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Potato Starch Price Trend Analysis 2026: Market Insights, Latest News, Supply Demand Analysis, Historical Prices & Price Drivers
Written ByPragati Agarwal
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Potato Starch Price Trend Q3 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato Starch | China | FOB | USD 1,623.32/MT | August 2026 |
| Potato Starch | India | FOB | USD 2,395.25/MT | August 2026 |
| Potato Starch | USA | CIF | USD 1,335.43/MT | August 2026 |
| Potato Starch | Brazil | FOB | USD 1,626.35/MT | August 2026 |
| Potato Starch | Canada | FOB | USD 1,651.69/MT | August 2026 |
| Potato Starch | China | FOB | USD 1,600.68/MT | July 2026 |
| Potato Starch | India | FOB | USD 2,460.23/MT | July 2026 |
| Potato Starch | USA | CIF | USD 1,621.10/MT | July 2026 |
| Potato Starch | Brazil | FOB | USD 1,610.24/MT | July 2026 |
| Potato Starch | Canada | FOB | USD 1,632.11/MT | July 2026 |
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Potato Starch Price Trend Q3 2026
- Potato starch prices moved in a narrow range in Q3 2026, with plentiful raw potato supply and cheaper imported starch keeping the overall market weak.
- Raw potato costs stayed low due to bumper harvests and full cold stores, although higher-priced processing potatoes briefly lifted costs for Chinese starch makers.
- Demand from food, paper and textile users remained soft, and buyers purchased cautiously as low-cost imports offered a cheaper alternative to local supply.
In China, the average price of Potato Starch edged up from ~USD 1,600.68/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 1,623.32/MT in August, a small rise of ~1.4%. India's average price moved lower, easing about 2.6% from ~USD 2,460.23/MT (FOB) to ~USD 2,395.25/MT. In China, starch makers faced slightly higher raw material costs in mid-quarter, as the southwest crop entered its late selling phase and more expensive processing potatoes arrived from the Central Plains, which supported export offers in August. However, the domestic market stayed under pressure, as low-priced imported starch competed with local output and factory prices eased steadily. By late September, the northern harvest added fresh supply and lowered feedstock costs further. In India, producers benefited from very cheap raw potatoes after a bumper harvest, with only about 40% of Agra's cold-store stocks withdrawn by early September. Weaker food-processing demand and higher transport costs linked to the Gulf conflict also reduced outside sales, pushing starch offers down.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, potato starch prices are likely to stay soft as cheap feedstock and competing imports continue to weigh on the market.
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- Global potato starch markets remained stable in Q2 2026 as regional potato supply conditions created varied pricing pressure across major producing markets.
- Feedstock availability influenced costs, with India’s 2025-26 potato production estimated at 59.889 million MT, up 2.25% year over year according Second Advance Estimates of Horticultural Crop Area and Production released by Department of Agriculture.
- Downstream demand remained supported by food processing, with U.S. potato processor usage increasing 4% year over year by June.
Asia
During the second quarter of 2026, Potato Starch prices in China were ~USD 1,518.82/MT in April and ~USD 2,330.00/MT in June, showing a ~6.4% increase. Similarly, in India, prices increased from ~USD 2,106.47/MT in April to ~USD 2,372.00/MT in June, showing a ~12.6% increase. Asian raw-material conditions remained mixed during Q2’26. India recorded higher potato availability, with 2025-26 production estimated at 59.889 million MT, increasing 2.25% from the previous year. Higher supply reduced feedstock pressure for starch processors, although regional processing demand and quality-grade availability influenced procurement conditions. China experienced comparatively firmer conditions as high-quality potato availability remained tighter. Food processing demand supported consumption, while increasing potato-processing investments strengthened competition for suitable raw materials.
Europe
European potato starch markets remained influenced by strong potato availability and comfortable processing conditions. High raw-potato availability allowed producers to maintain stable operations and limited feedstock-driven price increases during Q2. Late-quarter concerns over upcoming crop conditions in some regions introduced potential future supply risks, but they had limited impact on immediate market conditions. Food ingredients, specialty starch applications and industrial uses provided steady demand, while capacity investments in modified potato starch supported long-term supply flexibility.
North America
Potato Starch prices in the United States increased to ~USD 1,518.82/MT in April and ~USD 1,605.00/MT in June, showing a ~5.7% increase. The market received support from firmer potato availability conditions, with stored potato inventories remaining below the previous year. Higher processing activity increased competition for available potatoes, supporting raw-material costs. However, regional oversupply in some areas limited stronger upward movement.
About Potato Starch
Potato Starch is basically starch that is derived from potatoes. Potato Starch comprises of large oval, spherical granules that are found in different range or size, generally between 5 and 100 μm. Potato starch is a very refined starch composed of minimal protein or fat, which gives it a bright white colour. This powder has a high binding strength, reasonable viscosity and a minimal foaming capacity.
Potato Starch Product Detail
Industrial Uses
General thickener, Binder, Texturiser, Anti-caking or gelling agent, Finished products , Snack foods, Processed meats, Baked goods, Noodles, Shredded cheese, Sauces, Gravies, Soups, Yeast filtration
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Cargill, Incorporated, Ingredion Incorporated, Emsland Group, Tereos S.A., Novidon B.V
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China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
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Potato Starch Production Processes
- Production of Potato Starch from Potatoes via Extraction
To produce starch, firstly potatoes are crushed. Then, these crushed potatoes are used to release the starch grains from their destroyed cells. Finally, the starch is washed out and dried to powdered form, thus, resulting in the formation of Potato Starch.
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