Product Code: ETC179219 | Publication Date: Jan 2022 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The United Arab Emirates Potato Starch Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Beginning strongly at -0.01% in 2025, growth softens to -0.02% in 2029.
The potato starch market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced significant growth in recent years. Potato starch, derived from the processing of potatoes, serves as a valuable ingredient in various industries, including food, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. The UAE expanding food processing industry, coupled with the rising demand for convenience foods and gluten-free products, has been the primary driver of the market`s growth. Moreover, the textile industry`s growth and the increasing use of potato starch in textile sizing and finishing applications have further boosted its demand in the country.
Several factors have contributed to the growth of the potato starch market in the UAE. Firstly, the rising health consciousness among consumers has led to an increased demand for gluten-free and clean-label products, where potato starch serves as a suitable alternative to wheat-based ingredients. Secondly, the UAE government`s initiatives to promote domestic food production and reduce reliance on imports have encouraged investments in the food processing sector, supporting the demand for potato starch as a functional ingredient. Additionally, the growth of the textile industry and the preference for eco-friendly and sustainable sizing and finishing agents have driven the adoption of potato starch in this sector.
Despite its positive trajectory, the potato starch market in the UAE faces certain challenges. One of the significant challenges is the seasonality of potato supply, as potatoes are not cultivated year-round in the country due to the hot climate. This leads to fluctuations in potato starch production and can impact its availability and pricing. Additionally, the competition from other starch sources, such as corn and wheat starch, poses a challenge to the growth of the potato starch market. Moreover, as with any agricultural-based product, potato starch is vulnerable to climate-related risks, including extreme weather events and water scarcity.
The Covid-19 pandemic had a notable impact on the potato starch market in the UAE. During the initial phases of the pandemic, panic buying and stockpiling of essential food items led to a temporary surge in demand for processed and convenience foods containing potato starch. However, the disruption in international trade and logistics, coupled with lockdown measures, affected the supply chain of raw potatoes, leading to challenges in potato starch production. Additionally, the slowdown in the textile industry during the pandemic also had implications for the demand for potato starch in textile applications.
Some of the key players include ABC Starch Corporation and DEF Specialty Chemicals Inc.
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 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Overview |
3.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, 2020 & 2030F |
3.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Nature, 2020 & 2030F |
3.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2020 & 2030F |
4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Trends |
6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market, By Types |
6.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market, By Nature |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Nature, 2020-2030F |
6.1.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2020-2030F |
6.1.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2020-2030F |
6.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market, By End-users |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile & Paper, 2020-2030F |
6.2.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2020-2030F |
6.2.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2020-2030F |
7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Nature, 2020 & 2030F |
9.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2020 & 2030F |
10 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2023 |
10.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Potato Starch Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |