Pregelatinized Starch Market: By Source (Corn, Wheat, Potato), By Application (Food and Beverages, Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals, and Cosmetics), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets, Specialty Stores, and Online Retailers), By End-User (Bakery, Confectionery, Snacks, and Baby Food), and Geography

Pregelatinized Starch Market size was valued at USD 2.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow further at a 4.8% CAGR over the forecast years to reach USD 3.1 billion by 2030. Several factors contribute to the great growth of the pregelatinized starch market, such as rising demand from the food and beverages industry, increasing pharmaceutical and cosmetics uses, growing demand for convenience foods, and expansion in non-food industries. The increasing demand from the food and beverage industry, where it finds applications as a gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer, and binder of substrates, improving product texture and increasing shelf life, acts as the main driver.

Demand from the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for pregelatinized starch in tablet compositions and as a binding agent in a shipment of cosmetic products adds to the boost in the market. Another important driver is the increased demand for convenience foods using pregelatinized starch to enhance their texture and extend shelf life. Some other broadening applications are related to non-food sectors, such as textiles, paper, and adhesives. Since pregelatinized starch has a multitude of uses and imparts specific functionality across various industries, this makes it especially in demand, thus boosting market growth. Despite the growth drivers, fluctuating raw material prices, available substitutes, regulatory hurdles, and high production costs are some of the factors that constraint market growth. Other opportunities include process innovation in production, market expansion in emerging markets, increasing use of biodegradable packaging, trends in health & wellness, a shift to clean-label products, raising consumer awareness and preference for naturals and organics, and technological changes that are the trends shaping the future of the market.

Pregelatinized Starch Market Key Developments:

• In Feb 2024, Ingredion Incorporated introduced NOVATION® Indulge 2940, a functional native starch that’s both clean label and non-GMO. This innovative starch provides a unique texture for gelling and co-texturizing in popular dairy and alternative dairy products and desserts.
• In Jan 2022, DFE Pharma introduced the Nutroféli starch portfolio, which includes three starch-based excipients, Nutroféli ST100 (a native starch), Nutroféli ST200 (partially pregelatinized starch), and Nutroféli ST300 (fully gelatinized starch). These multifunctional excipients cater to nutraceutical companies, serving as binders and conforming to both food and pharma monographs.