Thin Boiling Starch Global Market Report 2024

The thin boiling starch market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $13.74 billion in 2023 to $14.32 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth observed in the historical period can be credited to the evolution of the food industry, the increasing consumer inclination toward convenience, the globalization of food trade, industrialization in emerging economies, and the recognition of functional properties in food.

The thin boiling starch market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.51 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to a health-conscious consumer base, an increasing demand for processed foods, the expansion of the food industry, preferences for clean labels, and the pursuit of alternatives to chemical additives. Major trends expected in the forecast period include a focus on health and nutrition, the digital transformation of the supply chain, collaborations within the food industry, and expansion into emerging markets.

The anticipated surge in demand from the food and beverage industry is poised to drive the growth of the thin boiling starch market. The food and beverage industry, encompassing activities from production to distribution, plays a crucial role in the economy, involving agriculture, food manufacturing, food service, retailing, and catering. Thin boiling starches serve as versatile ingredients in this sector, employed for thickening, stabilizing emulsions, and enhancing textures in various food products. For instance, reports from the Common Thread Collective, a US-based e-commerce growth agency, revealed that global food and beverage sales reached $506 billion in 2022, with an expected increase to $857 billion by 2025. Additionally, Statistics Sweden, a Sweden-based government agency, reported a 2.9 percent increase in food and beverage sales in 2021, reaching $30.74 billion (SEK 334 billion), up $8.28 billion (SEK 9 billion) from 2020. Consequently, the rising demand from the food and beverage industry is steering the growth of the thin boiling starch market.

The expanding footprint of the textile industry is projected to contribute to the growth of the thin boiling starch market. Covering the production of fibers, fabrics, and related finished goods, the textile industry utilizes thin boiling starch as a sizing agent during the weaving process. This application enhances the strength, smoothness, and overall performance of warp yarns, improving weaving efficiency and the quality of the final fabric. As reported by Textile World, a US-based textile industry journal, fiber, textile, and clothing exports totaled $28.4 billion in 2021, up from $25.3 billion in 2020. Hence, the increasing expansion of the textile industry is propelling the thin boiling starch market.

The thin boiling starch market is witnessing a significant trend towards product innovations. Key players in the thin boiling starch market are actively engaged in developing innovative products to maintain their market positions. An illustrative example is Ingredion Inc., a US-based food company, which introduced its ULTRA-TEX 1311 modified potato starch in March 2021. This waxy instant starch, derived from potatoes, serves as an innovative ingredient enabling manufacturers to efficiently create indulgent textures. ULTRA-TEX 1311 offers benefits such as enhancing the clarity of food products, reducing cooking and processing times, and demonstrating freeze-thaw stability for products intended to undergo freezing and thawing. Widely used in dairy, bakery, and confectionery applications, this starch has the potential to revolutionize the creation of indulgent textures.

Leading companies in the thin boiling starch market are also introducing new products, such as starch-based excipients tailored for the nutraceutical industry, to gain a competitive advantage. Nutraceuticals, characterized by bioactive compounds with combined nutritional and pharmaceutical benefits, are typically presented in medicinal forms. In January 2022, DFE Pharma, a Germany-based pharmaceutical company, launched three starch-based excipients under the Nutroféli brand - Nutroféli ST100 (native starch), Nutroféli ST200 (partially pregelatinized starch), and Nutroféli ST300 (fully gelatinized starch). These naturally sourced excipients cater to various nutraceutical applications, serving as versatile binders for oral solid dosage forms and aligning with both food and pharmaceutical monographs. The product launch addresses the growing consumer focus on well-being and preventive healthcare, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to assist formulators in creating user-friendly and appealing dosage designs.

In February 2021, Tate & Lyle PLC, a UK-based supplier of ingredients and solutions to the food and beverage sectors, acquired an 85% shareholding in Chaodee Modified Starch Co. Ltd. for approximately $16.52 million. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Tate & Lyle's presence in Asia, access new technology, and diversify its product portfolio. Chaodee Modified Starch Co. Ltd., based in Thailand, specializes in the manufacturing of thin-boiled and modified food starches, including tapioca and cassava.

Major companies operating in the thin boiling starch market report are Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ingredion Incorporated, Tereos SCA, Roquette Frères, Tate And Lyle plc, Agrana Group, Colorcon Inc., Avebe U.A., Grain Processing Corporation, SMS Corporation Co. Ltd., Beneo GmbH, Spac Starch Products (India) Ltd., Emsland Group, Banpong Tapioca Flour Industrial Co. Ltd., Crest Cellulose Pvt Ltd., Gromotech Agrochem Pvt. Ltd., Qingdao Cbh Co. Ltd., Sanstar Bio-Polymers Ltd., Shubham Starch Chem Pvt. Ltd., Sonish Starch Technology Co. Ltd., Angel Starch And Food Pvt. Ltd., Everest Starch (India) Pvt. Ltd., S A Pharmachem Private Limited, Sheekharr Starch Pvt. Ltd., Universal Biopolymers.

North America was the largest region in the thin boiling starch market in 2023. The regions covered in the thin boiling starch market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the thin boiling starch market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The primary products falling under the category of thin boiling starch include potato starch, maize starch, wheat starch, and others. Potato starch, characterized by its fine white powder, is derived from the tubers of the potato plant. Available in both dry and liquid forms, potato starch finds application across various industries, including food and beverages, textiles, paper and packaging, pharmaceuticals, personal care, among others.

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The thin boiling starch market consists of sales of arrowroot starch, tapioca starch, rice starch, sago starch, cornstarch, and cassava starch. 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 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.