The global corn starch market was valued at $13,671.6 million in 2019, and is projected to reach $17,066.2 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 6.4% from 2021 to 2027.

Corn starch, also known as corn flour and maize starch, is derived from corn through wet milling, steeping, grinding, purifying, and drying. Corn starch is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder used extensively in the bakery and confectionary industries, and is widely adopted as a staple food ingredient, globally. Apart from having application in the food and beverage industry, it is used in paper production, textile production, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

The corn starch market is subject to substantial growth in the coming years. The growth is attributed to changes in the food consumption pattern across the globe. Moreover, expansion of the retail market and easy availability of products through various sales channels make it convenient for consumers to purchase food items made from corn starch. This helps drive the sales figures and makes way for the market growth. However, availability of a number of substitutes such as pea starch and rice starch and The rise in concern among people about negative effects of starch rich diet act as the major restraints of the global corn starch market. On Conversely, increase in popularity for resistant corn starch and clean label products is expected to offer potential growth opportunities for the global market.

The global corn starch market is segmented into type, application, form, and region. On the basis of type, the market is categorized into modified, native, and sweetener. Depending on application, it is fragmented into food ingredient, pharmaceutical, and others. By form, it is segregated into powder and liquid. Region wise, the market is studied across North America (U. S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East and Africa).