Africa: Starch Glue Market 2025

Starch Glue Market Size in Africa

The African starch glue market contracted to $X in 2021, which is down by -14.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Starch Glue Production in Africa

In value terms, starch glue production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +11.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Starch Glue Exports

Exports in Africa

For the third consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in overseas shipments of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches, which increased by 54% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 207% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, starch glue exports expanded to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 266% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the key exporter of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), constituting a 12% share of total exports. Kenya (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches exports, with a CAGR of +86.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Africa (+21.1%) and Kenya (+7.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Egypt (+78 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kenya (-30.9 p.p.) and South Africa (-33.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest starch glue supplier in Africa, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt stood at +75.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+9.7% per year) and Kenya (+7.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -31.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 19%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Starch Glue Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches, when their volume decreased by -2.7% to X tons. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +73.2% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, starch glue imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +63.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Algeria (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) represented roughly 34% of total imports in 2021. Morocco (X tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (8.2%), Tunisia (7.1%) and Egypt (4.9%). The following importers - South Africa (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Angola (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) - together made up 17% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Swaziland (with a CAGR of +48.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest starch glue importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Morocco ($X), together comprising 40% of total imports.

Swaziland, with a CAGR of +33.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+18.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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