Germany Industrial Starch Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Source (Corn, Wheat, Cassava, and Potato), By Application (Food & Beverage, Feed, and Pharmaceuticals), and Germany Industrial Starch Market Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Germany Industrial Starch Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Germany Industrial Starch Market Size Was Estimated at USD 8134.23 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR od around 9.13% from 2025 to 2035
• The Germany Industrial Starch Market Size is Expected to Reach at USD 21262.9 Million in 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Germany Industrial Starch Market Size is Expected to Grow USD 21262.9 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 9.13% from 2025-2035. The rising demand for convenience foods drives this growth and has significantly increased the need for starch as a gelling, stabilizing, and thickening agent in various processed food products.

Market Overview

The Industrial Starch Market Size involves the production and application of starches derived from sources like corn, wheat, potato, and cassava for use in various industries such as food & beverage, paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and packaging. Industrial starches serve as thickeners, binders, stabilizers, and gelling agents, offering functional benefits across diverse processes. The biodegradability, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with eco-friendly production methods. The growing demand for sustainable packaging, clean-label food ingredients, and bio-based industrial materials. Governments, including Germany’s, support this market through funding for bioeconomy initiatives, R&D in plant-based technologies, and incentives promoting the shift from synthetic to natural materials. Regulatory frameworks favoring environmental sustainability further enhance the adoption of industrial starch in eco-conscious applications.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for Germany industrial starch market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Germany industrial starch market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment Germany industrial starch market.

Driving Factors

The increasing demand from the food & beverage industry for natural thickeners and stabilizers, as well as the growing preference for clean-label and plant-based ingredients. Rising use in non-food industries like paper, textiles, and biodegradable packaging also supports market growth. Environmental concerns and the shift toward bio-based materials fuel adoption in sustainable product development. Additionally, advancements in starch modification technologies and supportive government policies promoting renewable resources further accelerate market expansion across multiple sectors.

Restraining Factors

The fluctuating prices of raw materials like corn and wheat, which impact production costs. Limited availability of high-quality starch sources due to seasonal dependence can disrupt supply chains. Additionally, the presence of synthetic alternatives with longer shelf life and consistent performance challenges starch adoption in some industries. Regulatory hurdles related to food safety and environmental compliance also increase operational complexity.

Market Segmentation

The Germany industrial starch market share is classified into source and application. 

• The corn segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany industrial starch market is segmented by source into corn, wheat, cassava, and potato. Among these, the corn segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Its high starch yield, cost-effectiveness, and wide availability. Corn starch is extensively used across industries such as food and beverage, paper, textiles, and pharmaceuticals for its thickening, binding, and stabilizing properties. Germany’s well-established corn supply chain and technological advancements in corn processing further support its dominance.

• The food & beverages segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany industrial starch market is segmented by application into food & beverage, feed, and pharmaceuticals. Among these, the food & beverages segment dominated a share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The rising demand for processed and convenience foods. Industrial starch is widely used as a thickening, stabilizing, and texturizing agent in products like sauces, soups, bakery items, and dairy. The growing trend toward clean-label and plant-based ingredients also supports starch usage from natural sources. Additionally, increased consumer preference for ready-to-eat meals and functional foods.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Germany industrial starch market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the companies' current news and developments, including product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Herman Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH
• Loesche GmbH
• SCHOPE Machinenbau GmbH
• DMT GmbH & Co. KG
• Siemens AG 
• Becker Mining System
• ABB Group
• MBT Systems GmbH
• Nerospec SK GmbH
• RDR Automation GmbH
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Germany, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Germany industrial starch market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Germany Industrial Starch Market, By Source

• Corn
• Wheat
• Cassava
• Potato

Germany Industrial Starch Market, By Application

• Food & Beverage
• Feed
• Pharmaceuticals