MODIFIED STARCH MARKET ANALYSIS

Modified Starch MarketSize and Trends

The global modified starch market was valued at US$ 10.24 billion in 2018, and is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5% in terms of revenue over the forecast period (2019 – 2027), to reach US$ 16.46 billion by 2027.

Figure 1. Global Modified Starch Market Share, By Region, 2018

Source: Coherent Market Insights, 2018-19

Asia Pacific is the fastest growing market for modified starch. This is due to increasing population in India and China boosting demand for food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. These countries are also growing as manufacturing hubs for pharmaceuticals due to low cost of labor and raw material. According to International Monetary Fund, Asia Pacific accounted for 50% of the world’s GDP in 2015, and is slated to become a prime consumer hub in the forecast period. In India, the government has allowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in food processing industries, which is expected to result in market growth. According to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the food processing sector of India is expected to attract investments worth US$ 33 billion during 2017-27, which is expected to boost growth of the modified starch market over the forecast period.

The use of modified starch in food & beverages allows products to be stored over long durations. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in 2010, 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted, mainly due to spoilage. The use of modified starch is expected to reduce this mammoth figure.

 Figure 2. Global Modified Starch Market Share, By End-Use Industry, 2018

Source: Coherent Market Insights, 2018-19