The modified starch market is estimated at USD 14.92 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 17.30 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.0%. The global modified starch market is expanding rapidly as food manufacturers increasingly prioritize product stability, texture enhancement, and clean-label functionality across processed and convenience foods. Growing consumer demand for healthier, high-quality, and easy-to-use food products, as well as rising awareness of ingredient transparency, is driving strong adoption of modified starches in a wide range of applications. The shift toward functional, science-backed ingredients that improve viscosity, binding, freeze–thaw stability, and overall product performance is a significant factor accelerating market growth.
Key Takeaways:
- The Asia Pacific modified starch market is estimated to account for a 56.9% revenue share in 2025.
- By type, the enzymatically modified starch segment is set to register a higher CAGR of 6.8%.
- By application, the industrial applications segment is projected to grow at the fastest rate from 2025 to 2030.
- By source, the corn/maize segment is estimated to dominate the market.
- By form, the dry segment is estimated to hold a significant market share.
- ADM (US), Cargill (US), Ingredion (US), Tate & Lyle (UK), Roquette Frères (France), and Avebe U.A. (Netherlands) were identified as some of the star players in the modified starch market (global), given their strong market share and product footprint.
- Companies Qingdao CBH Co., Ltd., Shubham Starch Chem Pvt. Ltd., and Everest Starch, among others, have distinguished themselves among startups and SMEs by securing strong footholds in specialized niche areas, underscoring their potential as emerging market leaders.
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The physically modified starch type segment is estimated to account for the highest market share during the forecast period.
Physically modified starch has emerged as the dominant segment within the modified starch market primarily because it aligns with the global shift toward clean-label, natural, and minimally processed ingredients while still delivering strong functional performance. Unlike chemically modified starches, physically modified variants are produced through non-chemical processes such as heat-moisture treatment, pregelatinization, annealing, spray-drying, and extrusion. These methods enhance key properties, such as viscosity, solubility, water absorption, and freeze–thaw stability, without introducing chemical reagents, allowing manufacturers to maintain simple ingredient declarations that appeal to increasingly health-conscious consumers. This clean-label advantage is especially significant in regions with strict food regulations, such as Europe and parts of Asia, where chemically modified additives face tighter scrutiny. In addition, physically modified starches offer cost-efficient production, easier scale-up, and broad formulation flexibility across bakery, dairy, snacks, instant foods, gluten-free products, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. Their ability to withstand diverse processing conditions, deliver consistent performance, and remain compliant with evolving regulatory requirements has made them the preferred choice for both food and non-food sectors. As demand grows for natural, functional ingredients that enhance texture and stability without compromising safety or label transparency, physically modified starch continues to outpace other starch categories in adoption and market share.
The dry form segment is estimated to represent a significant market share in the modified starch market during the forecast period.
The dry form is set to account for the largest share of the modified starch market because it offers superior stability, longer shelf life, and easier storage and transportation compared to liquid forms. Its powdered nature allows for precise dosing, simple handling, and efficient blending in both food and industrial applications. Dry modified starch is widely used in bakery mixes, snacks, instant foods, paper, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals due to its versatility and compatibility with high-temperature and high-shear processing. Lower logistics costs, reduced risk of spoilage, and broad functional applications make the dry form the most preferred and widely adopted format in the market.
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The Asia Pacific region is estimated to be the fastest-growing region in the modified starch market.
Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the modified starch market due to its strong agricultural base, rapid industrialization, and expanding food processing sector. Countries like China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam provide abundant raw materials such as cassava, corn, and potatoes, giving the region a significant production and cost advantage. Rising urbanization, busy lifestyles, and higher consumption of processed and convenience foods are driving demand for modified starch in bakery, snacks, dairy, and ready-to-eat products.
Growth is further supported by increasing use of starch in pharmaceuticals, paper, textiles, and adhesives, along with government initiatives promoting agri-processing and bio-based industries. Local and global manufacturers are investing in new facilities, R&D, and partnerships to meet the region’s growing need for functional and clean-label starch solutions. Together, these factors position Asia Pacific as the fastest-growing market for modified starch globally.
The report profiles key players such as ADM (US), Cargill (US), Ingredion (US), Tate & Lyle (UK), Roquette Frères (France), Avebe U.A. (Netherlands), Grain Processing Corporation (US), Emsland (Germany), AGRANA (Austria), SMS Corporation (Thailand), Global Bio-Chem Technology Group (Hong Kong), SPAC Starch (India), Qingdao CBH Company (China), Tereos (France), and KMC (Denmark).
Recent Developments in the Modified Starch Industry:
- November 2024: Tate & Lyle completed the purchase of CP Kelco (specialty gums & pectins manufacturer) from J.M. Huber on November 15, 2024, creating a larger specialty food & beverage ingredients platform (with gellan, pectin, carrageenan, and gums).
- December 2024: Ingredion agreed to acquire a 49% stake in AGRANA’s AGFD Andrei starch facility and form a JV to expand starch production capacity in Romania (announced in December 2024; received regulatory clearance in June 2025). The companies planned a joint investment of approximately EUR 35 million to expand capacity and competitiveness.
- March 2025: Cargill highlighted a first-of-its-kind dent-corn modified starch to improve sauce color/texture and a cost-effective pectin replacer for gummies/jellies, a product innovation showcased at AAHAR/India.
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