MENA: Starch Glue Market 2025

Starch Glue Market Size in MENA

In 2021, the MENA's starch glue market decreased by -6.5% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after six years of growth. The total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -19.2% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Starch Glue Production in MENA

In value terms, starch glue production expanded 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 +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -1.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Starch Glue Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2021, approx. X tons of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches were exported in MENA; with an increase of 57% against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 82%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, starch glue exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 207% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) represented the major exporter of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches, generating 67% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a 23% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (7.2%).

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, Saudi Arabia (+18.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Egypt (+66 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Saudi Arabia and Turkey saw its share reduced by -6.7% and -36.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest starch glue supplier in MENA, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt amounted to +75.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+16.7% per year) and Turkey (-1.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, falling by -29.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Starch Glue Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2021, starch glue imports in MENA surged to X tons, jumping by 73% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, starch glue imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kuwait represented the main importer of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches in MENA, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 37% of total imports in 2021. Turkey (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 45% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Kuwait increased at an average annual rate of +24.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Oman (+24.8%), Bahrain (+18.9%), Algeria (+15.8%), Turkey (+12.8%), the United Arab Emirates (+5.5%) and Morocco (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +24.8% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kuwait, Bahrain, Algeria, Oman and Turkey increased by +24, +4.3, +2.8, +2.4 and +2.4 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Algeria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 57% of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +17.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 0.6%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+11.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform