Market Forecast by Regions and Countries (North America, Europe, LATAM, Middle East, Asia and Africa), By Type (Native Wheat Starch, Modified Wheat Starch), By Grade (Food Grade, Industrial Grade), By End-Users Industry (Food and Beverages, Cosmetics, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC13218210 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jun 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 300 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
As per 6Wresearch, the global wheat starch market is anticipated to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.2% from 2025 to 2031. By the end of the forecast period, the market value is estimated to reach USD 25.4 billion, compared to USD 16.8 billion in 2025.
Report Name | Global Wheat Starch Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
Market Size | USD 25.4 billion by 2031 |
CAGR | 5.2% |
Growing Sector | Food and Beverages |
The Global Wheat Starch Market report thoroughly covers the market by E Product Type, Application and Regions.The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Wheat starch is a carbohydrate that is derived from wheat and has many uses across the landscape due to its unique carbohydrate properties like viscosity, binding ability, and gelling ability. It has the largest number of applications in the food and beverage industry, especially for baked goods, sauces, and confectionery. It is also used in pharmaceuticals, as a binder and disintegrant, as well as in the paper and textile industries because of its adhesive quality.
Global Wheat Starch Market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031. Several factors are fuelling growth in the global wheat starch market. A major contributor driving growth is the increasing demand for more natural and plant-based ingredients in food and industrial applications. In the food sector, the increase in convenience foods and the clean-label trend have expanded the use of wheat starch as a multi-functional and sustainable ingredient, has resulted in a surge in the Global Wheat Starch Market growth. The breadth of wheat starch applications in the non-food sector, such as bioplastics and cosmetics, demonstrates its potential and opportunities for more diversity and expansion in an expansive market.
However, the wheat starch market also faces a series of challenges. Fluctuating raw material prices, shaped by unpredictable weather conditions and crop yields, create an unstable supply chain. Furthermore, competition from alternative starch sources, such as corn and potato starch, can limit market growth. Lastly, stringent government regulations surrounding food safety, labeling, and sustainability require companies to continuously innovate and adapt their operations to remain compliant while maintaining profitability.
The global wheat starch market is experiencing significant shifts driven by consumer demand and technological advancements. One prominent trend is the increasing inclination toward clean-label and organic products, encouraging manufacturers to adopt sustainable and transparent production practices. Additionally, innovations in food technology are expanding the application scope of wheat starch across industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and biodegradable materials. The rising focus on gluten-free alternatives has also prompted advancements in wheat starch processing, ensuring its viability for diverse dietary preferences.
Investment opportunities in the global wheat starch market are abundant, fueled by rising demand in both traditional and emerging markets. Regions with high consumption of processed foods, such as North America and Europe, offer steady growth potential due to their well-established food industries. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific represents a rapidly expanding market due to increasing urbanization, dietary diversification, and industrial applications. Companies investing in research and development for product innovation, coupled with sustainable and scalable production technologies, are well-positioned for long-term growth. Investments in marketing and distribution networks can also unlock untapped potential in developing regions.
The global wheat starch market features several key players that drive innovation and competition through advanced production technologies and a strong focus on customer demand. Prominent companies include Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Tereos, Roquette Frères, and MGP Ingredients, among others.
The wheat starch market operates under stringent government regulations aimed at ensuring product quality, food safety, and environmental sustainability. Regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and regional food standards organizations oversee the compliance of processing and labeling standards. Additionally, there is growing regulatory focus on clean-label products, encouraging manufacturers to adopt more natural and transparent formulation processes. These regulations play a critical role in shaping industry practices and are pivotal in addressing concerns around allergen management and eco-friendly production.
The future of the global wheat starch market looks promising, driven by the increasing demand across diverse sectors such as food and beverage, paper, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Innovations in sustainable production technologies, coupled with a heightened consumer preference for gluten-free and clean-label products, are expected to drive growth in the coming years. Furthermore, emerging markets in regions like South America and Africa present significant opportunities as industrialization rates continue to rise. Companies that integrate technology, sustainability, and strategic market expansion into their operations are likely to emerge as leaders in this evolving landscape.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
The Food and Beverages industry emerges as the leading end-user segment in the global wheat starch market. The rising demand for gluten-free and plant-based products, along with the need for clean-label ingredients, positions this sector as the primary driver of wheat starch consumption.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch,North America and Europe remain key regions in the global wheat starch market, with North America leading in terms of technological advancements and demand for processed food products.
Themarketreport provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments
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 Global Wheat Starch Market Overview |
3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Global Wheat Starch Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Global Wheat Starch Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Global Wheat Starch Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Global Wheat Starch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Global Wheat Starch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Global Wheat Starch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Global Wheat Starch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Users Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Global Wheat Starch Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Global Wheat Starch Market Trends |
6 Global Wheat Starch Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Global Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 Global Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Native Wheat Starch, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 Global Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Modified Wheat Starch, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Global Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 Global Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Food Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 Global Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 Global Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-Users Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.3.2 Global Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.3 Global Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.4 Global Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Wheat Starch Market, Overview & Analysis |
7.1 North America Wheat Starch Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 North America Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 North America Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
7.5 North America Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-Users Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Latin America (LATAM) Wheat Starch Market, Overview & Analysis |
8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Wheat Starch Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.1 Brazil Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.2 Mexico Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.3 Argentina Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
8.5 Latin America (LATAM) Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-Users Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
9 Asia Wheat Starch Market, Overview & Analysis |
9.1 Asia Wheat Starch Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2 Asia Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.1 India Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.2 China Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.3 Japan Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.4 Rest of Asia Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.3 Asia Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
9.4 Asia Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
9.5 Asia Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-Users Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
10 Africa Wheat Starch Market, Overview & Analysis |
10.1 Africa Wheat Starch Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2 Africa Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.1 South Africa Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.2 Egypt Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.3 Nigeria Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.4 Rest of Africa Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.3 Africa Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
10.4 Africa Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
10.5 Africa Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-Users Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
11 Europe Wheat Starch Market, Overview & Analysis |
11.1 Europe Wheat Starch Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2 Europe Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.1 United Kingdom Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.2 Germany Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.3 France Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.4 Rest of Europe Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.3 Europe Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
11.4 Europe Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
11.5 Europe Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-Users Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
12 Middle East Wheat Starch Market, Overview & Analysis |
12.1 Middle East Wheat Starch Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2 Middle East Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.2 UAE Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.3 Turkey Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.3 Middle East Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
12.4 Middle East Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
12.5 Middle East Wheat Starch Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-Users Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
13 Global Wheat Starch Market Key Performance Indicators |
14 Global Wheat Starch Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
15 Global Wheat Starch Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Global Wheat Starch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
15.2 Global Wheat Starch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
15.3 Global Wheat Starch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
15.4 Global Wheat Starch Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Users Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
16 Global Wheat Starch Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Global Wheat Starch Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
16.2 Global Wheat Starch Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |