The European corn starch market size is expected to be worth US$ 7.21 billion in 2024, and it is estimated that it will reach US$ 13.32 billion by 2032 with an annual expansion rate of 7.97% between 2024 and 2032.
Corn starch is obtained from the endosperm of the grain. It is often used in cooking as a thickening agent in glazes, sauces, soups, stews, cakes, and other desserts. It is also used to make corn syrup and bioplastics. Starch is a naturally occurring polymer that occurs abundantly in plants, and cornstarch is one of a kind. Corn starch is a common food ingredient that is often used to thicken soups and make corn sugar soups. In addition to this, cornstarch is adaptable and easily modifiable and finds a wide range of applications in the production of paper, adhesive and textile articles. It is also used as a release agent and is used in animal feed. Corn starch is an edible product derived from corn by soaking, wet milling, refining, grinding, and drying. Cornstarch is a tasteless, odorless, white powder that is widely used in pastry and confectionery products. Europe Corn Starch market growth is expected to be driven primarily by increasing demand in the packaging and other food industries.
In addition, consumers can easily purchase cornstarch-based products by expanding the distribution market through various sales channels and obtaining products easily. The growing popularity of resistant cornstarch and clean label products is expected to pave the way for the growth of the Europe cornstarch market. It is used daily in the human diet and also as a stabilizer and thickener. In addition, the demand for products has increased as they are used in the production of biofuels. The expansion of the ethanol industry has become one of the main drivers of the Europe Corn Starch market growth. Cornstarch is actually the most abundant carbohydrate after cellulose. Increased consumption of convenience and strong year-round growth in the ready-to-eat, textile and paper industries are expected to create a very fertile environment for the development of Europe Corn Starch sales. Corn Starch customers are now looking for other alternatives tocane sugar that are cheaper but easily adaptable to multiple applications. This has helped create a great demand for cornstarch. The increasing use of cornstarch in many industries such as processed food, food and beverage, detergent industry, paper and cardboard, is a key factor driving the growth of the local cornstarch market. In addition, growing consumer awareness of the health benefits of cornstarch consumption is expected to accelerate the growth of the Europe Corn Starch market during the outlook period. Furthermore, the expanding application base and technological advancements in the biotech sector are other important factors that are supposed to fuel the growth of the European market during the outlook period. Major players in the Europe Corn Starch market are offering corn starch-based products that are used as raw materials for 3D printing and the bioplastics sector, which is likely to create profitable opportunities for key players operating in the Europe Corn Starch market.
One of the main challenges in the Europe corn starch market is the emergence of starch alternatives such as tapioca starch. They are quite popular, especially in this area. One way to solve this problem is to properly sell the cornstarch and provide its benefits to the general public. Alternative products such as wheat, tapioca, and arrowroot are acting as a barrier to growing demand for products. The restrictions in this industry are due to legal restrictions related to the use of modified products in food. The Europe Corn Starch market is inherently competitive, and the industry's top players are growing.
By category, sweeteners represent the largest market segments. Other important categories include natural and modified starches. This segment represents more than 50% of the total Europe Corn Starch market share. However, promising growth is anticipated for the modified starch segment. This segment is likely to show a healthy CAGR of 5.4% during the given forecast period. As the use of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) increases in a variety of foods and beverages, the demand for cornstarch is predicted to continue to increase in the future.
Of these, food and beverages account for the majority of the market share.
Europe manufactures hundreds of products ranging from physical, chemical and liquid sweeteners to solid sweeteners. This product is used as an ingredient and functional supplement in food, non-food and feed applications. The area produces the largest number of products and derivatives each year. It is a major contributor to the corn starch market.
Major Key Players in the Europe Corn Starch Market are Ingredion, Cargill Incorporated, Tate & Lyle, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Akzo Nobel NV, Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd, Roquette, Südzucker, Gulshan Polyols Ltd, Grain Processing Corporation, Associated British Foods plc, and Bayer AG
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