- 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.