Key Highlights
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Potato Starch demand stayed soft in August, with pharma and food sectors pulling back on purchases.
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Exports took a hit, as the ongoing US-EU tariff made Danish Potato Starch less attractive overseas.
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Oversupply kept prices low, thanks to cheaper potatoes and expanded EU cultivation.
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Buyers played it safe, sticking to spot deals and avoiding long-term commitments for Potato Starch.
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September may offer a lift, as seasonal trends hint at a possible rebound in Potato Starch interest.
On the demand side, Potato Starch saw subdued demand for the month of August ****, with weakened consumption in downstream industries such as pharmaceutical and food processing. This culminated in a notable weakening of domestic offtake and a larger reduction in international orders due to a high inventory level. Procurement has also decreased as suppliers established considerably high inventory levels relative to normal levels, which required purchasers to slowdown new orders. Moreover, the lack...
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