USDA raised its Nebraska corn yield forecast by 11 bushels per acre, prompting producer skepticism. The higher outlook added market volatility and pushed corn futures lower after the report. Tight input costs and uncertain yields keep price pressure downward.
Algeria’s state grains agency issued an international tender to buy 50,000 tons of milling wheat for December shipment. The purchase demand adds to near‑term consumption needs, creating upward pressure on wheat prices.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Starch | China | FOB | USD 429.45/MT | August 2026 |
| Corn Starch | India | CIF | USD 570.82/MT | August 2026 |
| Corn Starch | USA | CIF | USD 520.32/MT | August 2026 |
| Corn Starch | Brazil | CIF | USD 539.31/MT | August 2026 |
| Corn Starch | Canada | CIF | USD 528.81/MT | August 2026 |
| Corn Starch | China | FOB | USD 436.97/MT | July 2026 |
| Corn Starch | India | CIF | USD 578.93/MT | July 2026 |
| Corn Starch | USA | CIF | USD 497.91/MT | July 2026 |
| Corn Starch | Brazil | CIF | USD 526.98/MT | July 2026 |
| Corn Starch | Canada | CIF | USD 506.04/MT | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average prices of Corn Starch were ~USD 436.97/MT (FOB) in July and ~USD 429.45/MT in August, showing a ~1.7% decrease. India saw a smaller dip, with average import prices easing about 1.4% from ~USD 578.93/MT (CIF) in July to ~USD 570.82/MT in August. In China, corn stayed weak as state grain sales added supply and feed mills switched to wheat, sorghum and barley. Starch processors also shut plants for maintenance and bought less corn. Cheaper corn let Chinese exporters offer lower starch prices, which pulled Indian import prices down. The fall in India stayed small because El Niño left monsoon rainfall about 15% below normal, raising concerns over local corn supply.
Europe
European starch producers faced strong cost pressure after an exceptionally hot, dry summer damaged the corn crop. EU grain maize yield prospects were cut 8%. Heatwaves during pollination and lower planting, caused by higher fertilizer costs linked to the Middle East conflict, reduced local corn supply. Ukrainian export disruptions removed a key nearby source, so processors relied more on imports from the US and Brazil, which raised feedstock costs.
North America
In the USA, average corn starch import prices stood at nearly USD 497.91/MT (CIF) in July and rose to roughly USD 520.32/MT in August, a gain of ~4.5%. Canada followed a similar trend, with average prices increasing about 4.5% from ~USD 506.04/MT (CIF) to ~USD 528.81/MT. Drought and extreme heat cut US corn crop prospects, especially in Nebraska, North Dakota and Kansas. Strong export demand for US corn, as buyers replaced Ukrainian supply, further tightened feedstock for starch makers.
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According to Procurement Resource, Corn starch prices are likely to stay mixed. Tight corn supply should support prices in drought-hit markets, while new-crop harvests may keep feedstock costs low elsewhere.
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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.
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.
Corn Syrup and Other Sugars, Thickening Agent, Sauces and Soups, Adhesives, Paper Products, Anti-Sticking Agent, Textile Manufacturing
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In this production process, corn is first soaked in water for at least 2 days, in order to ferment a little. This facilitates the separation of germ and endosperm, from which Corn Starch is removed by washing.
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