In 2024, Germany leads European wheat starch imports with 256.79 million kilograms, followed by the Netherlands and France at 115.23 and 92.333 million kilograms, respectively. Italy experienced a significant growth of 43.33% year-on-year in 2023, while Lithuania saw the highest growth rate of 48.9%. Conversely, countries like Croatia and Estonia faced declines, with -11.72% and -45.42%, respectively. Over the past five years, trends indicate moderate growth in larger importers and fluctuating trends in smaller markets.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The potential for increased imports in response to climate change affecting domestic agricultural yields.
- Geopolitical factors impacting trade partnerships and tariffs within the EU and with external suppliers.
- Innovations and changes in industrial applications that could disproportionately benefit certain countries within the region.
Top countries in Import of Wheat Starch by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 256,790,000 | 2023 | +3.49% | +9.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 115,230,000 | 2023 | +4.2% | +4.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 92,333,000 | 2023 | +3.95% | +9.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 80,938,000 | 2023 | +24.31% | +43.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 76,166,000 | 2023 | +2.24% | +7.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 63,955,000 | 2023 | +0.89% | -1.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 49,542,000 | 2023 | +1.89% | +8.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 26,638,000 | 2023 | +1% | -1.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 13,964,000 | 2023 | -1.73% | -0.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 9,179,600 | 2023 |
