| Product Code: ETC6754036 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, China import shipments of specialty starches continued to be dominated by key exporters including the USA, Mexico, Metropolitan France, UK, and Italy. Despite a decline in the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 at -5.99%, the market saw a significant decrease in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -53.48%. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a shift from very high concentration in 2023 to high concentration in 2024, reflecting a more competitive landscape in the specialty starches market within China.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Speciality Starches Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Speciality Starches Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Speciality Starches Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Speciality Starches Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for clean-label and natural ingredients in food and beverage industry |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of speciality starches in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications |
4.2.3 Rising consumer awareness regarding health benefits of speciality starches |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as corn, tapioca, and potatoes |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and standards related to food safety and quality |
4.3.3 Limited availability of specialized processing equipment for manufacturing speciality starches |
5 China Speciality Starches Market Trends |
6 China Speciality Starches Market, By Types |
6.1 China Speciality Starches Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Cationic, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Starch Esters & Ethers, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Resistant, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Speciality Starches Market, By Function |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Thickeners, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Stabilizers, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Binders, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsifiers, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 China Speciality Starches Market, By Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Large Granule Size, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Granule Size, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Small Granule Size, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 China Speciality Starches Market, By Source |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Corn, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Potato, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Wheat, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Tapioca, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Rice, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.7 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 China Speciality Starches Market, By End User |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Pet Food, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.6 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.7 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 China Speciality Starches Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By B2B, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 China Speciality Starches Market Revenues & Volume, By B2C, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Speciality Starches Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Speciality Starches Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Speciality Starches Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Speciality Starches Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in innovative speciality starch products |
8.2 Number of patents filed for new speciality starch formulations |
8.3 Adoption rate of speciality starches in new product launches |
8.4 Consumer acceptance and preference for products containing speciality starches |
8.5 Number of partnerships and collaborations between speciality starch manufacturers and end-user industries |
9 China Speciality Starches Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Speciality Starches Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Speciality Starches Market Opportunity Assessment, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Speciality Starches Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Speciality Starches Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 China Speciality Starches Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 China Speciality Starches Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Speciality Starches Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Speciality Starches Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Speciality Starches Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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