Starch Derivatives

Global Starch Derivatives Market to Reach US$74.5 Billion by 2030

The global market for Starch Derivatives estimated at US$57.0 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$74.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Food & Beverage, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.6% CAGR and reach US$44.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Paper segment is estimated at 4.9% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$12.8 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 5.3% CAGR

The Starch Derivatives market in the U.S. is estimated at US$12.8 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$21.5 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 5.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% and 4.1% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.9% CAGR.

Global Starch Derivatives Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

What Are Starch Derivatives, and How Are They Produced?

Starch derivatives are chemically modified versions of natural starch, a carbohydrate found in many plants. These derivatives are produced through physical, enzymatic, or chemical treatments that break down starch into various useful components such as glucose, fructose, glucosamine, and others. The primary goal of these modifications is to alter the original properties of starch—such as its gelatinization temperature, film-forming capabilities, and viscosity—to create products that are more useful in specific industrial applications. Common starch derivatives include maltodextrin, cyclodextrin, glucose syrup, hydrolysates, and modified starches, each possessing unique characteristics that serve different functional purposes in industries ranging from foods and beverages to pharmaceuticals and paper manufacturing.

Why Are Starch Derivatives Important in Industrial Applications?

Starch derivatives play a crucial role across various industries due to their versatility and functional properties. In the food and beverage industry, they are widely used as thickeners, sweeteners, and stabilizers in products like soups, sauces, soft drinks, and confections. Their ability to enhance texture and consistency, while also extending shelf life, makes them indispensable in modern food processing. In the pharmaceutical sector, starch derivatives serve as binders and fillers in tablets and as stabilizers in vitamin supplements, improving medication efficacy and handling. The cosmetics industry also utilizes these compounds for their hydrating properties in skin care products and as film formers in hair styling products. Beyond these, starch derivatives are employed in the paper industry as binders and in the textile industry for fabric finishing, underscoring their broad utility.

How Is Innovation Shaping the Starch Derivatives Industry?

Innovation within the starch derivatives industry is largely driven by advancements in extraction and modification technologies that enhance the efficiency and functionality of these compounds. Biotechnology, in particular, has played a pivotal role in developing new enzymatic methods that allow for more precise modifications, creating derivatives with highly specific properties tailored to unique industrial needs. Sustainability trends have also influenced innovations, with increasing demand for environmentally friendly and sustainably sourced materials pushing companies to develop organic and non-GMO starch derivatives. Additionally, the growth in biodegradable plastics and renewable biofuels markets offers new opportunities for starch derivatives as feedstocks, prompting further research and development efforts to optimize their performance in these applications.

What Drives the Growth in the Starch Derivatives Market?

The growth in the starch derivatives market is driven by several factors, including the expanding global food and beverage industry, technological advancements in enzyme technologies, and increasing consumer demand for natural and functional ingredients. As the global population grows and urbanizes, the demand for processed and convenience foods increases, directly impacting the demand for food-grade starch derivatives used as additives. Technological improvements that enable the cost-effective production of highly specialized starch derivatives have facilitated their adoption in more niche markets, including bioplastics and biofuels, where they contribute to sustainability efforts. Moreover, consumer trends towards healthier and cleaner label products have led food manufacturers to seek natural additives like starch derivatives that can replace synthetic chemicals. These drivers, coupled with the ongoing development of new applications in traditional and novel markets, ensure robust growth and diversification in the starch derivatives industry.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Starch Derivatives market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (Glucose Syrup, Modified Starch, Hydrolysates, Maltodextrin, Cyclodextrin); Application (Food & Beverage, Paper, Pharmaceutical, Other Applications)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; USA; Canada; Japan; China; Europe; France; Germany; Italy; UK; Spain; Russia; Rest of Europe; Asia-Pacific; Australia; India; South Korea; Rest of Asia-Pacific; Latin America; Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; Rest of Latin America; Middle East; Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; UAE; Rest of Middle East; Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 70 Featured) -

• Cargill, Inc.
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Grain Processing Corporation
• Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Co., Ltd.
• Avebe Group
• BENEO GmbH
• Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd.
• Global Sweeteners Holdings Ltd.
• Ciranda, Inc.
• Foodchem International Corporation
• Agrana Beteiligungs-AG
• Austrade Inc.
• Fooding Group Limited
• Goma Corrugated Board Glue Papertube Lamination Adhesive
• B Food Science Co., Ltd.

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