India Native Starch Market to Reach a Volume of 4.2 Million Tons by 2023
by IVO Smith Business AnalystNative starch refers to the purest
form of starch which is obtained from sources like corn, wheat, rice, cassava
and potato. It is generally used to manage texture, control moisture, and
stabilize food products such as yogurts, bakery items and convenience foods. In
India, native starch has traditionally been used to stiffen textiles but now
its applications are expanding into food as well as other non-food industries.
IMARC Group’s latest report,
titled “Native Starch Market in India: Industry Trends, Share, Size,
Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2018-2023”, finds that the native starch market in India reached a volume of 2.4 Million Tons in 2017, growing at a CAGR of nearly 10%
during 2010-2017.
Highlights of the Native Starch Market in India:
Expanding applications of native starch across various sectors remain the primary growth driving factors.
In terms of consumption, food industry accounts for the majority of the market share.
Karnataka holds the majority of the total share, representing the largest market.
Owing to the use of native starch in the manufacturing of a number of food
products, the strong growth of the food industry has positively influenced its
demand in the country. Development and expansion of paper and textile
industries have also contributed towards the growth of the market as native
starch enhances the strength of paper and is used as surface sizing agents in
the textile sector. In the pharmaceutical industry, native starch finds
applications as a diluent, disintegrant, binder and lubricant in many
conventional tablets and capsules, stimulating its market growth in the region.
Further, native starch is now being used in the production of biodegradable
polymers and plastics which is anticipated to give a thrust to its demand.
According to the report, the market is expected to reach a volume of
4.2 Million Tons by 2023.
The market has
been segmented on the basis of product type. Currently, corn starch accounts
for the majority of the market share. Based on end-use industries, food
represents the largest market followed by ethanol, paper and pharmaceuticals.
On the basis of region, Karnataka remains the biggest producer of native
starch, accounting for the majority of the total share. The other major markets
include Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab and Uttarakhand. Some of the key players
operating in the market are Roquette Riddhi Siddhi, Anil Ltd., Sukhjit Starch
and Chemicals, Sayaji Industries and EICL.
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