Starch Derivatives Market Report 2026

The starch derivatives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $68.11 billion in 2025 to $71.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of processed food production, increasing industrial use of binders and thickeners, availability of diverse starch raw materials, growth in paper and pulp applications, rising demand for texture-enhancing ingredients.

The starch derivatives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $88.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for specialty starch derivatives, increasing adoption in medical and nutraceutical applications, expansion of clean-label product development, rising focus on high-performance industrial starches, technological advancements in starch modification. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for clean-label modified starches, rising use of functional starch derivatives in food processing, growing application in pharmaceutical formulations, expansion of industrial adhesive and binder usage, enhanced focus on process-stable starch solutions.

The increased prevalence of obesity is expected to drive the growth of the starch derivatives market going forward. Obesity is a medical condition characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat that can negatively affect overall health. In obesity management, starch derivatives are increasingly used to help improve glycemic control, reduce fat absorption, lower calorie density, and enhance nutrient delivery in food and beverage products. For instance, in 2025, according to the World Heart Federation, a Switzerland-based global public health organization, an estimated 2.7 billion adults could be living with overweight or obesity worldwide. The continued rise in obesity prevalence has led to its recognition as one of the most significant global public health challenges. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of obesity is driving the growth of the starch derivatives market.

Major companies operating in the starch derivatives market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as chemical-free processes to meet growing demand for clean-label and health-oriented ingredients. Chemical-free processes refer to methods of modifying starch without the use of chemical reagents, relying instead on physical or enzymatic treatments to alter functionality while preserving a natural ingredient profile. For example, in October 2025, Roquette, a France-based plant ingredients company, launched AMYSTA™ L 123, a thermally soluble pea starch developed through a patented enzyme- and chemical-free process that uses only heat treatment and spray-drying. This innovation overcomes the solubility limitations of native pea starch and delivers low viscosity and excellent dispersibility, making it suitable for applications such as ready-to-mix beverages, dried soups, sauces, and condiment mixes.

In May 2024, KPS Capital Partners, LP, a U.S.-based private equity firm, acquired Tate and Lyle PLC, Inc. for $350 million. This acquisition allows KPS Capital to enhance its portfolio by integrating Tate and Lyle's expertise in starch derivatives. Tate and Lyle PLC is a UK-based company known for its offerings in starch derivatives.

Major companies operating in the starch derivatives market are Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle Inc., Roquette Frères SA, Beneo GmbH, Penford Corporation, Stern-Wywiol Gruppe GmbH & Co KG, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Inc., Grain Processing Corporation, Tereos Internacional SA, Emsland-Stärke GmbH, Agrana Investment Corp., Gulshan Polyols Ltd., Fooding Company Limited, Foodchem International Corporation, Molinos Juan Semino SA, Gujarat Ambuja Export Ltd., ShreeGluco Biotech Private Ltd., Shubham Starch Chem Pvt. Ltd., Matsutani Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Sanstar Bio-Polymers Ltd., Tirupati Starch & Chemicals Ltd., Ambuja Exports Ltd., Daymer Ingredients Limited, The Wah Starch Public Company Limited, Universal Starch Chem Allied Ltd., Qindao Cbh Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the starch derivatives market in 2025. The regions covered in the starch derivatives market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the starch derivatives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The starch derivatives market consists of sales of corn starch derivatives, cassava starch derivatives, potato starch derivatives, wheat starch derivatives, and other starch derivatives. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this starch derivatives market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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