In September 2021, Ukraine's corn starch exports saw a 22% month-over-month decrease from August but an 11% year-over-year increase, according to Ukrainian agricultural consultancy, UkrAgroConsult. This decline is attributed to Indonesia's absence as a buyer in September, despite China's significant increase in imports, seven times more than September 2020. The European Union (EU) cut its corn starch purchases by 39% compared to the previous season, while Nigeria's imports rose to 23% of the total, making it the second-largest buyer after China, indicating a shift in demand dynamics in the global corn starch market.