Pea Starch: An Emerging Market With Steady Growth Potential

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The global pea starch market size is projected to grow from USD 136 million in 2020 to USD 192 million by 2025, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0% during the forecast period. Pea starch is a cost-effective, clean label ingredient with high amylose content and numerous health benefits, due to which it is projected to witness significant growth in the global food industry. The increasing demand for clean label, high quality, gluten-free food products across regions is a major factor projected to drive the growth of the pea starch market. In addition, the increasing demand for convenience products and high-quality clean label feed and pet food products in various regions across the world are the key factors that are projected to drive the market growth.

Some of the key players present in the pea starch market include Emsland Group (Germany), Ingredion Incorporated (US), Cosucra Groupe Warconing (Belgium), and Roquette Frères (France), Axiom Foods (US), and Yantai Shuangta Food (China). New product launches and expansions are some of the dominant strategies that are adopted by prominent players to strengthen ...
... their presence in the pea starch market. These strategies have helped companies to expand their product offerings for pea starch and are projected to drive market growth.

Scope of the Report
Based on grade, the pea starch market has been segmented as follows:
• Food
• Feed
• Industrial
Based on application, the market has been segmented as follows:
• Food & beverages
o Snacks & savory products
o Soups & sauces
o Meat & poultry products
o Confectionery products
o Bakery products
o Dairy products
• Industrial
o Pharmaceuticals
o Textiles
o Cosmetics
o Paper
o Other industrial applications (mining and bioplastic)
• Pet food
o Dog food
o Cat food
o Ornamental bird & fish food
o Other pet food (rabbits and guinea pig food)
• Feed
o Swine feed
o Poultry feed
o Ruminant feed
o Other feed (aquafeed and equine feed)
Based on source, the market has been segmented as follows:
• Organic
• Inorganic
Based on function, the market has been segmented as follows:
• Binding & thickening
• Gelling
• Texturizing
• Film forming
• Other functions (stabilizing and moisture control)
Based on region, the sugar decorations & inclusions market has been segmented as follows:
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• RoW (the Middle East and Africa)

Market Dynamics
Drivers
• Growth in demand for pea starch from various end-use industries
• Increase in demand for gluten-free food products
• Cost-effectiveness of manufacturing pea starch
Restraints
• Effect of retrogradation on the functional properties of pea starch
• Decrease in the production of dry pea
Opportunities
• Rising demand from the pet food industry
Challenges
• International and domestic food safety standards
• Threat of substitute starches
• Trade barriers due to COVID-19 outbreak

The inorganic segment is projected to account for a larger share in the pea starch market during the forecast period.

The inorganic segment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period due to its low cost, easy processing, which are appealing for manufacturers of paper, textile, and biotechnological applications. They are also of the same quality as organic pea starch. However, the substitution by organic pea starch in food applications, owing to the increasing consumer awareness about the health benefits of organic products, may hinder the growth of the segment in the upcoming years as consumers are becoming increasingly health-conscious.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing market for pea starch during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing market for pea starch during the forecast period. Asia is among the largest pea processing regions in the world. The growing disposable incomes and appetites for convenience and comfort in a fast-paced, urbanized world have caused a serious growth in the consumption of processed food products. This will lead to the growth of the pea starch market in the region as pea starch helps in enhancing the quality of processed food products.

Key players in the global pea starch market include Emsland Group (Germany), Ingredion Incorporated (US), Cosucra Groupe Warconing (Belgium), Roquette Frères (France), Axiom Foods (US), and Yantai Shuangta Food (China). These players have broad industry coverage and high operational and financial strength.