Amylaceous Finishing Agents Market

The article provides a detailed analysis of the global market for finishing agents with amylaceous basis, predicting an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is expected to grow with a projected CAGR of +3.8% in volume and +5.7% in value by 2030. Consumption reached record highs in 2021 before a slight decline in 2022, while production and imports also experienced fluctuations. China leads in both consumption and production, followed by India and the United States. France recorded the highest growth rates among major consuming countries. Import and export trends, along with price variations, are also discussed, highlighting key players like France, Germany, and the United States in the global market.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for finishing agents with amylaceous basis worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 808K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Finishing Agents With Amylaceous Basis

In 2022, approx. 600K tons of finishing agents with amylaceous basis were consumed worldwide; falling by -2.9% on 2021. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at 618K tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

The global amylaceous finishing agents market value reduced to $1.1B in 2022, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, posted resilient growth. Global consumption peaked at $1.2B in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Consumption By Country

China (118K tons) remains the largest amylaceous finishing agents consuming country worldwide, accounting for 20% of total volume. Moreover, amylaceous finishing agents consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (47K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (38K tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +12.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+11.0% per year) and the United States (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest amylaceous finishing agents markets worldwide were China ($175M), Japan ($151M) and India ($82M), together accounting for 37% of the global market. The United States, Pakistan, Russia, Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey, Iran, Portugal, Slovakia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

France, with a CAGR of +24.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of amylaceous finishing agents per capita consumption in 2022 were Slovakia (2,005 kg per 1000 persons), Portugal (1,293 kg per 1000 persons) and Japan (206 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Finishing Agents With Amylaceous Basis

In 2022, approx. 574K tons of finishing agents with amylaceous basis were produced worldwide; waning by -5.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum volume at 607K tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, amylaceous finishing agents production declined to $1B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 90%. Global production peaked at $1.2B in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Production By Country

China (121K tons) remains the largest amylaceous finishing agents producing country worldwide, accounting for 21% of total volume. Moreover, amylaceous finishing agents production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (48K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (43K tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China amounted to +12.9%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+9.4% per year) and the United States (+6.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Finishing Agents With Amylaceous Basis

In 2022, global amylaceous finishing agents imports contracted to 92K tons, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at 116K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, amylaceous finishing agents imports dropped to $101M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 30%. Global imports peaked at $122M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

Portugal (13K tons), Slovakia (11K tons), Germany (10K tons), France (8.9K tons), Poland (7.5K tons) and Italy (6K tons) represented roughly 62% of total imports in 2022. Canada (3.9K tons), Cambodia (3K tons), Belgium (2.4K tons), Sweden (2.3K tons), the United States (2.1K tons), the Netherlands (1.7K tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (1.5K tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +44.5%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($17M) constitutes the largest market for imported finishing agents with amylaceous basis worldwide, comprising 17% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($8.4M), with an 8.4% share of global imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Portugal totaled +8.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-3.0% per year) and Slovakia (+15.2% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average amylaceous finishing agents import price amounted to $1,099 per ton, waning by -2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $1,199 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,265 per ton), while France ($413 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Finishing Agents With Amylaceous Basis

In 2022, global amylaceous finishing agents exports plummeted to 67K tons, falling by -17.6% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at 109K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, amylaceous finishing agents exports expanded rapidly to $88M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 42%. The global exports peaked at $115M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

In 2022, France (18K tons) and Germany (17K tons) represented the key exporters of finishing agents with amylaceous basisaround the world, together recording near 54% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United States (7.2K tons), Spain (5.6K tons) and China (4K tons), together achieving a 25% share of total exports. The Netherlands (2.6K tons), Thailand (2.2K tons), Italy (2.1K tons), South Korea (1.2K tons) and Belgium (1.2K tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($15M), the United States ($15M) and Germany ($14M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 50% of global exports. China, Spain, Italy, Thailand, Belgium, the Netherlands and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

China, with a CAGR of +18.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average amylaceous finishing agents export price stood at $1,327 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($2,938 per ton), while the Netherlands ($614 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform