Global Starch Polymers Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Source (Corn Starch, Potato Starch, Cassava Starch, Wheat Starch), by Application (Packaging, Agriculture, Consumer Goods, Textiles, Medical & Healthcare, Others), and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032

March 2025 | 285 pages | ID: G416A42484FBEN
Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP

Abstracts

The global starch polymers market was valued at approximately USD 2.88 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2024 to 2032, reaching an estimated USD 5.57 billion by 2032. The market is witnessing rapid growth due to increasing environmental concerns regarding plastic pollution and the shift towards biodegradable and sustainable alternatives. Starch polymers are becoming a preferred solution for various industries, particularly packaging, agriculture, and consumer goods, as global regulations push for the reduction of single-use plastics.

Increasing investments in biodegradable plastic solutions and advancements in starch polymer formulations are major growth drivers. Key government initiatives and incentives in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific are supporting the market’s expansion by enforcing plastic reduction policies. Additionally, growing research into hybrid starch-polymer blends, which offer improved durability and mechanical strength, is accelerating innovation.

The rising demand for starch-based packaging in food and beverage, e-commerce, and retail industries is also contributing significantly to market expansion. Multinational brands are adopting biodegradable packaging solutions to meet their sustainability commitments and comply with stringent environmental regulations. Furthermore, the agricultural sector is increasingly using starch-based biodegradable mulch films and seed coatings, creating further demand for starch polymers.

Despite its strong growth trajectory, the market faces challenges such as limited mechanical properties and moisture resistance of starch-based polymers. Many starch polymer formulations require enhancements through cross-linking or blending with other biopolymers, such as PLA (polylactic acid), to improve performance. However, technological advancements in polymer modification and processing are expected to mitigate these challenges over the forecast period.

Regional Insights

The Asia-Pacific starch polymers market held the largest market share in 2023, accounting for 40.40% of total revenue. This dominance is driven by proactive government policies, rapid industrialization, and a rising consumer preference for sustainable materials. China, India, and Japan are key contributors, with China leading in domestic starch polymer production due to strict environmental regulations.

In North America, market growth is fueled by corporate commitments to sustainability, with major retailers and packaging companies integrating biodegradable starch polymers into their supply chains. State-level bans on single-use plastics in the U.S. are further accelerating adoption.

Europe remains a strong market, driven by stringent regulations under the European Green Deal and Single-Use Plastics Directive. Countries like Germany, France, and Italy are actively investing in biodegradable polymer technologies, positioning Europe as a leader in sustainable materials.

Major Market Players Included in this Report:

• Novamont S.p.A
• Rodenburg Biopolymers
• JAPAN CORN STARCH CO., LTD
• United Biopolymers, S.A
• Plantic
• Balson Industries
• BASF SE
• BIOTEC
• Biome Bioplastics
• Eco-Products Inc
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Tereos Starch & Sweeteners
• NatureWorks LLC
• Agrana Beteiligungs-AG
• Toray Industries, Inc.

The Detailed Segments and Sub-Segments of the Market are Explained Below:

By Source:

• Corn Starch
• Potato Starch
• Cassava Starch
• Wheat Starch

By Application:

• Packaging
• Agriculture
• Consumer Goods
• Textiles
• Medical & Healthcare
• Others

By Region:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico

Europe

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Central & South America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• South Africa
• Rest of MEA

Years Considered for the Study:

• Historical Year – 2022
• Base Year – 2023
• Forecast Period – 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:

• Market Estimates & Forecasts for 10 years (2022-2032).
• Annualized revenues & regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Geographical landscape analysis with country-level insights for major regions.
• Competitive landscape with key player profiling and market share analysis.
• Business strategy insights, investment trends, and market opportunities.
• Porter’s Five Forces & PESTEL analysis for industry evaluation.
• Comprehensive supply-side and demand-side analysis.

Contents

CHAPTER 1. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1. Global Starch Polymers Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
  1.3.1. By Source
  1.3.2. By Application
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

CHAPTER 2. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET DEFINITION AND RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS

2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
  2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
  2.3.2. Limitations
  2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
    2.3.3.1. Availability
    2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
    2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
    2.3.3.4. Market Competition
    2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer’s Perspective)
  2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
    2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
    2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
    2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
    2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates

CHAPTER 3. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET DYNAMICS

3.1. Market Drivers
  3.1.1. Rising Demand for Biodegradable Packaging
  3.1.2. Stringent Regulations Against Single-Use Plastics
  3.1.3. Increasing Consumer Awareness About Environmental Sustainability
3.2. Market Challenges
  3.2.1. High Production Costs Compared to Conventional Plastics
  3.2.2. Limited Performance Capabilities in Certain Applications
3.3. Market Opportunities
  3.3.1. Technological Advancements in Starch Polymer Blends
  3.3.2. Expansion of Sustainable Packaging Solutions in Emerging Markets
  3.3.3. Increasing Investments in Biodegradable Polymer R&D

CHAPTER 4. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

4.1. Porter’s 5 Force Model
  4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
  4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
  4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
  4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
  4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter’s 5 Force Model
  4.1.7. Porter’s 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
  4.2.1. Political
  4.2.2. Economic
  4.2.3. Social
  4.2.4. Technological
  4.2.5. Environmental
  4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top Investment Opportunities
4.4. Top Winning Strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

