PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1859913
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1859913
The global market for Rice Starch was estimated to be worth US$ 266 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 356 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Rice Starch cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Rice starch is a type of starch that is extracted from rice grains. It is a carbohydrate-based powder that consists of small granules. Starch is the primary energy storage molecule in plants, and it serves as a source of nutrition for humans as well. Rice starch is obtained by processing rice grains, typically by washing, grinding, and separating the starch from other components such as protein, fiber, and fats. The resulting starch is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder. Rice starch is characterized by very small granules in the range of 2-8 μm, being much smaller than those of other cereals, tubers and roots, such as corn and potato. Its granule size is comparable to the size of fat globules, therefore ideally suited to mimic a full bodied fatty mouthfeel. It provides creamy textures and can serve as natural fat replacer. In 2024, global Rice Starch production reached approximately 133 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 2000 per MT.
Rice starch is a fine, white, odorless powder obtained from rice, consisting primarily of amylose and amylopectin. It is valued for its small granule size, smooth texture, neutral taste, and hypoallergenic properties, making it suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. Compared with other starches, rice starch provides a unique creamy mouthfeel and translucency, which is particularly useful in baby food, sauces, desserts, and premium confectionery. The global production capacity is approximately 172,000 tons, with a gross profit margin of 11%-23%. Typical single-line production facilities range between 1,000 and 2,000 tons.
The industry chain begins upstream with rice cultivation and milling, where broken rice or rice byproducts are often used as feedstock. In the midstream, the starch is extracted through steeping, grinding, and separation processes, followed by purification, drying, and modification depending on the intended application. Downstream, rice starch finds its way into diverse industries: food manufacturers use it as a thickener, stabilizer, or fat replacer; pharmaceutical companies apply it as a binder or disintegrant in tablets; and cosmetic producers employ it as a natural, skin-friendly alternative to talc. The supply chain benefits from integration in rice-growing regions, though it requires strict quality control to ensure purity and consistency for sensitive end uses.
Market drivers include rising consumer demand for clean-label and allergen-free ingredients, particularly in infant nutrition and premium food products, where rice starch offers a natural, non-GMO, and gluten-free option. Growth in cosmetics and personal care is also significant, as rice starch is increasingly used in powders, creams, and dry shampoos for its absorbent and smoothening properties. Additionally, the shift toward sustainable and plant-based raw materials in pharmaceuticals and food industries enhances its market appeal. Demand is further supported by innovation in modified rice starches, which improve functionality in processed foods and industrial applications.
However, the market faces challenges such as high production costs compared with more common starches like corn or tapioca, limiting its competitiveness in cost-sensitive segments. Availability of rice as a raw material is also subject to agricultural volatility, including weather conditions and trade restrictions in key producing countries. Furthermore, the niche scale of production capacity, combined with the technical requirements for consistent quality, makes it difficult for smaller producers to achieve economies of scale. These factors contribute to moderate but steady growth, with the market positioned more toward specialty applications rather than bulk commodity starch markets.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Rice Starch, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Rice Starch by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Rice Starch market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Rice Starch.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Rice Starch manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Rice Starch in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Rice Starch in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.