Asia Pacific Modified Starch Market

Asia Pacific Modified Starch Market Size

The Asia Pacific Modified Starch Market size was calculated to be USD 2.64 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to be worth USD 4.05 billion by 2034, from USD 2.77 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.85% during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific Modified Starch market is developing at an exceptionally quick pace.

Modified starch, are prepared by enzymatically, physically, or chemically treating native starch to change its properties. Modified starches are used in almost all starch applications, for example in food products as a thickening agent, stabilizer or emulsifier; in pharmaceuticals as a disintegrant; as binder in coated paper. They also have many other use or applications. Starches are modified to improve their performance in various applications. Starches can be changed to increase their stability against extreme heat, acid, cooling, or freezing; to change their texture; to increase or decrease their viscosity; or to increase their visco-stability.

Market Drivers 

The significant drivers for Modified Starch is the growing awareness about functional food and the growing demand for natural ingredients in food and feed. Also surge the rising demand for health food and natural sweeteners in beverages, specifically in energy drinks and non-carbonated soft drinks because of their low calorie value developing economies will boost this industry.

Market Restraints

However strict government policies in the area of Modified Starch limits this industry.

Segmental Analysis

Asia Pacific Modified Starch Market By Raw material

• Potato
• Wheat
• Corn
• Cassava

The corn is expected to be the major raw material in the modified starch market in 2016, due to its abundant availability and wide range of applications in the food & beverage industry. However, the Cassava is likely to grow quicker, as it is the most cost-effective source of starch on a global level.

Asia Pacific Modified Starch Market By Application

• Food & Beverages
• Animal Feed

Asia Pacific Modified Starch Market By Function 

• Thickeners
• Stabilizers
• Binders
• Emulsifiers

Asia Pacific Modified Starch Market By Region 

• China
• India
• Japan
• South Kore
• Taiwan
• Australia
• South East Asia

China and India are likely to increase the market because of huge population. Also Asia Pacific is largest growing segment.

Key Players in the Market

Major key players in the Asia Pacific Modified Starch Market are Emsland-Starke GmbH (Germany), Grain Processing Corporation (U.S.), Cargill (U.S.), Ingredion Incorporated (U.S.), Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), Tate & Lyle (U.K.), and Roquette Frères (France), Avebe U.A. (Netherlands), Agrana Beteiligungs-AG (Austria), and Asia Pacific Bio-Chem Technology Group Company Limited (Hong Kong). are the leaders in the Asia Pacific Modified Starch market.