Organic Cassava Starch Global Market Report 2026

Organic cassava starch is derived from organically grown cassava (Manihot esculenta) roots, cultivated without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetic modification. The starch is extracted by washing, grating, and separating it from the fibrous components of the cassava roots. Organic cassava starch is often used as a thickener, stabilizer, or binder in food products such as soups, sauces, bakery items, and gluten-free products.

The primary types of organic cassava starch are modified cassava and native cassava. Modified cassava starch is altered chemically, physically, or enzymatically to enhance its properties for various industrial and food applications. The starch is available in liquid and dry forms, and it is utilized by various end-users, including food processing, textile, chemical, pharmaceutical, and other industries.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the organic cassava starch market by increasing costs of imported cassava roots, processing machinery, drying equipment, and packaging materials. Food processors and industrial users in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported starch supplies, while Asia-Pacific faces export pricing pressures. These tariffs are raising procurement costs and affecting contract pricing. However, they are also encouraging regional cassava processing, investment in local starch extraction facilities, and strengthened domestic supply chains for organic starch products.

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The organic cassava starch market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.89 billion in 2025 to $4.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in gluten-free food consumption, expansion of cassava cultivation in tropical regions, increased use of starch as food thickener, availability of organic certification frameworks, rising demand from textile and pharmaceutical sectors.

The organic cassava starch market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.95 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for organic and non-gmo ingredients, expansion of clean-label food processing, increasing adoption in pharmaceutical excipients, innovation in starch modification techniques, rising focus on sustainable supply chains. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for gluten-free ingredients, rising adoption of organic food additives, growing use of cassava starch in clean-label products, expansion of industrial applications for native starch, enhanced focus on sustainable farming practices.

The increasing demand for convenience foods is expected to drive the growth of the organic cassava starch market. Convenience foods, which are pre-packaged or pre-prepared for quick and easy consumption with minimal preparation time, cater to busy lifestyles and are typically ready-to-eat. The surge in demand for convenience foods is due to factors such as hectic lifestyles, lack of time for cooking, and the need for quick meal solutions. Organic cassava starch is a valuable ingredient in the convenience food industry as it enhances texture, stability, and shelf life while meeting the requirements for healthier and allergen-free food options. For instance, in 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture reported that the total value of US processed food products exported increased to $36.59 billion, a 1.7% rise from previous years. Consequently, the rising demand for convenience foods is boosting the organic cassava starch market.

Key companies in the organic cassava starch market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as chemical-free organic cassava starch, to meet the growing consumer demand for natural and sustainably produced food ingredients. These chemical-free products are derived from cassava roots through processes that avoid synthetic chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) at any stage of production. For example, in May 2024, Tasuco Foods Co. Ltd., a Japan-based manufacturer of consumer staple products, launched a range of organic tapioca starch and cassava flour products under the Tasuko brand at THAIFEX - ANUGA ASIA 2024. Tasuko organic cassava flour is made from 100% organic material and certified by Organic Thailand. It is sourced from Thai farmers and designed for health-conscious consumers. This gentle, neutral-tasting flour is ideal for gluten-free, grain-free, and nut-free recipes, and it works well as a thickener in sauces and soups, as well as for batters and coatings.

In May 2023, UBE Group, a chemical company based in Japan, acquired Biom Company Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows UBE Group to strengthen its partnership with Biom, aiming to advance enzyme technology and improve production processes for tapioca starch and cassava flour, with a special focus on organic variants. Biom Company Limited, a biotechnology startup located in Thailand, specializes in the development and commercialization of enzyme technologies and is actively engaged in the production and development of organic cassava starch.

Major companies operating in the organic cassava starch market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, SPAC Starch Products, Ingredion Incorporated, Tereos, KPN Pharma Limited, Roquette Freres, Sanstar Bio, Agrana Beteiligungs-AG, Tate & Lyle PLC, Thai Wah Public Company Limited, Emsland Group, Psaltry International Company Limited, Sunrise International Inc., Ulrick and Short Ltd., Aryan Food Ingredients Limited, Kokos Natural, Eiamheng Tapioca Starch Industry Co. Ltd., Marroquin Organic International, General Starch Limited

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the organic cassava starch market in 2025. The regions covered in the organic cassava starch market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the organic cassava starch market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The organic cassava starch market consists of sales of organic cassava flour, organic cassava pearls, organic cassava syrup, and organic cassava dextrins. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Modified Cassava; Native Cassava
• 2) By Form: Liquid; Dry
• 3) By End-User: Food Processing; Textile; Chemical And Pharmaceutical; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Modified Cassava Starch: Pre-Gelatinized Cassava Starch; Cross-Linked Cassava Starch; Oxidized Cassava Starch; Acid-Modified Cassava Starch; Enzyme-Modified Cassava Starch; Pregelatinized Cassava Starch For Food Applications; Modified Cassava Starch For Industrial Applications
• 2) By Native Cassava Starch: High-Quality Native Cassava Starch For Food Industry; Native Cassava Starch For Pharmaceutical Applications; Native Cassava Starch For Textile Industry; Native Cassava Starch For Paper Industry; Native Cassava Starch For Adhesives And Construction Applications; Organic Native Cassava Starch For Gluten-Free Products
• Companies Mentioned: Cargill Incorporated; Archer-Daniels-Midland Company; SPAC Starch Products; Ingredion Incorporated; Tereos; KPN Pharma Limited; Roquette Freres; Sanstar Bio; Agrana Beteiligungs-AG; Tate & Lyle PLC; Thai Wah Public Company Limited; Emsland Group; Psaltry International Company Limited; Sunrise International Inc.; Ulrick and Short Ltd.; Aryan Food Ingredients Limited; Kokos Natural; Eiamheng Tapioca Starch Industry Co. Ltd.; Marroquin Organic International; General Starch Limited
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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