The global starch derivatives market size is estimated to reach USD 120.66 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing demand for sweeteners in various food items such as bakery & confectionary, carbonated & energy drinks is expected to propel growth over the next seven years. Furthermore, growing pharmaceutical sector in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Brazil, India, China and the U.S. is expected to further increase demand for starch derivatives. Stringent regulations encouraging the use of natural ingredients across various sectors including pharmaceutical, textile, fermentation and cosmetics is likely to propel industry growth. However, fluctuating prices of raw materialscoupled with high R&D cost is expected to be a major restraint affecting growth over the forecast period.
Glucose syrup dominated the global market in the year 2014 and is likely to generate high revenue gains over the seven years, accounting for over USD 44.0 billion by 2022. Increasing consumption of processed meats, ice creams, convenience food, instant dessertsand bakery products are expected to augment demand for the product over the next seven years.
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The glucose syrup segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 60.1% in 2024 and is expected to continue to dominate the industry over the forecast period.
The food & beverage segment dominated the market with a market share of 61.0% in 2024 during the forecast period.
North America starch derivatives market is primarily driven by the abundant availability of corn. This corn is utilized in various food, non-food, and feed applications.
The growth of the food industry and, consequently, the market for starch derivatives is primarily driven by the expanding global population and increasing disposable income.
Modified starch is a prominent product segment in the market, created through physical or chemical alterations to native starch.
Grand View Research has segmented the global starch derivatives market based on product, application, and region:
Starch Derivatives Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Maltodextrin
Glucose syrup
Cyclodextrin
Hydrolysates
Modified starch
Others
Starch Derivatives Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Food & Beverages
Cosmetics
Paper
Pharmaceuticals
Feed
Others
Starch Derivatives Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Europe
Germany
Asia Pacific
China
India
Latin America
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
List of Key Players in the Starch Derivatives Market
Cargill Inc.
Avebe U.A.
Emsland Group
Tate & Lyle PLC
Agrana Group
Roquette Freres
ADM
China Essence Group Ltd.
Ingredion Incorporated
Global Bio-chem Technology Group Company Limited
Zhucheng Dongxiao Biotechnology Co.
Grain Processing Corporation
Asia Modified Starch Co., Ltd (AMSCO)
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