STARCH DERIVATIVES MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024-2031)

Starch Derivatives Market Size and Trends

The starch derivatives market is estimated to be valued at USD 60.31 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 76.73 Bn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% from 2024 to 2031.

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Starch derivatives have wide applications in various industries such as food & beverages, paper, textile, and pharmaceutical. The rising demand from these industries is driving the growth of this market. The starch derivatives market is expected to witness strong growth over the forecast period. Increased consumption of convenience and processed food globally is projected to boost the growth of the market. Moreover, rising need for biodegradable products across industries to cater to sustainability goals will provide opportunities for manufacturers. However, volatility in raw material prices may hamper the market growth to some extent over the next few years.

Growth of the Bakery and Confectionery Industry

The bakery and confectionery industry has seen steady growth globally over the past few years. The demand for bakery and confectionery products has increased significantly across regions due to increasing consumer awareness about health and taste, rising disposable incomes, and busy lifestyles. Starch derivatives play a key role in the bakery and confectionery sector as they are used as stabilizers, thickeners, and texturizers in a wide variety of products. Starches extracted from potatoes, maize, and wheat are the most commonly used starch derivatives in the industry. They allow for improved texture and quality in baked goods as well as make creams, lotions and other fillings easier to mix. For instance, modified starches are increasingly being used in cake mixes as they enhance moisture retention and provide volume and structure. Similarly, bakery products such as bread benefit from starch derivatives which help improve softness and freshness. Additionally, confectionery items like chocolate, candies and chewing gums employ starch derivatives to control crystallization and delay gumming. A significant trend in recent times is the rising demand for clean label and organic products. In line with this, manufacturers are utilizing starch sources such as cassava and arrowroot more often in place of GM corn and potato starches. According to FAO, cassava production reached over 280 million metric tons in Africa alone in 2020. This indigenous availability of cassava and other starches in growth regions has made it possible to formulate more natural products. Furthermore, developments in starch modification technology have significantly improved textures without compromising on taste. This allows the industry to cater to a wider variety of baked snacks and desserts.

Apart from food applications, starch derivatives are also finding significantly growing demand from several non-food industries like paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, construction, etc. Owing to their film-forming, adhesive, binding, and texturizing properties, starches help manufacturers of various products. For example, starch derivatives are used in paper manufacturing as fillers and coatings to enhance paper quality, surface finish, and ink absorbency. In textiles, starches act as sizing agents that help in smoothing yarns and improving the finish and appearance of fabrics. Also, starches play an important role in construction chemicals like gypsum or cement, functioning as bonding and setting agents that improve the workability of concrete mixtures and other building materials. As infrastructure development takes place globally and industries like paper, textiles, and construction expand their operations, there is an increased requirement for starches that can offer solutions to various manufacturing needs. The robust growth of sectors beyond food over the next decade is estimated to drive future demand for starch derivatives.