geopolitical conflicts, and weather-related disturbances limited feedstock accessibility for production, further tightening supply. A surge in demand from sectors like pharmaceuticals and food, driven by post-pandemic recovery and supportive financial statistics, intensified this pressure. Businesses proactively built inventory to secure stock, supporting market optimism. South Korea saw the highest price increases, fueled by seasonal shifts and increasing input rates, contributing to a bullish price atmosphere amid strengthened demand and constrained supply.
Q4 2023:
In the Asia Pacific region, the potato starch market encountered a tough period in the final quarter of 2023. Factors such as weak buyer sentiment and a sluggish economic rebound led to reduced demand across industries, including pharmaceuticals and food. This, along with a plentiful global supply, resulted in falling prices. Additionally, escalated interest rates continued to strain consumer spending. Despite stable prices of oil and lower inflation easing business costs, these reductions did not offset the downward trend in potato starch prices. South Korea, in particular, saw notable price fluctuations due to economic slump concerns and rising inflation, though a market rebound is anticipated as trade activities improve.
This potato starch price analysis can be expanded to include a comprehensive list of countries within the region.
Region | Countries Covered |
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Asia Pacific | China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Hongkong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, among other Asian countries. |
Q2 2025:
Potato starch prices in Latin America remained steady, supported by balanced domestic demand and sufficient supply. Consumption from food and industrial users provided stability, while regional trade flows ensured consistent availability. Limited influence from global market fluctuations meant prices avoided sharp swings, reflecting resilience in local production structures. Although demand growth was moderate, steady procurement from downstream sectors kept the market from weakening. Overall, the quarter highlighted relative price stability shaped by internal supply-demand dynamics.
Q4 2023:
The analysis of potato starch prices in Latin America provides a detailed overview, reflecting the unique market dynamics in the region influenced by economic policies, industrial growth, and trade frameworks.
This comprehensive review can be extended to include specific countries within the region.
Region | Countries Covered |
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Latin America | Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, among other Latin American countries. |
IMARC's latest publication, “Potato Starch Prices, Trend, Chart, Demand, Market Analysis, News, Historical and Forecast Data Report 2025 Edition,” presents a detailed examination of the potato starch market, providing insights into both global and regional trends that are shaping prices. This report delves into the spot price of potato starch at major ports and analyzes the composition of prices, including FOB and CIF terms. It also presents detailed potato starch prices trend analysis by region, covering North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. The factors affecting potato starch pricing, such as the dynamics of supply and demand, geopolitical influences, and sector-specific developments, are thoroughly explored. This comprehensive report helps stakeholders stay informed with the latest market news, regulatory updates, and technological progress, facilitating informed strategic decision-making and forecasting.
The global potato starch market size reached 4.30 Million Tons in 2024. By 2033, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 5.32 Million Tons, at a projected CAGR of 2.28% during 2025-2033.
The report covers the latest developments, updates, and trends impacting the global potato starch market, providing stakeholders with timely and relevant information. This segment covers a wide array of news items, including the inauguration of new production facilities, advancements in potato starch production technologies, strategic market expansions by key industry players, and significant mergers and acquisitions that impact the potato starch price trend.
Latest developments in the potato starch industry:
Potato starch is a fine, powdery material obtained from potatoes. It is made by crushing potatoes to extract their starch content, subsequently washing and drying to achieve pure starch. Potato starch is a carbohydrate with a neutral flavor that is highly valued for its strong binding strength, solution clarity, and modest protein and fat content.
Potato starch is widely used in the culinary industry as a thickening ingredient for soups, sauces, and gravies, as well as a filler in baked products, snacks, and confectionery. It also finds application in the production of biodegradable plastics, adhesives, fabrics, and paper. Potato starch has various benefits, including its gluten-free nature, neutral flavor, usefulness as a thickening agent at lower temperatures, and its ability to add a desirable texture and appearance to food products and other materials.
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Report Features | Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Demand, Industry Supply, Gap Analysis, Challenges, Potato Starch Price Analysis, and Segment-Wise Assessment. |
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