Industrial Starch Market Size and Growth Outlook 2031

Report Description

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 120.18 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	8.51%
Fastest Growing Segment	Food & Beverage
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 196.18 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Industrial Starch Market is projected to grow from USD 120.18 Billion in 2025 to USD 196.18 Billion by 2031 at a 8.51% CAGR. Industrial starch is a carbohydrate polymer derived from agricultural crops such as corn, wheat, and cassava utilized primarily for its binding, thickening, and adhesive properties in nonfood manufacturing processes. The expansion of this market is driven by the fundamental need for binding agents in large scale paper manufacturing and the continuous growth of the global textile industry. These core drivers stimulate steady product consumption as manufacturers expand their operational capacities. According to Starch Europe, in 2025, the European sector produced 9.8 million tonnes of starch and its derivatives.

A significant challenge impeding market expansion is the persistent volatility in agricultural raw material yields and pricing. Unpredictable weather patterns frequently disrupt crop harvests which creates supply chain instabilities that elevate processing costs and restrict overall profit margins.

Key Market Drivers

The expansion of the global paper and corrugated packaging industry acts as a primary catalyst for the Global Industrial Starch Market. Industrial starch functions as a critical binding agent during paper manufacturing, providing structural integrity and strong adhesion for corrugated boxes. Rapid electronic commerce growth has increased demand for robust shipping containers, escalating the consumption of specialized starch. According to Packaging Dive, June 2025, in the 'More than a PFAS replacement' article, Ingredion announced a $50 million investment in an Iowa facility to expand its specialty industrial starch capacity for packaging and papermaking. The widespread application of these materials sustains significant operations. According to Ingredion Incorporated, in 2025, the company recorded annual net sales of approximately $7.2 billion.

The rising adoption of biobased and biodegradable plastics significantly stimulates industrial starch consumption. Manufacturers actively blend starch with compostable polymers to produce environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional petroleum based plastics. Starch provides cost effective biodegradability while maintaining the necessary barrier properties for flexible films and rigid packaging. According to European Bioplastics, December 2025, in the 'EUBP presents the Results of the 2025 Market Data Report', the global biobased plastics production capacity is projected to double from 2.31 million tonnes in 2025 to approximately 4.69 million tonnes by 2030. This transition directly amplifies the procurement of starch feedstocks globally.

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Key Market Challenges

Persistent volatility in agricultural raw material yields and pricing directly hampers the expansion of the global industrial starch market by creating financial unpredictability. Industrial starch production relies heavily on crops like corn and cassava. Unpredictable weather disrupts these harvests and causes sudden shortages in material availability. This scarcity forces manufacturers to procure crops at elevated rates, increasing their operational expenses. Since industrial starch acts as a bulk commodity for paper and textile manufacturing, passing increased costs to buyers often reduces overall purchase volumes.

Supply chain instabilities restrict profit margins and limit the ability of producers to expand capacity. When raw material costs fluctuate, manufacturers struggle to maintain steady production schedules. According to the Thai Tapioca Starch Association, in 2025, tapioca starch export prices dropped to 470 dollars per ton from 581 dollars per ton in the prior year due to raw material supply fluctuations. This instability deters long term contracts and introduces financial risk. The constant shift in agricultural input costs constrains the broader growth of the market.

Key Market Trends

The shift towards clean label and organic industrial starches is transforming formulation strategies across the global industrial starch market. Companies are replacing chemically modified starches with native and physically altered alternatives to meet strict transparency requirements. This transition allows producers to provide simple ingredient profiles while maintaining essential technical properties like viscosity. According to Food Ingredients First, February 2026, in the 'Ingredion banks on texture innovation as beverage sweetener demand cools' article, Ingredion reported that its texture and clean label segment drove growth with a 16 percent rise in operating income to US$405 million.

Growing reliance on alternative raw materials like cassava and pea for starch extraction represents another significant market development. Manufacturers are diversifying crop sourcing beyond conventional corn and wheat to secure sustainable inputs. Pea starch offers high binding strength and thermal tolerance for advanced material applications. Producers continuously refine extraction technologies to optimize these alternative starches. According to Roquette, March 2026, in the 'A New Clean Label Pea Starch' article, the company launched a native pea starch utilizing an extra dehydration step that decreases its moisture content from 12 percent to 6 percent, which extends product shelf life.

Segmental Insights

The Food and Beverage segment represents the fastest growing category within the global industrial starch market. This expansion is driven by the increasing global consumption of processed foods, where starch functions as a primary thickening and stabilizing agent. Shifting consumer preferences toward clean label products prompt manufacturers to utilize natural starches as safe additives. The approval of these starches by regulatory authorities, such as the Food and Drug Administration, under the Generally Recognized As Safe classification, provides compliance assurance. Consequently, beverage formulations and packaged foods increasingly incorporate these ingredients, driving consistent demand.

Regional Insights

North America leads the global industrial starch market due to steady demand from the food, beverage, and paper manufacturing sectors. The region benefits from abundant corn production supported by agricultural initiatives from the United States Department of Agriculture. This ensures a stable raw material supply for starch extraction. Furthermore, strict safety guidelines enforced by the Food and Drug Administration mandate the use of safe modified starches in consumable goods. The established presence of major market players sustains ongoing product development, securing regional market leadership through reliable domestic supply networks.

Recent Developments

In December 2025, SMS Group introduced a new range of modified tapioca starch products for the paper manufacturing sector at the Paperex exhibition in New Delhi. The company launched five specific industrial starch solutions targeting different stages of the production process, including wet-end application, surface sizing, spraying, coating, and emulsification. The Assistant Commercial Director of the firm stated that these starch additives were developed to improve paper strength, drainage, and overall retention. The product presentation aimed to provide global paper manufacturers with biological alternatives that reduced operational costs and enhanced material efficiency in the industrial starch market.
In September 2025, Royal Avebe launched a potato starch-based adhesive named PerfectaCOL GM, targeting the dry food packaging sector within the global industrial starch market. The product was developed as a biodegradable alternative to traditional fossil-based synthetic adhesives and hotmelts. The new starch formulation provided heat-pressure sealability and oil-and-grease resistance without relying on synthetic coatings or harmful chemicals. Under industrial composting conditions, the material achieved ninety-seven percent biodegradation within thirty days. A corporate sustainability representative noted that this potato starch material helped manufacturers meet circularity standards while maintaining the structural integrity of single-use industrial packaging.
In March 2025, Ingredion established a collaboration with Agrana to manufacture industrial starch products in Romania. As part of this joint venture, Ingredion acquired a forty-nine percent stake in AGFD Țăndărei from the Austrian sugar producer. The Chief Executive Officer of Agrana stated that this partnership combined the manufacturing expertise of both entities to accelerate operational growth across the European market. The facility possessed an annual processing capacity of thirty-six thousand tonnes of corn, specializing in the production of native and modified starches. This strategic alliance aimed to increase regional industrial starch availability.
In January 2025, biotechnology firm Corn Next introduced a corn starch-based packaging material named CornNext-17, addressing the growing demand for sustainable industrial starches. The product was manufactured utilizing a natural fermentation process, providing a biodegradable substitute for fossil fuel-based plastics in products such as straws and single-use food containers. According to the fractional Chief Financial Officer of the firm, the material degraded in natural environments within thirty days without requiring additional processing equipment. The starch-based formulation contained no per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and was safe for animal consumption. The business planned to expand production capacity to thirty tons daily.

Key Market Players

Cargill, Incorporated
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Ingredion Incorporated
Tate & Lyle PLC
AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG
Grain Processing Corporation
Roquette Freres
The Tereos Group
Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A.
Altia Consultores

By Type	By Source	By Form	By Function	By Application	By Region
Native Starch Starch Derivatives & Sweeteners	Corn Wheat Cassava Potato Others	Dry Liquid	Stabilizing Thickening Film Forming Agents Gelling Agent Others	Food & Beverage Feed Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Industrial Starch Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Industrial Starch Market, By Type:

Native Starch
Starch Derivatives & Sweeteners

Industrial Starch Market, By Source:

Corn
Wheat
Cassava
Potato
Others

Industrial Starch Market, By Form:

Dry
Liquid

Industrial Starch Market, By Function:

Stabilizing
Thickening
Film Forming Agents
Gelling Agent
Others

Industrial Starch Market, By Application:

Food & Beverage
Feed
Others

Industrial Starch Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Industrial Starch Market.

