Food Starch Market by Raw Material (Maize, Wheat, Potato, Cassava, and Others), Product Type (Native Starch, Modified Starch, Starch Derivatives), End User (Business to Business, Business to Consumer), and Region 2025-2033
AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG(AGRANA Zucker, Starke und Frucht Holding AG)
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
BENEO(Sudzucker Group)
Cargill Incorporated
Grain Processing Corporation(Kent Corporation)
Ingredion Inc
Roquette Freres
Royal Avebe
Sonish Starch Technology Co. Ltd.
SPAC Starch Products(India) Private Limited
Tereos
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The global food starch market size reached USD 27.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 40.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.33% during 2025-2033. The utilization of food starch as a versatile ingredient, increasing demand for processed and convenience foods, and exponential growth in the food and beverage (F&B) represent some of the factors driving the market.
Food starch is a complex carbohydrate derived from various plant sources such as corn, wheat, rice, potatoes, and tapioca. The starch is extracted from these sources and then processed to remove impurities and improve its functional properties. Food starch is a versatile ingredient in the food industry that improve the shelf life of foods and prevent them from breaking down during storage. There are numerous types of food starch available, each with its own unique properties and characteristics. For instance, some starches are more resistant to heat and acid, making them ideal for acidic foods or high-temperature processing. Other starches are more easily digestible and can be used in products designed for people with specific dietary needs. In recent years, food starch has gained traction due to the exponential growth in the food and beverage (F&B) industry.
Food Starch Market Trends:
One of the primary factors driving the market is the rising utilization of food starch as a thickener, stabilizer, and binding agent in the food industry. Additionally, the increasing demand for processed and convenience foods is creating a positive market outlook. Other than this, with busy lifestyles and changing dietary habits, consumers are increasingly opting for ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and bakery products, which require the use of food starch, thus positively influencing the market growth. In line with this, significant technological advancements in food processing have also played a significant role in expanding food starch applications, thereby escalating its demand globally. Furthermore, with the growing health concerns, consumers are choosing healthier food options. Due to this, the demand for functional ingredients like food starch is expected to increase, creating new opportunities for manufacturers in the food industry. Apart from these factors, the increasing awareness among consumers about the clean-label and natural food ingredients has encouraged them to look for products that are made with natural and minimally processed ingredients. This has accelerated the product demand as food starch is derived from various natural sources, including corn, wheat, and potatoes, making it an attractive ingredient for consumers who are seeking natural and clean-label products. Apart from this, the increasing popularity of gluten-free products is also driving the demand for food starch as it can be used as a substitute for gluten in many food products, making it a valuable ingredient for manufacturers of gluten-free foods.
Key Market Segmentation:
Raw Material Insights:
Maize
Wheat
Potato
Cassava
Others
Product Type Insights:
Native Starch
Modified Starch
Starch Derivatives
End User Insights:
Business to Business
Confectionary
Bakery
Dairy
Beverages
Others
Business to Consumer
Regional Insights:
North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America was the largest market for food starch. Some of the factors driving the North America food starch market included growing demand for processed and convenience foods, the increasing health concerns among consumers, and the advancements in food processing technology.
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global food starch market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG (AGRANA Zucker, Starke, Starke und Frucht Holding AG), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BENEO (Sudzucker Group), Cargill Incorporated, Grain Processing Corporation (Kent Corporation), Ingredion Inc., Roquette Freres, Royal Avebe, Sonish Starch Technology Co. Ltd., SPAC Starch Products (India) Private Limited, Tereos, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
How has the global food starch market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global food starch market?
What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global food starch market?
What are the key regional markets?
Which countries represent the most attractive food starch market?
What is the breakup of the market based on the raw material?
Which is the most attractive raw material in the food starch market?
What is the breakup of the market based on the product type?
Which is the most attractive product type in the food starch market?
What is the breakup of the market based on the end user?
Which is the most attractive end user in the food starch market?
What is the competitive structure of the global food starch market?
Who are the key players/companies in the global food starch market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Food Starch Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Raw Material
6.1 Maize
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Wheat
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Potato
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
6.4 Cassava
6.4.1 Market Trends
6.4.2 Market Forecast
6.5 Others
6.5.1 Market Trends
6.5.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Product Type
7.1 Native Starch
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Modified Starch
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Starch Derivatives
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by End User
8.1 Business to Business
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Key Segments
8.1.1.1 Confectionery
8.1.1.2 Bakery
8.1.1.3 Dairy
8.1.1.4 Beverages
8.1.1.5 Others
8.1.3 Market Forecast
8.2 Business to Consumer
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
9.1 North America
9.1.1 United States
9.1.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
9.1.2 Canada
9.1.2.1 Market Trends
9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Asia-Pacific
9.2.1 China
9.2.1.1 Market Trends
9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2.2 Japan
9.2.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
9.2.3 India
9.2.3.1 Market Trends
9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
9.2.4 South Korea
9.2.4.1 Market Trends
9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
9.2.5 Australia
9.2.5.1 Market Trends
9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
9.2.6 Indonesia
9.2.6.1 Market Trends
9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
9.2.7 Others
9.2.7.1 Market Trends
9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.1.1 Market Trends
9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
9.3.2 France
9.3.2.1 Market Trends
9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3.3 United Kingdom
9.3.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
9.3.4 Italy
9.3.4.1 Market Trends
9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
9.3.5 Spain
9.3.5.1 Market Trends
9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
9.3.6 Russia
9.3.6.1 Market Trends
9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
9.3.7 Others
9.3.7.1 Market Trends
9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Latin America
9.4.1 Brazil
9.4.1.1 Market Trends
9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
9.4.2 Mexico
9.4.2.1 Market Trends
9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
9.4.3 Others
9.4.3.1 Market Trends
9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Middle East and Africa
9.5.1 Market Trends
9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
10.1 Overview
10.2 Drivers
10.3 Restraints
10.4 Opportunities
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
12.1 Overview
12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
12.4 Degree of Competition
12.5 Threat of New Entrants
12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
14.1 Market Structure
14.2 Key Players
14.3 Profiles of Key Players
14.3.1 AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG (AGRANA Zucker, Starke und Frucht Holding AG)