PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1859919
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1859919
The global market for Pea Starch was estimated to be worth US$ 538 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 747 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Pea Starch cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Pea starch is a natural carbohydrate polymer extracted from yellow or green peas, consisting primarily of amylose and amylopectin. It is known for its high amylose content compared with other starches, which gives it unique functional properties such as strong gelling ability, high viscosity, and excellent film-forming characteristics. Typically appearing as a fine white powder, pea starch is gluten-free, allergen-friendly, and neutral in taste, making it widely applicable in food products, pharmaceuticals, pet foods, and industrial uses. Its natural origin and clean-label positioning also enhance its appeal as a sustainable alternative to traditional starches.
Pea starch is a plant-based carbohydrate polymer obtained from yellow or green peas, characterized by a high amylose content that provides superior gelling, thickening, and film-forming properties compared with many other starches. It is naturally gluten-free, allergen-friendly, and has a neutral flavor, which makes it well-suited for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. The global production capacity is around 1,200,000 tons, with a gross profit margin of 10%-25%. The common single-line production capacity is around 1,000-3,000 tons.
The industry chain begins upstream with pea cultivation, primarily in Canada, Europe, China, and Russia, where peas are grown as sustainable crops with low input requirements. In the midstream, dry milling and fractionation separate pea starch from protein and fiber, often in integrated facilities that maximize utilization of all components. Further refining and modification enhance its functional properties for different applications. Downstream, pea starch is used in the food industry for noodles, baked goods, confectionery, and sauces; in pharmaceuticals as a binder and disintegrant; in pet food as a carbohydrate source; and in industrial applications such as biodegradable films, adhesives, and textiles.
Market drivers include the rising global demand for clean-label, gluten-free, and plant-based ingredients, particularly in food and beverages where pea starch serves as a natural alternative to wheat or corn starch. The increasing popularity of plant-based proteins indirectly boosts pea starch supply, since starch is a co-product of protein extraction, enhancing its availability. Additionally, growing demand in Asia for noodles and convenience foods, as well as the use of starch in biodegradable packaging, supports market growth. The functional benefits of pea starch, such as its high gel strength and resistance to high temperatures, further position it as a preferred ingredient in both traditional and emerging applications.
Challenges for the pea starch market include competition from more established starches such as corn, potato, and tapioca, which benefit from larger production bases and lower costs. Production costs for pea starch are relatively higher due to specialized processing requirements and limited large-scale capacity. Supply availability is also influenced by fluctuations in pea harvests, trade policies, and competition from pea protein markets. Furthermore, consumer awareness of pea starch remains lower compared with pea protein, limiting its penetration in certain regions. Despite these challenges, the combination of sustainability, functional performance, and clean-label positioning ensures steady growth potential in global markets.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Pea Starch, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Pea Starch by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Pea 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 Pea 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 Pea 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 Pea 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 Pea 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.