Australia: Maltodextrine Market 2025

Maltodextrine Market Size in Australia

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Australian maltodextrine market, when its value decreased by -11.6% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Maltodextrine Production in Australia

In value terms, maltodextrine production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 8.6%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Maltodextrine Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of maltodextrine and maltodextine syrup were exported from Australia; picking up by 43% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 389% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, maltodextrine exports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 202%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main destinations of maltodextrine exports from Australia, with a combined 57% share of total exports. These countries were followed by New Zealand, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Ireland and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +390.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for maltodextrine exported from Australia were China ($X), the United States ($X) and New Zealand ($X), together accounting for 55% of total exports. Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Ireland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +237.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average maltodextrine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -31.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 36%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were New Zealand ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Maltodextrine Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of maltodextrine and maltodextine syrup increased by 14% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, maltodextrine imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of maltodextrine to Australia, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, maltodextrine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sevenfold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-3.9% per year) and Malaysia (+14.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of maltodextrine and maltodextine syrup to Australia, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-1.3% per year) and Indonesia (+17.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average maltodextrine import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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