- Specialty starches are modified starches designed for specific functional purposes across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. They enhance texture, stability, and shelf life in processed foods, while also serving key roles in drug delivery systems and personal care products
- The market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing demand for convenience foods, rising adoption of clean-label ingredients, expanding industrial applications, and growing usage in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
- North America is expected to dominate the speciality starches market due to rising awareness of health and wellness, particularly the benefits of low-fat and clean-label foods, as well as strong consumer demand for processed and convenience foods
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the speciality starches market during the forecast period due to rapid urbanization, increasing disposable income, and growing demand for processed and convenience foods
- Corn segment is expected to dominate the market with a market share of 57.5% due to its abundant availability, cost-effectiveness, and versatility across industries such as food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. In addition, its functional properties such as thickening and stabilizing, along with growing consumer demand for clean-label and non-GMO products, further boost its market share
