North America 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 Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031
The North America Organic Cassava Starch Market would witness market growth of 3.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2020, the North America market's volume surged to 38,924.3 tonnes, showcasing a growth of 15.9% (2020-2023).
Pre-gelatinized starch is a specialized form of cassava starch that has been processed through a heating and drying method to gelatinize it before its use. Unlike regular cassava starch, which requires cooking to achieve its thickening properties, pre-gelatinized starch is ready to use directly in various applications without additional heat. Thus, the US market consumed 16,785.94 tonnes of this type of starch in 2023.
The US market dominated the North America Organic Cassava Starch Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $762.9 Million by 2031. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 5.4% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 4.5% during (2024 - 2031).
It improves viscosity and texture, enhancing the sensory appeal of food. Due to its gluten-free nature, this starch is essential in gluten-free baking formulations. It provides structure and elasticity to baked goods like bread, cakes, and cookies. It acts as a binder and stabilizer in processed foods, preventing ingredient separation and maintaining product consistency in dairy products, desserts, and sauces.
In the paper industry, starch is used as a surface sizing agent to improve paper strength, smoothness, and printability. It enhances paper quality and reduces surface porosity. This starch acts as a sizing agent in textiles, enhancing fabric stiffness, reducing fiber breakage during weaving, and improving the adhesion of dyes and finishes.
This starch is a key ingredient in formulating gluten-free and allergen-free food products in Canada. With a significant portion of the population affected by gluten intolerance or allergies, there is a growing market for products that cater to these dietary preferences. To meet this demand, Canadian food processors utilize this starch in gluten-free baked goods, snacks, sauces, and other processed foods. According to the Government of Canada, the food and beverage processing industry was the largest manufacturing sector in Canada by production value in 2022, with goods manufactured totaling $156.5 billion in sales. Exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record $54.3 billion in 2022, marking a 14.1% increase over 2021 and accounting for 34.7% of the industry's production value. Hence, North America's growing food and beverage processing sector is expected to boost the demand for organic cassava starch in the region.
Based on Type, the market is segmented into Native, and Pre-gelatinized. Based on End-use Industry, the market is segmented into Food Processing, Chemical & Pharmaceutical, Textile, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.
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.
North America 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 Country (Volume, Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America