Starch Derivatives Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025

Description

The Global Starch Derivatives Market was valued at USD 59.6 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% to reach USD 91.3 billion by 2034. The rising consumer shift toward natural, plant-based, and clean-label ingredients is driving this growth. Health-conscious individuals are increasingly avoiding synthetic additives and genetically modified components, encouraging manufacturers to focus on natural sources like potato, arrowroot, cassava, and corn. As a result, the demand for starch-based products such as glucose syrup, modified starch, and maltodextrin continues to surge. These ingredients offer multifunctional benefits such as emulsifying, stabilizing, sweetening, and thickening, making them integral to food and beverage applications, especially in baking, confectionery, and dairy products.

Beyond the food sector, starch derivatives are gaining popularity in pharmaceutical applications due to their role in enhancing solubility and controlled release of active compounds. Growth is further fueled by their expanding use in personal care, biodegradable packaging, textiles, and paper manufacturing, as these industries pursue sustainable solutions. Although fluctuating raw material costs and rising competition from other natural components present challenges, the growing demand for eco-friendly and functional alternatives is expected to support the continuous expansion of the starch derivatives market.

Market Scope
Start Year	2024
Forecast Year	2025-2034
Start Value	$59.6 Billion
Forecast Value	$91.3 Billion
CAGR	4.5%

In 2024, the maltodextrin segment held a 26.8% share, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% through 2034. Its popularity is credited to its versatility, neutral flavor, digestibility, and superior binding characteristics, making it suitable for infant nutrition, processed snacks, and pharmaceuticals. Glucose syrup also plays a significant role due to its function as a sweetening and texture-enhancing agent in bakery and candy items. Additionally, hydrolysates are witnessing rising adoption thanks to their high nutritional content and value in dietary and clinical nutrition. Modified starch remains essential in sauces, dressings, and ready-to-eat products where thickening and stabilizing properties are critical.

The corn segment held a 55.2% share in 2024 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% by 2034. Its abundance, high starch content, and cost efficiency make it the most preferred source for producing starch derivatives, supporting applications across food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors. Potato starch is also gaining attention in specialized food items and adhesives due to its strong gelling capacity. Wheat starch is valued in baked goods to enhance texture and moisture retention.

U.S. Starch Derivatives Market generated USD 14.1 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% by 2034. The country benefits from a strong agricultural base, particularly in corn production, which ensures both affordability and supply reliability. The domestic food processing sector drives much of the demand, as starch derivatives like maltodextrin and glucose syrup are widely used in packaged foods. Additionally, applications in pharmaceutical formulations and personal care, such as thickeners and binders, add to the growing demand. Government regulations promoting food safety and ongoing investments in production technologies further reinforce the United States' dominance in the regional market.

Key players in the Global Starch Derivatives Industry include Cargill, Inc., BENEO GmbH, AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, Avebe U.A., and Archer Daniels Midland Company. To solidify their market presence, leading companies in the starch derivatives industry are employing a variety of strategic approaches. These include expanding production capacity to meet rising demand and investing in R&D to innovate new product formulations aligned with consumer trends. Sustainability is a major focus, prompting companies to source raw materials responsibly and reduce processing footprints. Strategic collaborations and acquisitions allow these firms to access new markets and technologies, particularly in emerging regions. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on developing clean-label and non-GMO variants to cater to the growing segment of health-conscious consumers seeking natural ingredients across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications.

Product Code: 14119

Chapter 1 Methodology

1.1 Market scope and definition
1.2 Research design
- 1.2.1 Research approach
- 1.2.2 Data collection methods
1.3 Data mining sources
- 1.3.1 Global
- 1.3.2 Regional/country
1.4 Base estimates and calculations
- 1.4.1 Base year calculation
- 1.4.2 Key trends for market estimation
1.5 Primary research and validation
- 1.5.1 Primary sources
1.6 Forecast model
1.7 Research assumptions and limitations

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

2.1 Industry 360⁰ synopsis
2.2 Key market trends
- 2.2.1 Regional
- 2.2.2 Type
- 2.2.3 Raw material
- 2.2.4 Function
- 2.2.5 Application
2.3 TAM Analysis, 2025-2034
2.4 CXO perspectives: Strategic imperatives
- 2.4.1 Executive decision points
- 2.4.2 Critical success factors
2.5 Future outlook and strategic recommendations

Chapter 3 Industry Insights

3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
- 3.1.1 Supplier landscape
- 3.1.2 Profit margin
- 3.1.3 Value addition at each stage
- 3.1.4 Factor affecting the value chain
- 3.1.5 Disruptions
3.2 Industry impact forces
- 3.2.1 Growth drivers
- 3.2.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
- 3.2.3 Market opportunities
3.3 Growth potential analysis
3.4 Regulatory landscape
- 3.4.1 North America
- 3.4.2 Europe
- 3.4.3 Asia Pacific
- 3.4.4 Latin America
- 3.4.5 Middle East & Africa
3.5 Porter's analysis
3.6 PESTEL analysis
- 3.6.1 Technology and innovation landscape
- 3.6.2 Current technological trends
- 3.6.3 Emerging technologies
3.7 Price trends
- 3.7.1 By region
- 3.7.2 By product
3.8 Future market trends
3.9 Technology and Innovation landscape
- 3.9.1 Current technological trends
- 3.9.2 Emerging technologies
3.10 Patent landscape
3.11 Trade statistics (HS code)

