The global modified starch market size is predicted to reach USD 18.9 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2030. The market is anticipated to expand significantly during the forecast period due to its use in a variety of applications such as paper, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and other applications like biodegradable polymers, coatings, and adhesives. Growing concern about health and nutrition, as well as a shift toward a healthier diet, are likely to be major factors driving the market.

The product penetration will rise over the forecast period as the demand for organic sweeteners in non-carbonated soft drinks and energy drinks rises. In order to produce efficient water-soluble modified starches, companies are investing more in research and development, which has created dynamic market conditions. Product innovation has significantly increased recently in order to access markets and reap strategic advantages. As a result, businesses have integrated and diversified their product portfolios to increase their presence throughout the value chain.

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Detailed Segmentation:

Product Insights

In 2021, the starch esters and ethers segment led the market with a revenue share of over 30% owing to their ability to improve food texture and shelf life. These products are expected to see increased consumption in bakery, convenience, and dairy foods. The segment will also benefit from a positive outlook in the food and beverage industries in China and India. These developing markets are also expected to see substantial growth in the pharmaceutical industry, as consumer demand for advanced medicines rises, propelling product demand over the forecast period.

Material Insights

The cassava segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.3% between 2022 and 2030. Confectionery, adhesives, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, building materials, and textiles all require intensive use of starch. The product's growth is primarily driven by properties such as stability and high paste clarity. Corn accounted for the highest revenue share of over 81% in 2021 due to its widespread availability and high demand. It is widely used to thicken liquid-based food products like gravies, puddings, sauces, soups, and custards. Corn starch is versatile, can be easily modified, and has many industrial applications, including anti-sticking agents and adhesives in the papermaking industry. It is also used in the production of textiles, as well as the production of sugars and corn syrups.

Function Insights

The thickeners segment led the global market in terms of revenue in 2021 with a market share of over 50%. As a thickening agent, modified starch enhances the viscosity of any liquid without affecting its other properties significantly. It is frequently used in the food and beverage industry, particularly in puddings, sauces, soups, and gravies, without changing the taste, which will fuel product demand.

End-use Insights

The food and beverage segment accounted for the highest revenue share of over 45.0% in 2021 and is predicted to lead the market throughout the forecast period. Modified starches are excellent flavor carriers and may be added to ready-to-drink mixes. It adds a slight amount of viscosity for a silky texture in coffee, slushies, smoothies, and other beverages. When added to pasta, soup, and mayonnaise, it enhances the quality of such products in the baking industry. It is also very beneficial for emulsifying end-use products in a variety of industries, particularly those containing flavored oils.

Regional Insights

North America dominated the global market in 2021, accounting for more than 42% of the total revenue share. Rising consumer awareness of the health benefits of eating low-fat foods is expected to drive demand in the region, especially in the U.S., which is one of the largest producers of corn starch and corn globally. Furthermore, diverse applications of modified starch products, as well as innovation and new product development like Octenyl Succinic Anhydride (OSA), a widely utilized esterification agent, are propelling the market growth.

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Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The modified starch market is moderately fragmented. International players in the market are focusing on implementing strategies in order to increase their market share. Some of the major players in the market include Archer Daniels Midland Company, Agrana Beteiligungs-AG, Emsland-Starle GmbH, Cargill, Inc., Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Co. Ltd., and others. Key players in the market enter into strategic partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures, and focus on research & development to launch innovative products to cater to the changing preferences of consumers around the world. For instance, in April 2021, Cargill Inc., partnered with Starpro, a major food-grade tapioca starch manufacturer in Thailand. The partnership is aimed to expand its tapioca starch products in the Asia Pacific as well as to support food manufacturers' product processing needs while also meeting consumers' sensory expectations. 

Some of the prominent players in the global modified starch market include:

• Emsland-Stärke GmbH

• Grain Processing Corporation

• Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Company Limited

• Ingredion Incorporated

• Roquette Frères

• ADM

• Agrana Beteiligungs AG

• Avebe U.A.

• Cargill, Incorporated

• Samyang Genex Corp.

• Beneo-Remy N.V.

• Siam Modified Starch Co., Ltd.

• China Essence Group Ltd.

• PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk

• Tate & Lyle PLC

• ULRICK&SHORT

• KMC (Kartoffelmelcentralen) Amb

Modified Starch Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global modified starch market based on product, material, function, end-use, and region:

Modified Starch Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Starch Esters & Ethers

• Resistant

• Cationic

• Pre-gelatinized

• Others

Modified Starch Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Corn

• Cassava

• Wheat

• Potato

• Others

Modified Starch Function Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Stabilizers

• Thickeners

• Emulsifiers

• Binders

• Others

Modified Starch End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Food & Beverage

• Animal Feed

• Paper

• Pharmaceuticals

• Textiles

• Others

Modified Starch Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• North America

o U.S.

o Canada

o Mexico

• Europe

o U.K.

o Germany

o France

o Spain

o Italy

• Asia Pacific

o China

o India

o Japan

o Thailand

o Australia & New Zealand

• Central & South America

o Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

o South Africa

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