Cassava Starch Market Report

Global Cassava Starch Market Size

The Global Cassava Starch Market size was valued at USD 6.22 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 10.70 billion by 2034 from USD 6.61 billion in 2026. The market's promising CAGR for the predicted period is 6.20%.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Cassava is a root vegetable. It contains vitamin C and copper. It can be harmful if eaten raw because it may contain harmful compounds. Cassava vegetable is primarily grown in South America and Africa regions. Cassava provides many important nutrients, which include resistant starch. This starch has health benefits. Sweet cassava is also known as yuca, manioc, or Brazilian arrowroot. The root of the cassava plant is the mostly consumed part of the cassava plant. Tapioca is a type of starch which is made from cassava root. The cassava root is free from gluten, grain, and nuts; hence it is beneficial to people with food allergies. Cassava starch consists of antioxidants and high carbonate content which is of fresh taste. It prevents infections and offers other health benefits. This starch is widely used in food and beverage companies. Cassava also consists of nutrients like calcium, phosphorous, thiamine, riboflavin, and fiber. It also contains antinutrients like phytate, saponins, and tannins, which can cause adverse health problems.

Cassava starch has numerous benefits. The cassava starch is used as glue or adhesive for a wide range of applications. This leads to an increase in opportunity in the cassava starch market growth for coming years. Cassava starch is also used in the textile industry as a sizing agent to harden and protect yarns; this improves textile efficiency. The cassava starch is also used as a finishing agent, which smoothens the fabrics. In addition, there is an increase in the consumption of functional food because more people are accepting a healthy lifestyle. These functional foods are considered to have a healthy impact on human health. Cassava starch consumption decreases the risk of diabetes and obesity. Cassava starch is used in functional food manufacturing because it has a low glycemic index and a significant amount of dietary fiber. Also, cassava starch is used in snacks as a water-binding agent, which also increases the velocity. The cassava starch is perfect for manufacturing various cereals and snacks as it has high binding, consistency, and water-holding capacity. The opportunity for the cassava starch market is increasing due to the increasing demand for snacks and ready-to-eat cereals.

MARKET DRIVERS

The increase in demand for cassava starch food by the population drives the Cassava Starch Market. This is due to the health-related advantages of Cassava. In Food and Beverage industry, cassava starch is nowadays a main ingredient. This starch is widely used in food formulations like baked goods. Extruded small meals and cassava beads are both produced using cassava starch. Cassava starch is an ingredient, a vehicle for sugars and flavors, and a fat alternative. Thai cassava is used in baby food, condiments, soups, frozen meals, dry mixes, baked goods, snacks, condiments, soups, sausages, dairy products, meat, and fish items. The market for cassava starch expands as a result of this. Cassava starch is also used in the chemical industry, which drives the cassava starch market growth. The cassava starch syrup is manufactured at a low cost. The process includes procedures like acidification or enzymatic hydrolysis. The syrup is also used as raw material to produce numerous chemicals like sodium glutamate, amino acids, organic acids, ethanol, vitamins, and antibiotics. Hence drives the market growth over the forecasting period. Additionally, cassava starch is used in the paper industry because modified starch is used to improve paper quality and productivity in the industry. These are the factors that increase the cassava starch market value.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The production of cassava starch is a very pricy process and less available. Nowadays there is inflation in the market leads to an increase in the cost of raw materials, which ultimately leads to an increase in the cost of materials required for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the availability of other competition in the market leads to an aggravation of the same kind of products which decreases the growth of the cassava starch market. The presence of different starchy materials like corn starch, potato starch, rice starch, etc., hinders the cassava starch market growth. Additionally, if the cassava starch is not prepared properly before consumption, this leads to hindrances in the market. The main side effect includes poisoning. This is due to the presence of a harmful substance called cyanogenic glycoside which leads to the production of cyanide in the human body. In addition, the presence of antinutrients and some toxins in cassava starch can cause harm to an individual. These are the restraining factor of the cassava starch market.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

By Category Insights

Among these, the organic segment dominates the Cassava starch market. The organic segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecasting period. This is due to an increase in demand for gluten-free bakery foods. The increase in demand for gluten-free bakery food is due to an increase in the prevalence of celiac diseases caused by the consumption of gluten. Additionally, the conventional segment is expected to show the fastest CAGR growth over the forecasting period. This is due to an increase in demand for sweeteners. The demand is due to cassava starch being used as raw material as a sweetener in the food and beverage industry.

