Cassava Starch Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Native Starch, Modified Starch, Sweeteners), By Application (Confectionery & Drinks, Processed Food, Corrugating & Paper Making, Feed, Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals, Non-food), and Regional Insights and Forecast to 2033

CASSAVA STARCH MARKET OVERVIEW

The global cassava starch market size is predicted to reach USD XX billion by 2033 from USD XX billion in 2025, registering a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period.

Diverse uses in food and industry are pushing market of Cassava Starch rapidly. Cassava starch has now become a preferred product for consumers who do not eat gluten due to its inherent gluten-free characteristic which makes it attractive to those who suffer from diagnosed celiac disease. Mild taste, high starch content, and the role of making it lighter are the reasons why the cassava starch is important in baked good creation, snacks, and production of processed foods.

Though commonly associated with being gluten-free, cassava starch also provides the required thickening and bonding properties to sauces, soups and all manner of foods. Prepared and packaged food growth continues to dominate market expansion across the world. Cassava starch also has a prominent role to play in the industrial manufacture through its use in adhesives, textiles, paper, and bioplastics to increase the marketability. The low growing costs in tropical countries make the starch produced by Cassava an attractive product commercially.

COVID-19 IMPACT: The COVID-19 Pandemic Initially Had a Negative Impact on the Cassava Starch Market Due to Supply Chain and Demand Disruptions

"Cassava Starch Industry Had a Negative Effect Due to supply chain disruption during COVID-19 Pandemic"

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the Cassava Starch market initially experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across some regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The subsequent market adjustments reflected by the rise in CAGR are attributable to the market’s growth and demand returning to and, in some sectors, exceeding pre-pandemic levels due to shifts in consumption patterns and industrial needs.

The effects of the pandemic on Cassava Starch markets included disruptions to global supply chains and scarcity of raw cassava roots, the main uncontaminated form. Lockdowns and travel bans led to the creation of major disturbances in the cassava starch harvesting, processing, manufacturing and distribution processes. The decreased demand of foodservice was experienced when restaurants and other providers of food services closed. Doubt in economic situation also affected industrial needs and could have varied consumer expenditure also. Moreover, irregularities in agriculture caused by labor restrictions and restrictions from agricultural operations made problems worse for cassava cultivation and harvesting; this led to decreased supply and prospects of price volatility for cassava starch. That effect was compounded into a knock on the growth pace and increased volatility in the market during the peak of the pandemic. When the measures were reduced, there was a rise in demand for shelf-stable products for food processing industry among other selected industrial uses, resulting in better performance of the market through CAGR.

LATEST TREND

"Cassava Starch Market Growth with the Aid of Gluten Free Needs Rise, Product Improvements, and Growth, and Sustainability."

Current dynamics in Cassava Starch industry have been significantly impacted with the ever-expanding preference for products that are completely gluten- and gluten-free as well as clean-label products. This growing awareness of gluten related illness has seen the spectacle surrounding gluten free cassava starch rise with it being used increasingly in food application as a good substitute to conventional wheat starches. Continuous improvements to the processing and modification of cassava starch are becoming a core area for focus in the marketplace. Efforts are being made to produce special function benefiting starches that offer certain benefits like improved thickening, binding or texturizing to meet changing processes in the food processing industry. Furthermore, the manufacturing of pre-gelatinized and instant forms of the starch make its usage even easier for both commercial and domestic use. Further, the trend is to purchase the cassava in manners that are friendly to the environment and ethical. Consumers and companies are increasingly interested in environmentally sustainable and labor-obligant cassava starch and there is a need to have transparent sourcing and certification in the supply chain.

CASSAVA STARCH MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on Type, the global market can be categorized into Native Starch, Modified Starch, Sweeteners

• Native Starch: No modification has been done on this type of cassava starch and it does preserve its original properties even after its extraction from the root. It is a multi-purpose white powder used in food applications (thickeners and binding agents), as well as non-food industries (paper and textile production). The characteristics of this starch are defined by the basic composition of cassava starch granules.

• Modified Starch: Physical, chemical or enzymatic measures have been taken on this cassava starch so that the properties matched and the function enhanced for targeted uses. Increased characteristics from these procedures include improved stability at various phases of the process, changed texture, and greater capacity to thicken and bond within the food, adhesive, and other manufacturing industries. Pre-gelatinization, acetylation as well as oxidation are examples of modifications.

By Application

Based on application, the global market can be categorized into Confectionery & Drinks, Processed Food, Corrugating & Paper Making, Feed, Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals, Non-food

• Confectionery & Beverages: Cassava starch imparts crucial thickening and stabilizing functionalities during the manufacture of different candies, jellies, and chewing gums, to give them their desired consistency and texture. Within the beverage industry, it may be milled into sweeteners such as glucose syrups and maltodextrin that are used extensively in soft drinks and other liquids.

• Processed Food: With its multi-functional character, cassava starch serves as a good binder, filler, and thickener in a wide variety of processed foods, such as sauces, soups, frozen foods, and snacks. It has a neutral flavor and is gluten-free, and thus it is especially useful for developing gluten-free bakery and pasta foods, serving an increasingly large consumer base.

• Corrugating & Paper Making: Cassava starch is an essential adhesive in the production of corrugated boards, adding the bonding strength between paper layers required. During paper making, it strengthens, stiffens, and smooths the surface of paper, enhancing printability and quality.

• Feed: Cassava starch and byproducts are a cheap and easily digestible carbohydrate source of animal feed for poultry, swine, and cattle to meet their energy needs and growth. Its accessibility and lower cost relative to some grains are benefits to it as a feed component.

• Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals: In the pharmaceutical sector, cassava starch serves as an important excipient in tablets and capsules as a binder to bind the ingredients together and as a disintegrant to facilitate effective drug release. It is also used as a feedstock in the manufacture of some chemicals, such as ethanol and citric acid, and in the production of biodegradable polymers.

• Non-food: Outside the primary categories, cassava starch also has uses in other non-food sectors. It is utilized in the textile industry as a sizing agent for enhancing yarn strength in weaving, as a form of adhesive in different industries, and as a raw material in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics and packaging, reflecting the increasing interest in sustainable materials.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Market dynamics include driving and restraining factors, opportunities and challenges stating the market conditions.

Driving Factors

"Increasing Demand for Gluten-Free Ingredients"

The expanding awareness of gluten intolerance and celiac disease keeps driving strong demand for naturally gluten-free ingredients such as cassava starch in the food sector. This trend spurs its application in gluten-free baked foods, snacks, and processed foods as a safe and versatile substitute for wheat-based starches.

"Versatility and Functional Properties"

Cassava starch's neutral taste, high starch level, and superior thickening, binding, and texturizing properties render it a useful ingredient in a broad range of food and non-food uses. Its versatility in many formulations plays an important role in its market expansion.

Restraining Factor

"Price Volatility and Supply Chain Risks"

The market for cassava starch can be impacted by price fluctuations of raw cassava roots based on weather conditions, crop diseases, and local supply constraints. This price volatility and possible supply chain disruptions can undermine steady market development and introduce uncertainty among manufacturers and consumers.

Opportunity

"Enlarging Industrial Uses and Sustainable Development of Materials"

Increased use of cassava starch in non-food applications, including adhesives, paper making (as binder and coating), textiles (sizing), and the emerging business of biodegradable plastics and biopolymers, holds large potential for market growth and diversification.

Challenge

"Alternative Starches and Ingredients Competition"

Cassava starch competes vigorously with other common starches such as corn, potato, and wheat starch, and with other thickeners and gluten-free flours. To hold and increase market share, cassava starch must continue to be cost-competitive and provide differential functional benefits compared to these alternatives.

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CASSAVA STARCH MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

North America

The United States Cassava Starch Market in North America is growing due to the rising need for gluten-free and clean-label solutions in the food and beverage sectors. Cassava starch is increasingly being used in processed foods, bakery items, and as a thickener. The industrial uses in paper and adhesives further add to the size of the market. In addition, interest in sustainable and non-GMO starch sources is on the rise, and this is positively influencing the demand for cassava starch.

Asia

Asia Pacific has the highest cassava starch market share worldwide. This is because the region is a large producer of cassava and also has a highly developed food processing sector that makes heavy use of cassava starch in noodles, snacks, and other processed foods. Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia are among the most important countries both in terms of production and consumption. Rising demand for convenience food and increasing regional awareness of gluten-free products are further driving market growth.

Europe

Europe is a considerable cassava starch market share due to the rising demand for gluten-free products and its uses in the food and beverage market as a thickener, stabilizer, and binder. Europe does not produce much cassava but imports cassava starch to serve the rising demands of its food processing and other industries. There is also an emerging interest in cassava starch as a green alternative to certain other starches.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

"Rural and urban major producers and processors are contributing to the development of the Cassava Starch market through technology breakthrough and business growth."

The Cassava Starch manufacturer is undergoing renovations by these key enterprises with regards to their innovative improvement in the processing technology, identity broadenening in product and cash market. Industry leaders are committed to promoting R&D activities to maximize extraction, modify the attributes of starch to meet specific markets, and consider research on the production of such products as sweeteners and bioplastics from cassava. They are trying to get cassava from sustainable sources and increasing supply chain efficiencies as the global need grows. Besides, the leading businesses are expanding their portfolios includes organic and non-GMO cassava starch alternatives to cater for stepped changes in consumer needs. Their effort is to expand across global networks to break into new regional areas and increase their visibility as a brand. Focus on quality, innovation and sustainability, these companies are driving growth and impacting in Cassava Starch industry trends.

List Of Top Cassava Starch Companies

• Ingredion Food (U.S.)
• KMC Kartoffelmelcentralen a.m.b.a. (U.S.)
• Avebe U.A. (Netherlands)
• Cargill Incorporated (U.S.)
• Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd. (India)
• Penford Corp. Industrial Starch (U.S.)
• Global Bio-Chem Technology Group (Hong Kong)
• Siam Modified Starch Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
• ADM Corn Processing (U.S.)
• Emsland-Starke GmbH (Germany)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

October 2023: Such companies as Bob’s Red Mill have helped to feature Gluten-Free Cassava Flour on the Cassava Starch market competitively. Cassava starch is a naturally non-gltinous ingredient, however Bob’s It shows how approachable and viable cassava-based products are getting for people looking for gluten-free baking substitutes.

REPORT COVERAGE

The research includes an exhaustive SWOT analysis and offers insights into future evolution in the Cassava Starch market. It explores different factors that lead to the growth of the market, studying a broad array of market segments (by type – native, modified; and by application – food, industrial, etc.) and future developments that can influence its path in the next few years. The study considers existing trends and turning points in the past, bringing a comprehensive knowledge of the constituents of the market and highlighting potential growth areas.

As of mid-May 2025, the Cassava Starch market is indeed growing dramatically, largely attributed to the rise in demand for gluten-free ingredients and its applications in the food and industrial segments. Though the idea of "health recognition" in terms of high protein and nutrient density is not the leading force for cassava starch per se, the high demand for gluten-free options certainly drives market growth. The report takes into account the increased application of cassava starch in processed food, bakery (particularly gluten-free), confectionery, and beverages, as well as its growing applications in paper, adhesives, and new bio-based materials. Major industry players are looking to innovate in starch modification and sustainable sourcing. In spite of issues such as price volatility and supply chain issues, the market is likely to maintain its growth path, underpinned by its functional characteristics and growing uptake in various industries.