Global Pregelatinized Starch Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Pregelatinized Starch Market Size was Valued at USD 1.89 Billion in 2023
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 4.55% from 2023 to 2033
• The Worldwide Pregelatinized Starch Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.95 Billion by 2033
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Pregelatinized Starch Market Size is Anticipated to Exceed USD 2.95 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 4.55% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

A carbohydrate known as pregelatinized starch is cooked, dried, and then made into powder or flake form. These starches are made from arrowroot, wheat, and potatoes. It is mostly utilized in food and beverage products, including soups, drinks, infant food, and bakery products. It is very easily absorbed. Because these starches decompose naturally, there is no environmental risk. Additionally, pregelatinized starch is regarded as a non-GMO component. It is well known that pregelatinized starches preserve the original base material's viscosity and functional characteristics. When boiled and dried in extruders or drum dryers, pregelatinized starch becomes soluble in cold water, which makes it a valuable excipient for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Cross-linked starch affects the product's baking qualities in various applications, including personal care, food and beverage, textiles, pharmaceuticals, etc. This is driving the market's faster development. Additionally, the product enhances the textural and sensory qualities of samples. The aging population and rising medication consumption are driving the market's growth. The pregelatinized starch market is expanding due to features including self-lubrication, application in high-shear wet granulation processes, use as a disintegrating agent, and others.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the global pregelatinized starch market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global pregelatinized starch market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the global pregelatinized starch market.

Driving Factors

The pregelatinized starches such as native or modified break down quickly in cold water and are very useful granular dietary starches. The market is predicted to develop as a result of the rising demand for modified starch brought on by the growing need for processed foods. In addition, it adds beneficial elements to processed foods like color, flavor, and consistency, all of which help to increase the shelf life of food products. It is an essential binder in tablet manufacturing for pharmaceutical applications, helping the industry meet its demand for efficient drug delivery methods. 

Restraining Factors

The difficult process of pre-gelatinization involves boiling starch with steam or water. Pregelatinized starch which causes cost more as an ingredient than natural starch. Environmental issues may also arise from the pregelatinization process's high energy requirements. Cooking starch releases greenhouse gasses into the environment. It could increase the process of climate change.

Market Segmentation

The global pregelatinized starch market share is classified into source and application.

• The corn segment dominates the market with the largest market share through the forecast period.

Based on the source, the global pregelatinized starch market is categorized into corn, wheat, potato, and others. Among these, the corn segment dominates the market with the largest market share through the forecast period. Corn is a staple food and is part of the diets of many countries, corn is popular worldwide. Almost three-fourths of the starch produced worldwide is produced from corn or maize.  A common source of starch used in the food business as a binder or thickening agent is corn starch. It's a common ingredient in soups and other liquid-based dishes including custards, gravies, and sauces.

• The food & beverage segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR growth through the forecast period.

Based on the application, the global pregelatinized starch market is categorized into food & beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and others. Among these, the food & beverage segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR growth through the forecast period. The growing concepts of higher prices, functionality, convenience, and sustainability are causing a constant evolution in the food and beverage industry. Because it improves the consistency of liquid medium at room temperature, it is widely used in the food industry. As such, it is appropriate for instant culinary products including cake powders, sauces, baby food, soups, and desserts. Demand for the product is being driven by consumers' growing desire for processed and prepared foods.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Global Pregelatinized Starch Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global pregelatinized starch market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global pregelatinized starch market over the predicted timeframe. The economic strength of the region is sustained by the presence of significant businesses in the food and beverage industry, like Nestle, Kraft Heinz, and Ingredion Inc., as well as by the rising demand for cosmetics and personal care products. These major industry participants are consistently concentrating on developing new products and engaging in other tactical endeavors, which supports the growth of the pregelatinized starch market worldwide. For instance, Ingredion Inc. introduced ULTRA-TEX 1311 modified potato starch in March 2021, expanding its extensive line of potato-based products for the US and Canada.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR growth of the global pregelatinized starch market during the forecast period. The rise of the pharmaceutical sector and the construction of the industrial infrastructure are expected to propel Asia Pacific's growth, which is expected to exhibit a notable growth rate over the projected period. In addition, there are numerous opportunities for the market to grow due to various causes, such as the rise in popularity of packaged meals and the demand for cosmetics.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the global pregelatinized starch market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Cargill Incorporated
• Tate & Lyle
• Visco Starch
• Galam
• Banpong Tapioca Flour Industrial Co Ltd.
• Crest Cellulose
• DFE Pharma
• Karandikars Cashell Private Limited
• Grain Processing Corporation
• S A Pharmachem Pvt Ltd.
• Sudzucker Group
• Agrana Beteiligungs-AG
• Roquette Frères
• Manildra Group
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In January 2023, The company Roquette, which specializes in plant-based chemicals and provides pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients, has added three new excipient grades to its lineup that are specifically designed for active pharmaceutical and nutraceutical compounds that are sensitive to moisture. MICROCEL 103 SD and MICROCEL 113 SD microcrystalline cellulose, as well as LYCATAB CT-LM partially pregelatinized starch, were introduced at CPHI Barcelona.

• In January 2022, DFE Pharma introduced three starch-based excipients to broaden its range of nutraceutical products. The recently introduced products include Nutroféli ST100, a native starch; Nutroféli ST200, a slightly pregelatinized starch; and Nutroféli ST300, a fully gelatinized starch.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the global pregelatinized starch market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Pregelatinized Starch Market, By Source

• Corn
• Wheat
• Potato
• Others

Global Pregelatinized Starch Market, By Application

• Food & Beverage
• Pharmaceutical
• Cosmetics
• Others

Global Pregelatinized Starch Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa