Global Organic Cassava Starch Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Native, and Pre-gelatinized), By End-use Industry (Food Processing, Chemical & Pharmaceutical, Textile, and Others), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2024 - 2031
The Global Organic Cassava Starch Market size is expected to reach $3.7 billion by 2031, rising at a market growth of 3.8% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2023, the market attained a volume of 207,602.6 tonnes experiencing a growth of 16.4% (2020-2023).
Beyond food, organic cassava starch has applications in various North American non-food industries. It is a biodegradable and sustainable ingredient in pharmaceuticals, personal care products, textiles, paper manufacturing, and bioplastics. Consequently, the North American region would acquire nearly 30% of the total market share by 2031. Also, the US market would consume 37,789.17 tonnes of native starch by 2031.
Cassava starch is inherently gluten-free, making it a suitable option for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. In addition, cassava starch contains a higher amount of dietary fiber compared to refined starches. Therefore, high health and nutritional benefits are propelling the market’s growth.
Additionally, Consumers' growing health consciousness has increased demand for organic food products, driven by concerns about chemical residues from pesticides and fertilizers commonly used in conventional farming. Clean label trends emphasize transparency in food ingredients and production methods. With its natural and minimal processing approach, starch aligns with clean label preferences. Thus, increasing consumer demand for organic products drives the market's growth.
However, Organic farming methods typically require more labor-intensive practices than conventional agriculture. Furthermore, organic farming often operates at smaller scales than conventional agriculture, limiting economies of scale. In conclusion, the higher cost of organic production is hindering market growth.
Type Outlook
Based on type, the =market is divided into native and pre-gelatinized. The pre-gelatinized segment attained 40% revenue share in the market in 2023. Also, the segment registered a volume of 76,273.2 tonnes in 2023. Pre-gelatinized organic cassava starch is already cooked and gelatinized during processing, which means it dissolves easily in cold water or other liquids without heat.
End-use Industry Outlook
On the basis of end-use industry, the starch market is segmented into food processing, textile, chemical & pharmaceutical, and others. In 2023, the chemical & pharmaceutical segment attained 29% revenue share in the market. In pharmaceutical applications, this starch is a binder and is excipient in tablet formulations.
Regional Outlook
Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The Asia Pacific region witnessed 37% revenue share in the market in 2023. With a rapidly growing population and rising disposable incomes, consumers in the Asia Pacific are increasingly adopting healthier lifestyles and seeking natural, organic, and clean-label food products.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Tate & Lyle PLC
- Ingredion Incorporated
- Chorchaiwat Industry CO.,LTD.
- Roquette Freres SA
- Cargill, Incorporated
- Ekta International
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- Ciranda, Inc.
- Tereos S.A.
Global Organic Cassava Starch Market Report Segmentation
By Type (Volume, Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
By End-use Industry (Volume, Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Food Processing
- Chemical & Pharmaceutical
- Textile
- Others
By Geography (Volume, Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA