Modified Starch Market Report 2025

The modified starch market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.86 billion in 2024 to $13.64 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to globalization and trade, regulatory changes and standards, industrialization and urbanization, gluten-free market demands, expansion in non-food sectors.

The modified starch market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for convenience foods, growth in functional foods market, expanding use in pharmaceutical industry, sustainable packaging solutions, trends in gluten-free products. Major trends in the forecast period include clean label demands, functional food demand, health consciousness, expansion in food industry, gluten-free and allergen-free products.

The augmented investment within the modified starch industry is anticipated to significantly drive the market's expansion. Leading industry players are directing substantial investments towards this sector to cater to the burgeoning demand observed across various applications such as food and beverage, paper, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and others. As an illustration, in June 2023, BENEO GmbH, a German functional ingredients company, allocated $6.4 million (€6 million) towards expanding the drying capacity at its Wijgmaal facility. This expansion involved the incorporation of a new drum dryer within a 1,000m2 facility, specifically aimed at meeting the escalating demand for its specialized rice starch ingredients. The initiative was undertaken to ensure the sustained growth of its pre-cooked rice starch portfolio. As such, the escalating investments within the modified starch industry are poised to drive robust growth within the market.

The burgeoning demand for processed foods is poised to be a significant driver propelling the growth of the modified starch market in the foreseeable future. Processed foods undergo various mechanical, physical, or chemical alterations from their original state to become suitable for consumption. Modified starch serves a pivotal role in these processed foods, enhancing texture, stability, and consistency, and fulfilling functions such as thickening, binding, and improving freeze-thaw stability. For instance, in 2022, as per data from the United States Department of Agriculture, the total value of processed food products exported from the US amounted to $38 billion, marking a notable increase of 10.96% from $34.24 billion in 2021. Similarly, Canada exported processed food products valued at $11.43 billion, while Mexico's processed food exports amounted to $5.65 billion in the same year. These figures underscore the significant demand for processed food products in various global markets. As the demand for such processed foods continues to rise, the utilization of modified starch for enhancing their quality and properties is expected to drive the growth trajectory of the modified starch market.

Prominent entities within the modified starch market are strategically introducing novel products such as organic pea protein starch to gain a competitive advantage in the industry. Organic pea starch denotes a starch derived from organic yellow peas (Pisum sativum) cultivated and processed adhering to organic farming standards. An exemplar of this strategy is the October 2022 initiative by Roquette Frères, a France-based food company, which unveiled a new range of organic pea ingredients under the Nutralys brand. This line featured organic pea starch and organic pea protein isolates sourced from Canadian peas. This launch resonates with the escalating consumer demand for organic offerings, driven by a preference for natural and nutritious choices. The four distinct grades of organic pea protein isolates and organic starch boast complete traceability to their origin farms. This assures consumers of safe, top-tier quality products with trusted sourcing. Moreover, the production adheres to certification by the Canada Organic regime, enabling export to lucrative markets such as the EU and US, reinforcing the products' credibility and reliability.

Major companies in the modified starch market are focusing on strategic collaborations to provide reliable services to their customers. Strategic collaboration refers to mutually beneficial partnerships between two or more independent entities that work together to achieve shared goals aligned with their strategic objectives. For example, in April 2022, General Starch Ltd., a Thailand-based leading manufacturer of modified tapioca starch, partnered with Barentz, a Netherlands-based global distributor of life science ingredients. This collaboration aims to enhance the global distribution of General Starch's products by leveraging Barentz's extensive network and expertise in the life sciences sector. The partnership is expected to drive growth and expand market reach, particularly in sectors where modified tapioca starch is in high demand.

In October 2022, AKV Langholt, a Denmark-based potato starch company, acquired Cargill-AKV I/S from Cargill for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen AKV's position in the global potato starch industry by expanding its product line to include 90,000 tons of native and modified starches for food and paper, as well as proteins for feed and pet food. By taking over direct customer interactions from Cargill, AKV enhances its responsiveness to market changes and fosters collaboration for specialized product solutions. Cargill Incorporated is a US-based manufacturer of modified starch.

Major companies operating in the modified starch market include Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ingredion Incorporated, AAK Group, AGRANA, Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC, SMS Corporation, Manildra Group, Roquette Frères, Avebe U.A., MGP Ingredients Inc., Penford Corporation, PT. Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk, Beneo GmbH, Grain Processing Corporation, Qindao CBH Co Ltd., Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Company Limited, Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) Co Ltd., Everest Starch (India) Pvt Ltd., Emsland Inc., SPAC Starch Products (India) Ltd., Lipoid Kosmetik AG, Royal Ingredients Group, Shandong Fuyang Biotechnology Co Ltd., Shree Ambika Agro Processing Industries Pvt Ltd., Starch Asia Co Ltd., Rich Grains International LLC, Shanghai Riken Technology Co Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the modified starch market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the modified starch market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the modified starch market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Modified starch is derived from grains and vegetables such as corn, waxy maize, tapioca, potato, or wheat. This starch undergoes specific treatments to enhance its capacity to uphold the texture and form of food items. It finds application in food products requiring high-temperature cooking, microwaving, freeze-drying, baking, or frying, ensuring that the food's original texture remains intact throughout the cooking process.

Modified starch encompasses various types such as cationic starch, etherified starch, resistant starch, and pre-gelatinized starch. Cationic starch is manufactured through the treatment of a starch slurry comprising partially swollen granules with a reactive compound. Primarily utilized as wet-end additives in paper manufacturing, cationic starches offer specific functionalities in the papermaking process. These modified starches derive from diverse raw materials such as potato, corn, cassava, wheat, among others, finding extensive application across sectors such as food and beverages, animal feed, papermaking, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and various other industrial domains.

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The modified starch market consists of sales of distarch phosphate, phosphated distarch phosphate, acetylated distarch phosphate, acetylated starch, acetylated distarch adipate. 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.

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