Corn Starch prices in the European market recorded a slight decline in the first half of July 2025 after witnessing a sharp increase in June. The earlier price surge was driven by higher maize costs and strong demand across Germany, Romania, and Turkey. However, weak procurement activity and soft domestic demand have now eased market pressure. Prices are expected to decline further in the second half of July.
Corn Starch prices in Europe fell slightly in the first half of July 2025 after a big jump in June. The price hike in June was mainly driven by a big rise in maize prices in several European countries. This led to higher production costs and firming up of prices by suppliers. However, as per ChemAnalyst, easing of procurement and decline in end user demand in multiple regions have since cooled the market and prices are now retreating marginally as the second half of the month progresses.
In June 2025, Corn Starch prices in Germany rose sharply due to a big jump in maize prices and strong domestic and international demand. German manufacturing sector improved significantly; new orders grew at the fastest pace since March 2022. Manufacturers expanded production for the fourth consecutive month and purchasing activity grew for the first time in three years. Although Euro appreciated against US Dollar slightly affected the export competitiveness, it did not stop suppliers from increasing prices of Corn Starch to maintain margin.
Romania saw a similar pricing trend for corn Starch. Corn Starch prices went up in June as maize price was high due to strong exports. Local maize shortage increased input costs and encouraged producers to be bullish. Romania’s increased manufacturing activity and growing international demand kept the upward trend going. The Romanian Leu appreciated against the US Dollar and exporters had to adjust prices to maintain their profit margin. Overall, the month ended with higher prices of Corn Starch despite stable domestic production volumes.
In Turkey, Corn Starch prices only went up slightly in June despite the big jump in maize prices. The US Dollar appreciated against the Turkish Lira and import costs increased for Maize, adding to the inflationary pressure. Turkish manufacturing contracted for the 15th month in a row, and that put pressure on production and created local supply shortage for Corn Starch. With high freight costs and long delivery times, prices went up a bit during the month. But Corn Starch demand was stable, buyers were cautious and procurement was slow due to economic uncertainty.
As July progresses, the market outlook across the European Corn Starch landscape appears bearish. According to market experts, prices are expected to decline in the second half of July due to soft procurement activity and subdued domestic demand. Buyers are increasingly focused on destocking existing inventories, limiting new purchases and exerting downward pressure on Corn Starch prices. Corn Starch export volumes are anticipated to weaken as international inquiries taper off, while production levels are likely to remain steady. With no immediate supply-side constraints, the European Corn Starch market is poised for a period of price correction amid a shift in demand sentiment.
