The Middle East and Africa Potato Starch Market is predicted at USD 1.64 billion in 2024 and is estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 2.33%, to reach USD 1.84 billion by 2029.
Starch is a carbohydrate that serves as an energy source to most plants. Some potato pulp and juices are left as by-products while extracting potato starch from potatoes. Due to its functional properties, potato starch is widely used in food and beverage industries. Potato contains two types of starch namely, amylose and amylopectin. Amylopectin is the most commonly found and is a major component in food and industrial products. The widespread application of potato starch in various food products is driving the market. Due to the rise in disposable income in various countries, consumers are now buying various food and beverage products which in turn fuels the market. Potato starch is flavorless and hence can be used in various food products without disturbing the taste of the product. It is also being increasingly used in gluten-free products. It also serves as a thickener, water binder, and bulking agent. Potato starch also serves as a substitute for corn starch, rice starch, and tapioca starch. A major restraint to market growth is the consumer’s rising resentment towards GM crops.
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Non-GMO
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Industrial
The food segment is further divided into dairy, confectionery, soups and sauces, bakery products, meat and others. It is expected that the dairy, bakery and met segments are to perform well in the coming years. The industrial segment is further divided into paper, adhesive, textile and others.
UAE
Israel
KSA
South Africa
Egypt
Avebe
Agrana Staerke GmbH
AKV Langholt AmbA
Changhong Potato Starch Co., Ltd.
Emsland Group
Finnamyl Oy
Manitoba Starch Products
Ingredion Incorporated
Cargill Incorporated
Frequently Asked Questions
The growth drivers include the increasing use of potato starch in food processing, especially as a gluten-free alternative, the rising demand for starch in industrial applications (e.g., textiles, adhesives), and growing awareness of clean-label ingredients among consumers.
The key challenges include limited access to high-quality potatoes for starch production, competition from other starch sources like corn and tapioca, and supply chain disruptions in some parts of the region due to political instability.
The largest consumers are the food and beverage industry (for use in sauces, soups, bakery products), the textile industry (for fabric finishing and coating), and pharmaceuticals (as a binder in tablets and capsules).
Yes, there are various regulations concerning the use of potato starch in food products, particularly regarding food safety, labeling requirements, and import tariffs, which vary between countries like South Africa, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
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