CHAPTER 5. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY SOURCE (2022-2032)

5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Starch Polymers Market: Source Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032
  5.2.1. Corn Starch
  5.2.2. Potato Starch
  5.2.3. Cassava Starch
  5.2.4. Wheat Starch

CHAPTER 6. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY APPLICATION (2022-2032)

6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Starch Polymers Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032
  6.2.1. Packaging
  6.2.2. Agriculture
  6.2.3. Consumer Goods
  6.2.4. Textiles
  6.2.5. Medical & Healthcare
  6.2.6. Others

CHAPTER 7. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY REGION (2022-2032)

7.1. North America Starch Polymers Market
  7.1.1. U.S. Starch Polymers Market
    7.1.1.1. Source Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2022-2032
    7.1.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2022-2032
  7.1.2. Canada Starch Polymers Market
  7.1.3. Mexico Starch Polymers Market
7.2. Europe Starch Polymers Market
  7.2.1. UK Starch Polymers Market
  7.2.2. Germany Starch Polymers Market
  7.2.3. France Starch Polymers Market
  7.2.4. Italy Starch Polymers Market
  7.2.5. Spain Starch Polymers Market
7.3. Asia Pacific Starch Polymers Market
  7.3.1. China Starch Polymers Market
  7.3.2. India Starch Polymers Market
  7.3.3. Japan Starch Polymers Market
  7.3.4. South Korea Starch Polymers Market
  7.3.5. Australia Starch Polymers Market
7.4. Central & South America Starch Polymers Market
  7.4.1. Brazil Starch Polymers Market
  7.4.2. Argentina Starch Polymers Market
7.5. Middle East & Africa Starch Polymers Market
  7.5.1. Saudi Arabia Starch Polymers Market
  7.5.2. UAE Starch Polymers Market
  7.5.3. South Africa Starch Polymers Market

CHAPTER 8. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE

8.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
  8.1.1. Novamont S.p.A
  8.1.2. BASF SE
  8.1.3. Biome Bioplastics
8.2. Top Market Strategies
8.3. Company Profiles
  8.3.1. Rodenburg Biopolymers
  8.3.2. JAPAN CORN STARCH CO., LTD
  8.3.3. United Biopolymers, S.A
  8.3.4. Plantic
  8.3.5. Balson Industries
  8.3.6. BIOTEC
  8.3.7. Eco-Products Inc.

CHAPTER 9. RESEARCH PROCESS

9.1. Research Process
  9.1.1. Data Mining
  9.1.2. Analysis
  9.1.3. Market Estimation
  9.1.4. Validation
  9.1.5. Publishing
9.2. Research Attributes

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

1. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET, REPORT SCOPE

2. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECASTS BY REGION (2022-2032)

3. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECASTS BY SOURCE (2022-2032)

4. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECASTS BY APPLICATION (2022-2032)

5. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET BY SEGMENT, ESTIMATES & FORECASTS (2022-2032)

6. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET BY REGION, ESTIMATES & FORECASTS (2022-2032)

7. U.S. STARCH POLYMERS MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECASTS (2022-2032)

8. EUROPE STARCH POLYMERS MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECASTS BY COUNTRY (2022-2032)

9. ASIA-PACIFIC STARCH POLYMERS MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECASTS BY COUNTRY (2022-2032)

10. LATIN AMERICA STARCH POLYMERS MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECASTS BY COUNTRY (2022-2032)

11. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA STARCH POLYMERS MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECASTS BY COUNTRY (2022-2032)

12. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE - MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS (2023)

13. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS IN STARCH POLYMERS INDUSTRY (2022-2024)

14. R&D INVESTMENTS BY MAJOR PLAYERS (2022-2024)

15. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS ON BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS BY REGION

This list is not complete. The final report contains more than 100 tables. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

1. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET, MARKET ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES

3. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET, KEY TRENDS (2023)

4. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET, GROWTH PROSPECTS (2022-2032)

5. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET, PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

6. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET, PESTEL ANALYSIS

7. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET, VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

8. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET BY SOURCE (2022 & 2032)

9. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET BY APPLICATION (2022 & 2032)

10. GLOBAL STARCH POLYMERS MARKET, REGIONAL SNAPSHOT (2022 & 2032)

11. NORTH AMERICA STARCH POLYMERS MARKET TRENDS (2022 & 2032)

12. EUROPE STARCH POLYMERS MARKET TRENDS (2022 & 2032)

13. ASIA-PACIFIC STARCH POLYMERS MARKET TRENDS (2022 & 2032)

14. LATIN AMERICA STARCH POLYMERS MARKET TRENDS (2022 & 2032)

15. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA STARCH POLYMERS MARKET TRENDS (2022 & 2032)

16. MARKET PENETRATION OF BIODEGRADABLE STARCH-BASED PLASTICS (BY REGION)

17. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS ACTIVITY IN THE STARCH POLYMERS MARKET (2022-2024)

18. INNOVATIONS IN STARCH POLYMER TECHNOLOGY – KEY DEVELOPMENTS

19. IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON STARCH POLYMERS MARKET GROWTH

20. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE: MARKET POSITIONING OF KEY PLAYERS (2023)

This list is not complete. The final report contains more than 50 figures. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.