United Kingdom: Maltodextrine Market 2025

Maltodextrine Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK maltodextrine market decreased by -12.2% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Maltodextrine Production in the UK

In value terms, maltodextrine production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +74.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Maltodextrine production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Maltodextrine Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, maltodextrine exports from the UK fell remarkably to X tons, waning by -23% compared with 2020. In general, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -26.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, maltodextrine exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of maltodextrine exports from the UK, with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Costa Rica, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, New Zealand, Sweden, Spain, Yemen and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +57.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for maltodextrine exported from the UK were Denmark ($X), Ireland ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 41% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Belgium, France, Costa Rica, Spain, Hong Kong SAR, Sweden and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +65.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, maltodextrine export price increased by +78.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 18%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Maltodextrine Imports

Imports into the UK

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of maltodextrine and maltodextine syrup decreased by -20.3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, maltodextrine imports shrank to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of maltodextrine imports to the UK, with a combined 56% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Ireland, Slovakia, Spain, Poland, Germany, China, Israel, Indonesia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +87.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest maltodextrine suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 48% of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Spain, Ireland, Slovakia, Germany, Indonesia, Poland, Israel, China and Finland, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +72.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average maltodextrine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 19%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 the Netherlands (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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