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Industrial Starch Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Type (Native Starch, Starch Derivatives & Sweeteners)

5.2.2. By Source (Corn, Wheat, Cassava, Potato, Others)

5.2.3. By Form (Dry, Liquid)

5.2.4. By Function (Stabilizing, Thickening, Film Forming Agents, Gelling Agent, Others)

5.2.5. By Application (Food & Beverage, Feed, Others)

5.2.6. By Region

5.2.7. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Industrial Starch Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Type

6.2.2. By Source

6.2.3. By Form

6.2.4. By Function

6.2.5. By Application

6.2.6. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Industrial Starch Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Type

6.3.1.2.2. By Source

6.3.1.2.3. By Form

6.3.1.2.4. By Function

6.3.1.2.5. By Application

6.3.2. Canada Industrial Starch Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Type

6.3.2.2.2. By Source

6.3.2.2.3. By Form

6.3.2.2.4. By Function

6.3.2.2.5. By Application

6.3.3. Mexico Industrial Starch Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Type

6.3.3.2.2. By Source

6.3.3.2.3. By Form

6.3.3.2.4. By Function

6.3.3.2.5. By Application

7. Europe Industrial Starch Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Type

7.2.2. By Source

7.2.3. By Form

7.2.4. By Function

7.2.5. By Application

7.2.6. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Industrial Starch Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Type

7.3.1.2.2. By Source

7.3.1.2.3. By Form

7.3.1.2.4. By Function

7.3.1.2.5. By Application

7.3.2. France Industrial Starch Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Type

7.3.2.2.2. By Source

7.3.2.2.3. By Form

7.3.2.2.4. By Function

7.3.2.2.5. By Application

7.3.3. United Kingdom Industrial Starch Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Type

7.3.3.2.2. By Source

7.3.3.2.3. By Form

7.3.3.2.4. By Function

7.3.3.2.5. By Application

7.3.4. Italy Industrial Starch Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Type

7.3.4.2.2. By Source

7.3.4.2.3. By Form

7.3.4.2.4. By Function

7.3.4.2.5. By Application

7.3.5. Spain Industrial Starch Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Type

7.3.5.2.2. By Source

7.3.5.2.3. By Form

7.3.5.2.4. By Function

7.3.5.2.5. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Industrial Starch Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Type

8.2.2. By Source

8.2.3. By Form

8.2.4. By Function

8.2.5. By Application

8.2.6. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Industrial Starch Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Type

8.3.1.2.2. By Source

8.3.1.2.3. By Form

8.3.1.2.4. By Function

8.3.1.2.5. By Application

8.3.2. India Industrial Starch Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Type

8.3.2.2.2. By Source

8.3.2.2.3. By Form

8.3.2.2.4. By Function

8.3.2.2.5. By Application

8.3.3. Japan Industrial Starch Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Type

8.3.3.2.2. By Source

8.3.3.2.3. By Form

8.3.3.2.4. By Function

8.3.3.2.5. By Application

8.3.4. South Korea Industrial Starch Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Type

8.3.4.2.2. By Source

8.3.4.2.3. By Form

8.3.4.2.4. By Function

8.3.4.2.5. By Application

8.3.5. Australia Industrial Starch Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Type

8.3.5.2.2. By Source

8.3.5.2.3. By Form

8.3.5.2.4. By Function

8.3.5.2.5. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Industrial Starch Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Type

9.2.2. By Source

9.2.3. By Form

9.2.4. By Function

9.2.5. By Application

9.2.6. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Industrial Starch Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Type

9.3.1.2.2. By Source

9.3.1.2.3. By Form

9.3.1.2.4. By Function

9.3.1.2.5. By Application

9.3.2. UAE Industrial Starch Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Type

9.3.2.2.2. By Source

9.3.2.2.3. By Form

9.3.2.2.4. By Function

9.3.2.2.5. By Application

9.3.3. South Africa Industrial Starch Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Type

9.3.3.2.2. By Source

9.3.3.2.3. By Form

9.3.3.2.4. By Function

9.3.3.2.5. By Application

10. South America Industrial Starch Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Type

10.2.2. By Source

10.2.3. By Form

10.2.4. By Function

10.2.5. By Application

10.2.6. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Industrial Starch Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Type

10.3.1.2.2. By Source

10.3.1.2.3. By Form

10.3.1.2.4. By Function

10.3.1.2.5. By Application

10.3.2. Colombia Industrial Starch Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Type

10.3.2.2.2. By Source

10.3.2.2.3. By Form

10.3.2.2.4. By Function

10.3.2.2.5. By Application

10.3.3. Argentina Industrial Starch Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Type

10.3.3.2.2. By Source

10.3.3.2.3. By Form

10.3.3.2.4. By Function

10.3.3.2.5. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Industrial Starch Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Cargill, Incorporated

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. Archer Daniels Midland Company

15.3. Ingredion Incorporated

15.4. Tate & Lyle PLC

15.5. AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG

15.6. Grain Processing Corporation

15.7. Roquette Freres

15.8. The Tereos Group

15.9. Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A.

15.10. Altia Consultores

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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