Middle East And Africa Potato Starch Market

Middle East and Africa Potato Starch Market Size and Growth

Middle East and Africa Potato Starch Market was worth USD xx billion in 2022 and is estimated to be growing at a CAGR of xx%, to reach USD xx billion by 2027. 

Middle East and Africa Potato Starch Market Overview

Starch is a carbohydrate that serves as an energy source to most plants. Some potato pulp and juices are left as by-products while extracting potato starch from potatoes. Due to its functional properties, potato starch is widely used in food and beverage industries. Potato contains two types of starch namely, amylose and amylopectin. Amylopectin is the most commonly found and is a major component in food and industrial products. The widespread application of potato starch in various food products is driving the market. Due to the rise in disposable income in various countries, consumers are now buying various food and beverage products which in turn fuels the market. Potato starch is flavorless and hence can be used in various food products without disturbing the taste of the product. It is also being increasingly used in gluten-free products. It also serves as a thickener, water binder, and bulking agent. Potato starch also serves as a substitute for corn starch, rice starch, and tapioca starch. A major restraint to market growth is the consumer’s rising resentment towards GM crops.

Middle East and Africa Potato Starch Market Segmentation

The market for Potato Starch is broadly categorized into

• type

• application

By type the market

• GMO

• non-GMO

By application

• food

• industrial

The food segment is further divided into dairy, confectionery, soups and sauces, bakery products, meat and others. It is expected that the dairy, bakery and met segments are to perform well in the coming years. The industrial segment is further divided into paper, adhesive, textile and others.

Middle East and Africa Potato Starch Market Regional Analysis:

• UAE

• Israel

• KSA

• South Africa

• Egypt

Middle East and Africa Potato Starch Market Keyplayers

1. Avebe

2. Agrana Staerke GmbH

3. AKV Langholt AmbA

4. Changhong Potato Starch Co., Ltd.

5. Emsland Group

6. Finnamyl Oy

7. Manitoba Starch Products

8. Ingredion Incorporated

9. Cargill Incorporated