Corn trading lower at midday with spillover pressure from the wheat market. Weather forecast shows dry conditions in key areas, potentially tightening supply and affecting price direction downward in the short term.
Corn prices showing losses after recent strength, with spillover from sharp wheat market declines weighing on the market. Export sales data and weather forecast for limited precipitation are influencing price direction.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Starch | China | FOB | USD 418.84/MT | May 2026 |
| Corn Starch | India | CIF | USD 552.08/MT | May 2026 |
| Corn Starch | USA | CIF | USD 515.89/MT | May 2026 |
| Corn Starch | Brazil | CIF | USD 546.01/MT | May 2026 |
| Corn Starch | Canada | CIF | USD 524.32/MT | May 2026 |
| Corn Starch | China | CIF | USD 419.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Corn Starch | India | CIF | USD 527/MT | April 2026 |
| Corn Starch | USA | CIF | USD 526/MT | April 2026 |
| Corn Starch | Brazil | CIF | USD 520.46/MT | April 2026 |
| Corn Starch | Canada | CIF | USD 505/MT | April 2026 |
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Asia
In the second quarter of 2026, the monthly average corn starch price in China was ~RMB 2.8458/kg in April and ~RMB 2.8458/kg in the subsequent month. Stable prices were driven by balanced corn supply dynamics and stable operations in starch processing facilities. Demand on the downstream side from food processing and industrial fermentation industries was also steady, preventing any directional movement despite slight upstream cost variations. Meanwhile, the monthly average corn starch price in India was ~INR 50.1098/kg in April and ~INR 52.5045/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~4.8%. Prices moved higher due to firm domestic demand from food processing, adhesives, and textile industries. Corn procurement costs remained relatively stable, but seasonal demand fluctuations and stronger industrial offtake supported upward movement.
North America
In the second quarter of 2026, the monthly average corn starch price in North America was ~USD 500.38/MT in April and ~USD 515.89/MT in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~3.1%. Prices were firm on account of stable demand from food processing and paper industry sectors. While corn supply was stable, the rising use of starch derivatives by industries drove firmer prices during the quarter.
South America
In the second quarter of 2026, the monthly average corn starch price in Brazil was ~BRL 2.7387/kg in April and ~BRL 2.8447/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~3.9%. Prices firmed up owing to stable export demand and consumption from food processing and bio-industrial applications.
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According to Procurement Resource, corn starch prices are expected to remain stable with a mild upward bias, driven more by steady downstream consumption and seasonal procurement patterns than by major shifts in corn feedstock fundamentals.
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Asia
Corn starch price trend in the Asian markets remained balanced with a firm undertone during Q1’26, supported by improving feedstock sentiment and steady downstream demand. In China, corn starch prices averaged at around ~2.89 RMB/Kg in January and increased to about ~3.05 RMB/Kg in March, reflecting an approximate 5% rise over the quarter. The increase was primarily driven by firmer domestic corn prices, tightening availability in certain regions, and cautious seller positioning.
Similarly, in India, prices averaged at around ~35.26 INR/Kg in January and rose to nearly ~36.38 INR/Kg in March, marking an about 3% increase. The rise was supported by stable demand from the food and pharmaceutical sectors, along with firm raw material sentiment. Overall, the Asian market maintained a steady upward bias, with limited volatility due to balanced supply-demand conditions.
Europe
Corn starch prices in Europe followed a stable-to-firm trend during Q1’26, supported by steady industrial demand and resilient production economics. In Germany, the market remained adequately supplied, but prices were supported by firm corn feedstock sentiment and persistent energy cost considerations. Demand from the food processing, pharmaceutical, and bio-based sectors remained moderate, while buyers continued to be cautious in their procurement amid broader agricultural uncertainty. Although elevated inventories capped sharp increases, suppliers maintained stable offers, keeping the overall market sentiment firm with slight upward movement toward the end of the quarter.
North America
Corn starch prices in the USA remained stable to firm during Q1’26, shaped by strong corn market sentiment and export-driven optimism. Outlook strengthened as U.S. corn demand remained robust, supported by strong export momentum and expectations that ending stocks could tighten if acreage or yields underperformed.
At the same time, the Iran conflict pushed fertilizer and fuel prices higher, raising concerns over planting economics and future corn supply costs, even though most near-term inventories remained comfortable. Reports of elevated corn acreage intentions and ample March stock levels initially capped stronger upside, but persistent optimism around export demand, reduced profitability in competing crops, and concerns over weather and Brazil’s delayed harvest helped keep feedstock sentiment firm. These upstream developments translated into a corn starch market supported by producers, who maintained stable offers, while downstream buyers largely limited purchases to essential volumes.
Corn starch or better known as maize starch is the starch that is extracted from the corn (maize) grain. The starch is derived from the endosperm of the kernel. Corn starch is a common food ingredient that is often utilised as a thickening agent in sauces or soups, as well as in making corn syrup and even some other kinds of the sugars.
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