PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792520
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792520
The native starch market in India size reached 6.8 Million Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 11.7 Million Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.90% during 2025-2033. The growing application in various cleansing products, rising employment of native starch in cosmetic powders, and increasing adoption in the production of adhesives ideal for bonding paper-based materials represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Native starch refers to a polysaccharide found in various staple food crops, such as maize, potato, rice, and cassava. It is basically the pure form of starch and comprises long-chain carbohydrates that are insoluble in cold water and swell at different temperature conditions. It is incorporated in a wide variety of consumable products, such as bakery mixes, frozen cakes, sheeted snacks, batter mixes, brewing adjuncts, dry mix soups and sauces, processed meat, pudding powders, cold process salad dressings, dips, and fruit preparations. It is also added to pet food products as native starch is an effective source of energy for dogs and cats and enhances the density and texture of the product. It is used as a stabilizing, thickening, gelling, and moisture-retaining agent. It is also employed to stiffen textiles for improving the appearance of fabrics by imparting a glossy texture. It is widely used as a flocculant, binder, and bonding agent in the paper industry.
At present, the increasing demand for native starch as it is biodegradable, cost-effective, and renewable in nature represents one of the primary factors influencing the market positively in India. Besides this, the rising utilization of native starch in various cleansing products to provide a milky formulation, improve foam formation, and provide moisturization to the skin is propelling the growth of the market in the country. In addition, the growing employment of native starch in cosmetic powders, talc, and baby powder is offering a favorable market outlook. Apart from this, the increasing utilization of glucose syrup as a sweetener in manufacturing candies, fondants, and beer is contributing to the growth of the market in India. Additionally, there is a rise in the application of native starch in producing naturally genetically modified organism (GMO) free and non-allergic vegan cheese. This, coupled with the increasing production of various starch derivatives, such as maltodextrin and cyclodextrin, is supporting the market growth in the country. Moreover, the rising usage of bioethanol as a motor fuel and as an additive in gasoline is strengthening the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of native starch in the production of adhesives ideal for bonding paper-based materials and making corrugated boards and tube winding is bolstering the growth of the market in India.