( Note: the trade statistics will be provided for key countries only

3.11.1 Major importing countries
3.11.2 Major exporting countries

3.12 Sustainability and environmental aspects
- 3.12.1 Sustainable practices
- 3.12.2 Waste reduction strategies
- 3.12.3 Energy efficiency in production
- 3.12.4 Eco-friendly initiatives

Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Company market share analysis
- 4.2.1 By region
  - 4.2.1.1 North America
  - 4.2.1.2 Europe
  - 4.2.1.3 Asia Pacific
  - 4.2.1.4 LATAM
  - 4.2.1.5 MEA
4.3 Company matrix analysis
4.4 Competitive analysis of major market players
4.5 Competitive positioning matrix
4.6 Key developments
- 4.6.1 Mergers & acquisitions
- 4.6.2 Partnerships & collaborations
- 4.6.3 New product launches
- 4.6.4 Expansion plans

Chapter 5 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Type, 2021-2034 (USD Million) (Kilo Tons)

5.1 Key trend
5.2 Maltodextrin
5.3 Cyclodextrin
5.4 Glucose syrup
5.5 Hydrolysates
5.6 Modified starch
- 5.6.1 Cationic starch
- 5.6.2 Hydroxyethyl starch
- 5.6.3 Acetylated starch
- 5.6.4 Pre gelatinized starch
- 5.6.5 Others
5.7 Liquid starch
5.8 Others

Chapter 6 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Raw Material, 2021-2034 (USD Million) (Kilo Tons)

6.1 Key trend
6.2 Corn
6.3 Potato
6.4 Wheat
6.5 Cassava
6.6 Rice
6.7 Others

Chapter 7 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Function, 2021-2034 (USD Million) (Kilo Tons)

7.1 Key trend
7.2 Thickening
7.3 Stabilizing
7.4 Binding
7.5 Emulsifying
7.6 Gelling
7.7 Moisture retention
7.8 Others

Chapter 8 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021-2034 (USD Million) (Kilo Tons)

8.1 Key trend
8.2 Food and beverage
- 8.2.1 Bakery and confectionery
- 8.2.2 Dairy products
- 8.2.3 Processed foods
- 8.2.4 Beverages
- 8.2.5 Soups sauces and dressings
- 8.2.6 Others
8.3 Feed
- 8.3.1 Swine feed
- 8.3.2 Ruminant feed
- 8.3.3 Poultry feed
- 8.3.4 Others
8.4 Paper
- 8.4.1 Corrugating
- 8.4.2 Paper making
- 8.4.3 Others
8.5 Pharmaceuticals
- 8.5.1 Tablet binding
- 8.5.2 Coating
- 8.5.3 Others
8.6 Cosmetics and personal care
8.7 Textiles
8.8 Industrial applications
- 8.8.1 Adhesives
- 8.8.2 Bioplastics
- 8.8.3 Others
8.9 Others

Chapter 9 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Region, 2021-2034 (USD Million) (Kilo Tons)

9.1 Key trends
9.2 North America
- 9.2.1 U.S.
- 9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.2 UK
- 9.3.3 France
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
9.4 Asia Pacific
- 9.4.1 China
- 9.4.2 India
- 9.4.3 Japan
- 9.4.4 Australia
- 9.4.5 South Korea
- 9.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
9.5 Latin America
- 9.5.1 Brazil
- 9.5.2 Mexico
- 9.5.3 Argentina
- 9.5.4 Rest of Latin America
9.6 Middle East & Africa
- 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 9.6.2 South Africa
- 9.6.3 UAE
- 9.6.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa

Chapter 10 Company Profiles

10.1 AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG
10.2 Archer Daniels Midland Company
10.3 Avebe U.A.
10.4 BENEO GmbH
10.5 Cargill, Inc.
10.6 Emsland Group
10.7 Fooding Group Limited
10.8 Global Bio-chem Technology Group Company Limited
10.9 Grain Processing Corporation
10.10 Gulshan Polyols Ltd.
10.11 Ingredion Incorporated
10.12 Manildra Group
10.13 Penford Corporation
10.14 Qingdao CBH Co., Ltd.
10.15 Roquette Freres
10.16 Samyang Corporation
10.17 Sanstar Bio-Polymers Ltd.
10.18 Tate & Lyle PLC
10.19 Tereos Starch & Sweeteners
10.20 Zhucheng Xingmao Corn Developing Co., Ltd.

Starch Derivatives Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025 - 2034