Thin Boiling Starch Market Report 2026

The thin boiling starch market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $14.75 billion in 2025 to $15.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of processed food consumption, rising demand for texture-enhancing ingredients, growth of convenience food manufacturing, increasing use in paper and textile processing, availability of diverse starch raw materials.

The thin boiling starch market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.09 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of clean-label ingredients, rising demand from pharmaceutical excipient applications, expansion of plant-based food formulations, innovation in starch modification technologies, growing demand for multifunctional thickening agents. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for modified food-grade starches, rising use in clean-label food applications, growing adoption in pharmaceutical formulations, expansion of specialty starch applications, enhanced focus on consistent thickening performance.

Rising demand from the food and beverage industry is expected to drive the growth of the thin boiling starch market in the coming years. The food and beverage industry encompasses the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food and drink products, including activities in agriculture, food manufacturing, food service, retailing, and catering. Thin boiling starches are widely used in this sector as versatile ingredients for thickening, stabilizing emulsions, and improving the texture of various food products. For instance, in July 2025, according to the Government of Canada, exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record $59.8 billion in 2024, marking a 3.8% increase compared with 2023. Therefore, growing demand from the food and beverage industry is supporting the thin boiling starch market.

The expanding textile industry is also expected to propel the growth of the thin boiling starch market. The textile industry involves the production of fibers, fabrics, and finished textile goods. Thin boiling starch is used in textiles as a sizing agent during the weaving process, applied to warp yarns to enhance strength, smoothness, and overall performance, thereby improving weaving efficiency and fabric quality. For instance, in June 2025, according to Textile World, a US-based magazine covering the textile sector, U.S. shipments of man-made fibers, textiles, and apparel were estimated at $63.9 billion in 2024. Therefore, the growth of the textile industry is contributing to the expansion of the thin boiling starch market.

Product innovations are a significant trend gaining traction in the thin boiling starch market. Key companies in this sector are focused on developing innovative offerings to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in August 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific, a US-based firm, announced the launch of the Applied Biosystems CytoScan HD Accel Array, a new chromosomal microarray designed to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability in cytogenetic research labs. This technology is vital for prenatal diagnostics, allowing for the early detection of chromosomal abnormalities during pregnancy, as well as in postnatal testing to diagnose genetic conditions in newborns and children via blood samples. In oncology research, the array provides valuable insights into chromosomal changes linked to various cancers, aiding in the identification of genetic markers that can impact treatment decisions and prognosis.

Major companies operating in the thin boiling starch market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ingredion Incorporated, Roquette Frères, Tate and Lyle plc, Tereos SCA, Agrana Group, Avebe U.A., Emsland Group, Grain Processing Corporation, Beneo GmbH, Banpong Tapioca Flour Industrial Co. Ltd., Sanstar Bio-Polymers Ltd., Spac Starch Products India Ltd., Universal Biopolymers, Angel Starch and Food Pvt. Ltd., Everest Starch India Pvt. Ltd., Sheekharr Starch Pvt. Ltd., Qingdao CBH Co. Ltd., Tapioca Development Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the thin boiling starch market in 2025. The regions covered in the thin boiling 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 thin boiling starch market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The thin boiling starch market consists of sales of arrowroot starch, tapioca starch, rice starch, sago starch, cornstarch, and cassava starch. 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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