Maize Starch Prices in South Africa
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZAR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Export (unit value) | 2.31 | 44.80 | ▲ 194.5% | ▲ 194.5% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of January 2025, the maize starch price in South Africa is US$ 2.31 per kg (44.80 ZAR), up 194.5% year-on-year.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes — maize starch in South Africa
Exports UN Comtrade · 2025
In 2025, South Africa exported $6.1K (2.7 t) of maize starch▼ 87.9% YoY. That ranks #33 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top maize starch exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2025
- #1 Belgium $147.5M · 47.6%
- #2 Netherlands $63.9M · 20.6%
- #3 Chile $60.6M · 19.6%
- #4 Mexico $19.6M · 6.3%
- #5 US $6.4M · 2.1%
Annual export data South Africa · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.1K | 2.7 t | $2.31 |
| 2024 | $50.5K | 64.5 t | $0.78 |
| 2023 | $17.9K | 27.6 t | $0.65 |
| 2022 | $20.7K | 8.3 t | $2.49 |
| 2021 | $15.1K | 22 t | $0.69 |
| 2020 | $1.4K | 0.7 t | $2.09 |
HS Code
maize starch is traded under Harmonized System code 1108.20. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS — UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.