Industrial Starch Market Focused Insights Report 2025-2030, with Profiles of Key Players ADM, AGRANA Beteiligungs, Cargill, Ingredion, Roquette Freres, Tate & Lyle and Tereos - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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The Industrial Starch Market was valued at USD 94.88 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 130.25 billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 5.42%.

The global industrial starch market report consists of exclusive data on 22 vendors. The market is highly competitive, with a moderate market concentration level and a high level of fragmentation. Large multinational corporations as well as regional players exist together, which makes the competitive environment dynamic and ever-changing.

Global players focus on technological advancements, product differentiation, and supply chain optimization, while regional vendors compete on price efficiency, local raw material sourcing, and niche product offerings.

One of the biggest market challenges is the risk of penetration by poor-quality starch products, especially in price-sensitive markets. Sustainability has become a key differentiator in the industrial starch market. Vendors are increasingly investing in eco-friendly and bio-based starch products to align with environmental regulations and consumer preferences.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• By Product Type: Native starches lead the market, driven by increasing demand for gluten-free and plant-based foods.
• By Source: Cassava's growth is notable due to its economic benefits and high carbohydrate yield.
• By Application: The food & beverage sector remains dominant with the largest market share.
• By Geography: North America is the top producer and consumer, primarily due to its corn production capabilities.
• Growth Factor: The burgeoning food & beverage and pharmaceutical sectors are pivotal for the market's expansion.

MARKET TRENDS

Expansion of The Pharmaceutical Sector

Growth in the pharmaceutical sector is impacting the growth of the industrial starch market considerably, especially in the excipients segment. Starch is being extensively used as a disintegrant, binder, and filler for tablet and capsule formulations, providing controlled release and increased drug stability. Owing to the growing demand for generic drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and sustained-release products, pharmaceutical companies are adopting high-quality starch derivatives.

Pregelatinized starch has a wide range of applications in tablet formulations, such as better compressibility and enhanced flow characteristics, and it is a good option for direct compression tablet production. The increasing pharmaceutical manufacturing in countries such as India, China, and Brazil, driven by economical manufacturing and rising patient populations, is directly contributing to the demand for starch-based pharmaceutical excipients.

Rising Focus Towards Sustainability

The growing world emphasis on sustainability is greatly influencing the industrial starch market, with industries moving towards environmentally friendly replacements for synthetic substances. Governments globally are enforcing stringent policies to counteract plastic waste, and as a result, industries are turning towards biodegradable and sustainable alternatives. Starch, which is obtained from vegetation like corn, wheat, cassava, and potatoes, is a very good biodegradable material and is hence a prime content in green packaging, adhesives, and bio-based polymers.

Starch is naturally sustainable as it is renewable, biodegradable, and non-toxic. Starch is not produced from the depletion of fossil fuels compared to polymers, which are carbon-neutral and naturally replenished. Its property to break down without trace left behind as microplastic residue makes starch a coveted raw material for industries shifting to a circular economy. With more industries turning to sustainability, the application of industrial starch as an eco-friendly alternative will continue to grow across most sectors. Innovation in high-performance starch materials like biodegradable coatings, edible films, and emulsifiers derived from plants will provide new avenues for starch producers to grow.

MARKET DRIVERS

Rise In Demand In The Textile Industry

The textile sector is one of the largest consumers of industrial starch. Starch is mainly used in sizing to improve the strength, smoothness, and durability of yarns. It is a protective coating on fibers that minimizes breakage when the yarn is woven and maximizes the efficiency of textile production. Global increase in textile manufacturing, especially in nations such as China, India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam, is fueling growing demand for starch-based sizing agents.

Apart from sizing, starch is also vital in textile printing and dyeing as it enhances dye adhesion, viscosity control, and color fastness. Oxidized and cationic starches, which are modified starches, are applied in textile printing pastes to achieve better color retention, even fabric penetration, and less bleeding. The international growth of the fast fashion business has resulted in a boom in textile production, and hence the demand for starch-based processing agents has grown. Starch-based formulations are extensively applied as a result of their low cost, renewability, and simplicity of use.

Growth of The Food & Beverage Industry

Growing consumer demand for processed, ready-to-consume, and convenience foods is largely driving the industrial starch demand. Starch is extensively employed as a thickener, stabilizer, gelling agent, and moisture-retaining ingredient in processed food such as soups, sauces, frozen food, bakery items, and confectionery. With urban life and busy schedules, consumers are turning to convenient-to-prepare food products, which translates into increased use of starch-based additives that provide texture, shelf life, and product consistency.

Consumer awareness for clean-label, non-GMO, and organic food ingredients is fueling the industrial starch market, which is prompting companies to move towards natural and lower-processed starches. The dairy and bakery industries are major consumers of industrial starch, which they employ to improve texture, viscosity, and moisture retention. Modified starches in the bakery industry are applied to avoid staling of bread, cakes, and pastries, providing extended shelf life and freshness. Also, the growth in plant-based and vegan diets is contributing to the growth of the industrial starch market in the food & beverages industry.

INDUSTRY RESTRAINTS

Fluctuating Raw Material Prices

Fluctuating raw material prices, influenced by climate change and geopolitical issues, pose challenges to market stability.

GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS

In 2024, North America held the largest share of over 40% in the global industrial starch market. North America dominates a huge portion of the global industrial starch market with its huge production capacity, robust industry demand, and starch modification technology advancements. The region, which is dominated by the United States and Canada, boasts abundant raw material supplies, mostly corn, wheat, and potatoes, which are the primary raw materials used to extract starch.

Growing demand for modified and functional starches in food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, paper & packaging, textiles, and bioplastics is pushing market dynamics. The rising trend of green packaging and bio-based adhesives has also fueled investment and innovation in the direction of starch-based alternatives.

The pharmaceutical sector in North America is one of the major consumers of modified starches as disintegrants, fillers, and binders in tablet formulations. Owing to the growth of the nutraceutical and dietary supplement industry, starch-based excipients will see increasing demand.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

RECENT VENDOR ACTIVITIES

• August 2024 - Roquette Freres announced the expansion of its texturizing solutions portfolio with the launch of four new tapioca-based cook-up starches: CLEARAM TR 2010, CLEARAM TR 2510, CLEARAM TR 3010, and CLEARAM TR 4010. These newly developed starches cater to the specific textural requirements of food manufacturers and enhance the versatility of botanical-based solutions within Roquette's existing product range.
• February 2024 - Ingredion Incorporated introduced NOVATION Indulge 2940 starch, expanding its portfolio of clean-label texturizers. This marks the launch of the first non-GMO functional native corn starch, designed to deliver a distinct texture for gelling and co-texturizing applications, particularly in dairy, alternative dairy products, and desserts.

Key Vendors

• ADM
• AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG
• Cargill
• Grain Processing Corporation
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Roquette Freres
• Tate & Lyle
• Tereos

Other Prominent Vendors

• Anora Industrial
• BASF
• Beneo
• COFCO
• Emsland Group
• HL Agro Products
• KMC
• Manildra Group
• Meelunie
• Novamont
• Royal Avebe
• Royal Cosun
• SCG International Corporation
• SMS Group

Key Attributes:

SEGMENTATION & FORECASTS

• By Product Type
  • Native Starches
  • Modified Starches
  • Others
• By Source
  • Corn
  • Potato
  • Cassava
  • Wheat
  • Others
• By Application
  • Food & Beverage Sector
  • Non-Food & Beverage Sector
• By Geography
  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
  • APAC
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • Russia
    • UK
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Turkey
    • South Africa

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