Native Corn Starch Price Trend and Forecast: Top 10 Leading Trading Countries and Regions - Latest Edition [2026]

The EMR pricing report on Native corn starch provides insights into the top 10 leading trading countries and regions.

In 2024, native corn starch prices experienced volatility, driven by shifting demand trends, fluctuations in raw material prices, and variations in global corn harvest output. Price trends varied across regions in major markets, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, reflecting disparities in supply-demand dynamics, trade flows, and government policies. In 2025, global native corn starch prices are expected to slightly decline or remain stable, supported by subdued consumption in key sectors and efficiency improvements.

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In India, ex-works prices of native corn starch declined in the last quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year, driven by reduced buying activity from the food processing and textile industries, as well as lower export demand. Additionally, a downward trend in production costs also contributed to the price decline.

Native Corn Starch Price Forecast

In 2024, the price trend of native corn starch exhibited fluctuations, influenced by regional demand-supply dynamics and varying corn yield patterns. In Asia-Pacific, prices declined significantly, driven by stable feedstock costs and increased startup activity in China, which pushed prices down by the end of the year. In Turkey, prices rose slightly in October 2024 due to higher production costs and a supply-demand imbalance. In Romania, poor corn harvests combined with weakening demand for corn-derived products led to marginal price increases throughout the year. In North America, prices declined substantially, driven by excess supply and conservative buying behaviour. In the UAE, prices fell in May 2024 but rose in the second half of the year due to increasing raw material costs.

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Looking ahead to 2025, prices are expected to show mixed trends across regions. In China, high operational activity and longer order-signing periods may exert downward pressure on prices. In Turkey, decreased local production might push prices higher; however, the import quota announced by the Turkish government (valid until July 2025) could help curb substantial increases. In Romania, anticipated stable weather conditions may bring moderate price stability. Overall, the price outlook for native corn starch in 2025 will depend on global cereal market trends, domestic agricultural yields, and supply chain efficiency.

Global Trade and Supply Chain Implications

In 2024, supply chain disruptions and trade flows influenced native corn starch prices. Despite strong global production, Romania experienced a poor corn harvest due to severe drought, which affected over 320,000 hectares of farmland and kept corn prices relatively high throughout the year. Ukraine, one of the world’s leading corn exporters, also faced significant challenges as extreme drought during the pollination phase impaired crop growth. Additionally, the ongoing conflict with Russia forced farmers to abandon fields in areas outside government control, further reducing cultivated land in 2024.

Due to declining local corn production and rising global prices in 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Turkey granted temporary import permissions in October 2024 to balance domestic supply and demand for corn used in essential food production. This increased Turkey’s demand for imported corn, adding pressure to global supply chains. Overall, the combined effects of adverse weather conditions and geopolitical tensions disrupted global supply chain routes and influenced native corn starch prices in 2024.

Feedstock Analysis

Availability and prices of corn, the primary raw material from which starch is extracted, significantly impacted native corn starch pricing trends in 2024. In December 2024, low volatility in corn and related feedstock prices contributed to the downward pricing trend in China, while a drop in corn production combined with a rise in imports in Turkey led to an increase in production costs, resulting in an uptick in prices.

Severe drought and unfavourable weather conditions affected the corn market outlook in Romania and other European countries, leading to a reduction in supply and an increase in corn prices, contributing to a slight upward pricing trend in Romania. In conclusion, raw material supply and costs, along with macroeconomic conditions and logistical disruptions, affected the prices of native corn starch in 2024.

Demand and Supply Outlook for Native Corn Starch

In 2025, the global native corn starch market is anticipated to experience steady growth, driven by strong demand from the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. This growth is fueled by the increasing use of native starch as a thickening agent in processed foods, rising consumer interest in clean-label and natural ingredients, and its important applications in pharmaceuticals and paper production. As more manufacturers shift toward natural additives, demand for native corn starch is expected to expand across both established and emerging economies.

On the supply side, the native corn starch market is expected to face some challenges. Countries like India, one of the largest corn starch exporters, have shifted focus toward corn-based ethanol production, which may impact global supply chains. Similarly, China is expected to reduce its corn and wheat imports while focusing on domestic production, affecting the global flow of imports. Turkey is anticipated to face domestic production challenges, leading to market contraction and increased import dependency in 2024. Although an increase in production levels is expected in Romania, adverse weather conditions such as droughts may hinder supply routes and yields. In conclusion, while demand remains strong, supply constraints may put upward pressure on native corn starch prices in 2025.

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