Starches Market Analysis Forecast 2025 To 2032

Posted 2026-01-28 05:14:06

Market Overview:

Starches in the market derive from natural carbohydrate extraction of corn, potatoes, wheat, cassava and rice. The starches serve multiple purposes in food, pharmaceutical, textile, paper and bioplastic industries. Starch functions as a thickening and stabilizing and binding component in food products including sauces and baked goods and dairy alternatives. Industrial starches serve three main functions in paper production through surface sizing and packaging adhesives and biodegradable polymer base applications.

Key players:

Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ingredion Incorporated, Tate Lyle, Roquette Frres, Grain Processing Corporation, Avebe, Emsland Group, Tereos, Beneo, AGRANA Group, Sdzucker Group, Manildra Group, Penford Corporation, Altia Industrial Services, Universal Starch Chem Allied, SPAC Starch Products India Ltd, Everest Starch India Pvt Ltd, Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited, Thai Flour Industry Co Ltd

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Market segmentation:

Product Type

Native Starch
Modified Starch
Sweeteners
Starch Derivatives
Others

Source

Corn
Wheat
Potato
Cassava
Rice

Application

Food Beverages
Pharmaceuticals
Paper Textiles
Animal Feed
Others

Function

Thickening
Stabilizing
Binding
Gelling
Others

Mega Trend Connect:

This report offers deep insights into how mega trends such as health-driven consumption, sustainability, digitalization, and supply-chain resilience are transforming basic ingredients. It further examines the impact of product innovation, processing advancements, clean-label reformulation, and evolving consumer preferences across this segment. The report assesses regulatory compliance, cost pressures, channel evolution, and ecosystem maturity shaping global market development.

Global Trade Outlook:

Global trade in basic ingredients is increasingly shaped by food safety regulation, labeling standards, sustainability mandates, and volatility in agricultural and energy inputs. Cross-border scalability is constrained by country-specific approvals, logistics complexity, and cold-chain or shelf-life requirements, driving regionalized sourcing and production strategies. Competitive advantage now depends on regulatory readiness, resilient supply chains, and localized market execution.

Region Analysis:

The starches market leadership of North America stems from substantial U.S. food and beverage industry requirements. The region maintains its market position because it produces abundant corn crops and operates sophisticated processing facilities and experiences growing demand for clean-label plant-based products across food and pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.

Recent

In February 2024, Ingredion introduced NOVATION Indulge 2940 as a non - GMO functional native corn starch which provides clean-label gelling and film-forming properties suitable for dairy desserts and yogurts and alternative dairy formulations.

F&Q:

Q1. What is the projected market size & growth rate of the Starches Market?

Starches Market was valued at USD 58.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach to USD 97.3 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2032.

Q2. What are the key driving factors for the growth of the Starches Market?

Starches Market is driven by Rising Demand in Processed Foods, Growth of Biodegradable Materials, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Applications, Raw Material Price Volatility, Health & Nutritional Concerns, Stringent Regulatory Standards, Innovative Modification Techniques, Expansion in Emerging Economies, Biofuel & Fermentation Feedstocks, Competition from Alternative Polymers, Supply Chain Disruptions, Technical Integration Issues.

Q3. What are the top players operating in the Starches Market?

The major players in the market are Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ingredion Incorporated, Tate Lyle, Roquette Frres, Grain Processing Corporation, Avebe, Emsland Group, Tereos, Beneo, AGRANA Group, Sdzucker Group, Manildra Group, Penford Corporation, Altia Industrial Services, Universal Starch Chem Allied, SPAC Starch Products India Ltd, Everest Starch India Pvt Ltd, Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited, Thai Flour Industry Co Ltd

Q4. What segments are covered in the Starches Market?

The Global Starches Market is segmented based on Product Type, Source, Application, Function, and Geography.

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