Native Corn Starch Market Growth Analysis - Forecast Trends, Market Size, Share and Outlook (2025-2034)

The global native corn starch market reached a value of D 5.78 Billion in 2024. The industry is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.40% in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to reach a value of around USD 9.78 Billion by 2034.

Heightened Demand in the Food and Beverage Industry to Propel the Growth of the Native Corn Starch Industry

The increasing demand for native corn starch in the food industry in the production of food products, such as pudding, sauces, and pies, owing to its enhanced thickening power, is projected to support the market growth in the forecast period. Also, the growing demand for clean labelled products due to the surging health consciousness is also boosting the market as people are growing more aware of the qualities of native corn starch over modified ones. Moreover, the rising inclination of people towards convenient food solutions, owing to the growing working population and their hectic schedules is anticipated to lead to the growth of the market. Furthermore, the expanding varieties of dishes that can be prepared using native corn starch is also contributing to the growth of the market.

North America to Account for a Significant Market Share in the Native Corn Starch Industry

North America is leading the market for native corn starch due to the rapidly expanding workforce in the region and their increased demand towards ready-to-eat foods. In addition, the increased demand for clean-labelled corn starch products that are minimally processed, and not chemically modified is also projected to compel the market players to produce organic native corn starch in the forecast period. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is also expected to hold a substantial market share, which can be attributed to the intensive agriculture of maize in Southeast Asian countries because of the favourable climatic conditions and geographical location.

Native Corn Starch Industry Segmentation

The native corn starch is the most common form of corn starch, also known as unmodified or regular corn starch. It is produced by simply drying the starch from the corn wet milling process and is the most abundant carbohydrate reserve in plants. It is available in various physical forms like coarse or fine powders, pearls, flakes, and larger particles.

The native corn starch industry, based on application, is divided into:

• Pharmaceuticals
• Food and Beverages
• Paper Industry
• Personal Care and Cosmetics industry
• Pet Foods
• Others

Market Breakup by Region:

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

The regional markets for native corn starch can be divided into North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East, and Africa.

Heightened Research and Development Activities to Augment the Growth of the Native Corn Starch Industry

The growing investments by the leading market players in the development of new varieties of native corn starch and the rapid expansion of the production capacity are projected to support the industry growth in the forecast period. For instance, in July 2020, Ingredion Incorporated launched three new organic native starches, namely PURITY Bio 201 organic native corn starch, PURITY Bio 301 organic native tapioca starch, and PURITY Bio 805 organic native waxy rice starch in the US and Canada. This can be attributed to the heightened demand for native corn starch across food and beverage industry, owing to its low cost and easy availability. In addition, the growing consumer demand for plant-based and premium quality starch solutions, fuelled by the improved living standards and the inflating disposable incomes, is projected to support the market growth. Also, the increasing use of native corn starch in industries due to its highly oxygenated carbon compounds make it an excellent chemical feedstock. Furthermore, the versatility of native corn starch leads to its varied use as disintegrants, binders, and fillers in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, paper, and food, amongst others, which is predicted to bolster the market growth.

Key Industry Players in the Global Native Corn Starch Industry

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global native corn starch market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• Cargill, Incorporated.
• Roquette Frères
• Tereos Group
• Gulshan Polyols Ltd.
• HL Agro Products Pvt. Ltd.
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.