By Form Insights

Among these, the liquid form segment dominates the Cassava Starch Market. The liquid form segment is expected to its dominance over the forecasting period. This is due to an increase in demand for cassava starch in liquid form as they are used in beverages. Cassava starch is used as a sweetener in many industries. The cassava starch syrup is mainly used by many end users. The solid form segment is expected to show the fastest CAGR growth over the forecasting period. This is due to an increase in demand for cassava starch in powdered form. The powdered form of cassava starch is used in various industries like bakery and food industries.

By Product Type Insights

Among these, the sweetener segment dominates the market. The Sweetener segment is expected to show its dominance over the forecasting period. Cassava starch is mainly used as a sweetener in many industries like food and beverage and bakeries, as cassava starch can be used as a natural sweetener in these industries. It is beneficial for all consumers if this sweetener is added, as it will cause no harm to them. Hence Sweetener segment dominates the market. The native segment is expected to show the fastest CAGR growth over the forecasting period.

By End User Insights

Among these, the food and beverage segment dominates the market shares. The food and beverage segment is expected to show its dominance over the forecasting period. This is due to an increase in demand for conventional products. The increase in demand for conventional food is due to busy lifestyles. The increased adoption of consumers preferring gluten-free products also drives segmental growth. Cassava starch is used as a sweetener in many food and beverage industries. The cassava starch is used as a sweetener in bakery products, during beverage manufacturing, etc. The increase in awareness regarding healthy lifestyles also drives segmental growth. Hence the increase in demand for cassava starch in the food industry because of its various properties helps in segmental growth. The animal feed segment is expected to show the fastest CAGR growth over the forecasting period. This is due to an increase in demand for cassava in the animal feed industry.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The Asia Pacific segment dominates the market. The Asia Pacific segment is expected to show its dominance over the forecasting period. This is due to an increase in demand for cassava starch in various industries like food and beverage, textile, pharmaceutical, etc. The key manufacturers in this region are from China, Japan, and Indonesia. These countries are the top most countries that are importing cassava starch. Among these, China imports the maximum amount of cassava starch. Also, this region has the major exporters of cassava starch. The major exporters in the region include Thailand, Vietnam, etc. For instance, In 2020, Thailand and Indonesia produced roughly 31 million tonnes and 20 million tonnes, respectively, of cassava. The increase in demand for cassava starch in this region is due to the huge availability of raw materials.

North America is expected to show significant CAGR growth over the forecasting period. This is due to an increase in demand for gluten-free products in this region. The highest consumption rate in this region is by the United States. For instance, as per the National Library of Medicine, in the United States, more than $15.5 billion were spent on retail sales of gluten-free foods in 2016, and this number is increasing over time. Additionally, the increase in growth of food and beverage industries. Cassava starch has many properties which benefit the health of humans. The consumption of cassava starch is increased due to its properties; it is low calorie and prevents diabetes and obesity. Hence the region shows significant growth over the forecasting period.

The LAMEA region is expected to show the fastest CAGR growth over the forecasting period. This is due to an increase in demand for cassava starch in various industries like textile, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, etc.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Key market players of Cassava Starch Market are Tate & Lyle (U.K.), Cargill, Incorporated. (U.S.), ADM (U.S.), Ingredion. (U.S.), AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG (Austria), Visco Starch (U.S.), Global Sweeteners Holdings Ltd (China), Chorchaiwat Industry Co.,Ltd. (Thailand), Matna Foods Ltd. (Nigeria), KengSeng group of company (South Korea), SPAC Starch Products (India) Ltd (India), Viet Delta (Vietnam), Psaltry International Company Limited (Nigeria), Ekta International (India).

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• On 25 Jan 2021, Tate & Lyle expanded its portfolio of tapioca-based thickening and gelling starches. This includes the launch of new REZISTA® MAX thickening starches and BRIOGEL® gelling starches.

• On 5 May 2021, Cargill to double tapioca syrup production as demand for label-friendly ingredients continues to grow.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the Global Cassava Starch Market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on Category, Form, Product type, End User and region. 

By Category

• Organic
• Conventional

By Form

• Solid
• Liquid

By Product Type

• Modified
• Native
• Sweetener

By End User

• Food and Beverage
• Pharmaceuticals
• Animal Feed
• Cosmetics
• Others

By Region

• North America 
• Europe 
• Asia-Pacific 
• Latin America 
• Middle East and Africa