The industrial starch market size is expected to reach USD 270.28 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Industrial Starch Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Source, Product, Application (Food & Beverage, Feed, Pharmaceuticals, and Others), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa); Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The industrial starch market is experiencing substantial growth, driven by its widespread use in the food, beverage, paper, and textile industries. The demand for starch as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent in food production contributes significantly to the industrial starch market size and revenue. The market is further boosted by the need for eco-friendly packaging solutions, where starch-based products serve as sustainable alternatives to synthetic polymers, enhancing industrial starch market value.
The rising adoption of biodegradable starch derivatives aligns with a strong market outlook as consumers and industries increasingly prioritize sustainable practices. This trend is expected to generate considerable industrial starch market opportunities, particularly as governments implement stricter regulations to reduce plastic waste and promote renewable materials. The food and beverage industry, which dominates starch usage, will continue to impact market growth, with starch applications in processed foods, snacks, and convenience products expanding the market share.
The pharmaceutical industry represents another opportunity for growth, as starch-based excipients are used in drug formulations, contributing to higher industrial starch market revenue. Technological advancements in starch modification are enabling the development of specialized starches tailored to specific applications, improving product functionality and driving demand. The industrial starch market is anticipated to see robust expansion, fueled by sustainable initiatives and innovative starch-based product developments, positioning it for continued success and higher market value in the coming years.
Industrial Starch Market Report Highlights
In terms of application, in 2024, the food & beverage segment accounted for the largest share of the market due to the high demand for starch as a thickening, stabilizing, and texturizing agent.
The wheat starch segment, based on source, is expected to witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period due to its increasing demand in food and beverage applications, particularly as a functional ingredient for gluten-free products, bakery goods, and processed foods, where it provides desired texture and stability.
In 2024, North America dominated the industrial starch market due to regulatory support for sustainable practices and increasing consumer preference for convenience and clean-label products.
The Asia Pacific market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period due to expanding industrial sectors and increasing focus on sustainable and biodegradable materials.
A few global key market players include Cargill, Incorporated; BASF; Archer Daniels Midland Company; Ingredion Incorporated; Tate & Lyle PLC; AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG; Grain Processing Corporation; Roquette Freres; Tereos Group; Royal Cosun; Altia Industrial; Global Bio-chem Technology Group Company Limited; General Starch Limited; Eiamheng; Cooperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A.; Galam Group.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the Industrial Starch market report on the basis of source, product, application, and region:
By Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2020-2034)
- Corn
- Wheat
- Cassava
- Potato
- Others
By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2020-2034)
- Native Starch and Starch Derivatives & Sweeteners
- Cationic Starch
- Ethylated Starch
- Oxidized Starch
- Acid Modified Starch
- Unmodified Starch
By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2020-2034)
- Food & Beverage
- Feed
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Dairy & Frozen Desserts
- Beverages
- Convenience Foods
- Others
- Pharmaceuticals
- Others
By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2020-2034)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Vietnam
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Industrial Starch Market Insights
- 4.1. Industrial Starch Market - Market Snapshot
- 4.2. Industrial Starch Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Growth in Paper and Packaging
- 4.2.1.2. Increasing Sustainability and Biodegradability Trends
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. Raw Material Price Volatility
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Industrial Starch Market Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Source
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Corn
- 5.3.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Corn, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Wheat
- 5.4.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Wheat, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Cassava
- 5.5.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Cassava, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.6. Potato
- 5.6.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Potato, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Product
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Native Starch and Starch Derivatives & Sweeteners
- 6.3.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Native Starch and Starch Derivatives & Sweeteners, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Cationic Starch
- 6.4.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Cationic Starch, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Ethylated Starch
- 6.5.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Ethylated Starch, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.6. Oxidized Starch
- 6.6.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Oxidized Starch, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.7. Acid Modified Starch
- 6.7.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Acid Modified Starch, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.8. Unmodified Starch
- 6.8.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Unmodified Starch, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Application
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Food & Beverage
- 7.3.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Food & Beverage, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Feed
- 7.4.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Feed, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.2. Feed
- 7.4.2.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Feed, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3. Bakery & Confectionery
- 7.4.3.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Bakery & Confectionery, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion) Feed
- 7.4.4. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
- 7.4.4.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Dairy & Frozen Desserts, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5. Convenience Foods
- 7.4.5.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Convenience Foods, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6. Others
- 7.4.6.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Pharmaceuticals
- 7.5.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Pharmaceuticals, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Others
- 7.6.1. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Global Industrial Starch Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key Findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Industrial Starch Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3. Industrial Starch Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Industrial Starch Market - US
- 8.3.4.1. US: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.2. US: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.3. US: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Industrial Starch Market - Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. Industrial Starch Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Industrial Starch Market - UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.2. UK: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Industrial Starch Market - France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.2. France: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Industrial Starch Market - Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Industrial Starch Market - Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Industrial Starch Market - Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Industrial Starch Market - Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Industrial Starch Market - Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Industrial Starch Market - Rest of Europe
- 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5. Industrial Starch Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Industrial Starch Market - China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.2. China: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Industrial Starch Market - India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.2. India: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Industrial Starch Market - Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Industrial Starch Market - Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Industrial Starch Market - Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Industrial Starch Market - South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Industrial Starch Market - Australia
- 8.5.10.1. Australia: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.2. Australia: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.3. Australia: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Industrial Starch Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6. Industrial Starch Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Industrial Starch Market - Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Industrial Starch Market - UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Industrial Starch Market - Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Industrial Starch Market - South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Industrial Starch Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7. Industrial Starch Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Industrial Starch Market - Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Industrial Starch Market - Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Industrial Starch Market - Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Industrial Starch Market - Rest of Latin America
- 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Industrial Starch Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Industrial Starch Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Industrial Starch Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. Cargill, Incorporated
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. BASF
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. Archer Daniels Midland Company
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. Ingredion Incorporated
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. Tate & Lyle PLC
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. Grain Processing Corporation
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. Roquette Freres
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. Tereos Group
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. Royal Cosun
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
- 10.11. Altia Industrial
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
- 10.12. Global Bio-chem Technology Group Company Limited
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
- 10.13. General Starch Limited
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development
- 10.14. Eiamheng
- 10.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.14.4. Recent Development
- 10.15. Cooperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A.
- 10.15.1. Company Overview
- 10.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.15.4. Recent Development
- 10.16. Galam Group
- 10.16.1. Company Overview
- 10.16.2. Financial Performance
- 10.16.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.16.4. Recent Development