Cassava Starch Market Report 2026

The cassava starch market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.01 billion in 2025 to $5.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of cassava cultivation in tropical regions, rising demand for alternative starch sources, growth of food thickening applications, improvements in starch extraction processes, increasing industrial starch consumption.

The cassava starch market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for clean-label food ingredients, rising adoption of gluten-free diets, expansion of biodegradable industrial materials, growing pharmaceutical excipient usage, increasing investment in cassava value chain development. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for gluten-free food ingredients, rising use in processed food and bakery applications, growing adoption of modified starch variants, expansion of industrial and pharmaceutical applications, enhanced focus on clean and natural ingredients.

The increasing consumption of processed foods is expected to drive the growth of the cassava starch market in the future. Processed foods encompass a wide range of products that have undergone various alterations during preparation, such as cutting, washing, heating, canning, cooking, freezing, drying, dehydrating, mixing, or packaging. This trend is driven by factors such as improved availability, marketing efforts, convenience, and the less favorable nutritional profiles of ultra-processed foods, compounded by inadequate regulatory measures. Cassava starch plays a crucial role in the processed food sector by enhancing texture, stability, and shelf life. It serves as a cost-effective and versatile ingredient that meets the demands of modern food processing techniques and consumer preferences. For instance, in 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture reported that the total value of US processed food exports reached $36.59 billion, marking a 1.7% increase compared to previous years. This underscores the impact of rising processed food consumption on the cassava starch market.

Leading companies in the cassava starch market are focusing on innovation to meet growing consumer demands for allergen-friendly and healthier food choices. One such innovation includes gluten-free products such as cassava chips, which are thinly sliced and deep-fried from cassava root. These chips cater to consumers avoiding gluten, a protein commonly found in wheat, barley, and rye. For example, Lemonilo, a prominent health food brand based in Indonesia, introduced Cassamo in June 2023. These high-fiber, gluten-free cassava chips are available in flavors such as Smoky BBQ and Spicy BBQ, and are free from preservatives and artificial flavorings. They provide a nutritious alternative to traditional potato chips, appealing to health-conscious consumers.

In July 2023, Ayensu Starch Factory, a company in Ghana specializing in cassava starch production, partnered with the CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CSR) to enhance cassava cultivation for industrial purposes. This collaboration aims to develop efficient methods for commercial cassava production and increase yields. The CSIR-Crops Research Institute is dedicated to research, development, and societal contributions in Ghana.

Major companies operating in the cassava starch market are Cargill Incorporated., The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), Ingredion Inc., Roquette Frères, AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, PT Buda Starch & Sweetener TbK, Tate & Lyle PLC, KengSeng Group Of Company, Ekta International, Global Sweeteners Holdings Ltd, SPAC Starch Products, Vaighai Agro Products Limited, Universal Starch Chem Allied Ltd., Aryan Group, Psaltry International Company Limited, Sunrise International Inc., Visco Starch, Visco Starch, Matna Foods Ltd., Viet Delta Industrial Corporation, Eiamheng Tapioca Starch Industry Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the canola meal market in 2025. The regions covered in the 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 cassava starch market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The cassava starch market consists of sales of acid-modified starch, high amylose cassava starch, industrial cassava starch and cross-linked 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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