Asia-Pacific Industrial Starch Market

Asia-Pacific Industrial Starch Market Size

Asia-Pacific industrial starch market was valued at USD 36.33 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 38.84 billion in 2025 from USD 66.34 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.92% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2033.

The Industrial Starch market is showcasing significant potential in the mentioned forecast period. The market continues to build up momentum with the increasing efficiency of alternates to natural starch sources such as, cassava. Thus, various agricultural firms around the Asia-Pacific region have seen huge interest in the market.

Industrial Starch is used as an alternative to natural starch for adhesive purposes in a vast range of industrial applications. It is generally obtained from different sources like cassava, wheat, potato etc. Apart from applications in the food industry, industrial starch is used in non-food industries as well, such as mining, textile, paper, and building materials, mostly because of its adhesive nature.

Market Drivers and Restraints

In recent years, the industry has seen rapid growth and is expected to continue the trend. It can be attributed to factors such as rapid growth in the food processing industry, increasing demand for convenience foods, high demand for adhesives in various industries, and a variety of benefits related to starch. On the other hand, the market faces some challenges and restraints as well. Some of the major ones are high initial investments for R&D, easier alternates like Resin glue for adhesive purposes, and the development in the Arabic gum market. These factors need to be answered for the market to reach its potential.

SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Asia-Pacific Industrial Starch Market By Type

Further divided into modified starch and other derivatives. The starch derivatives accounted for the greatest market share based on type due to lesser limitations and higher functionality compared to alternates.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Some of the major companies competing in the market for dominance include Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Ingredion Incorporated, AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, Tate & Lyle PLC, Grain Processing Company, The Tereos Group, Roquette Frères, Altia Industrial Services, Royal Cosun.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the Asia-Pacific Industrial starch market is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Source

• Corn
• Potato
• wheat
• cassava

By Type

• native starch
• Starch Derivatives and Sweeteners

By Application

• Food & Beverages
• Feed and Paper Industry

And is dominated by the Food & Beverages segment.

By Form

• liquid form 
• dry form 

COUNTRY ANALYSIS

• India
• China
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Vietnam
• Philippines
• Indonesia
• Singapore
• Rest of APAC