Tapioca Starch Market

Global Tapioca Flour Market Thrives as Bakers Look for Gluten-free Options

The Tapioca Starch Market is valued at USD 12.3 Bn in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 17.19 Bn,  growing at a CAGR of 5% by 2033.Starch, an ancient binding and thickening agent, finds application across different industrial products. The global tapioca starch market research report states that this plant-derived ingredient is gaining quick popularity as the trend to eat clean products strengthens. Tapioca flour, derived from cassava roots, is a widely used ingredient.

Tapioca starch is composed of remarkable properties such as high freeze-thaw stability, high paste viscosity, and high paste clarity, making it important to the food industry. The global tapioca starch market has been gaining clout as the product is gluten-free, which has a high appeal to health-conscious consumers. This very property has resulted in end users replacing wheat flour with tapioca flour, especially in confectionery items.

Tapioca starch is also used in the production of pasta, noodles, and other carbohydrate-rich snacks. A rich source of energy, it is also used in the production of feed-grade chips and pallets. Expanding number of health-conscious consumers coupled with increased demand for gluten-free and plant-derived natural ingredients is expected to boost the market demand during the forecast period.

Tapioca starch has also gained traction from the pharmaceutical and textile industries in recent years. Cassava starch serves as a filler material and bonding agent and thus is used in the formulation of tablets, capsules, and powder in the pharmaceutical industry. Meanwhile, the textile industry uses it for sizing and dyeing as it lends a brighter effect to the final fabric.

Interestingly, tapioca starch has also gained importance in the plastic industry. In order to achieve degradable plastic material, producers are incorporating cassava starch in their plastic products. Fairfield Market Research has assessed it as an emerging opportunity as the demand for eco-friendly plastic products that are partially or fully degradable gains importance.

Organic Tapioca Starch to Have High Appeal Amongst Health-conscious Consumers

The global tapioca starch market is segmented on the basis of nature, application, and region. By nature, the market is segmented as organic and conventional. The organic tapioca starch segment is expected to account for significant growth by 2026. Increased demand for organic edible products is expected to influence the segment’s growth positive over the forecast period. Organic tapioca is expected to gain prominence as it helps in gaining weight, is free from allergens, a rich source of iron, and low in sodium. All of these factors are expected to have a high appeal amongst health-conscious consumers throughout the forecast period.

While on the basis of application the market is segmented as food & beverages, pharmaceutical, animal feed paper and textile and cosmetics. Among all this segment food segment is expected to represent substantial growth over the forecast period. Increased use of tapioca starch as a natural and plant-based ingredient is expected to support the segment growth over the forecast period.

Developing Countries to Remain Integral to Tapioca Starch Exports

Cultivation of cassava is largely confined to developing countries of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. In recent times, the export of cassava starch has reflected tremendous growth. For instance, Ghana was the second-largest cassava producer in Africa and in 2019 the value export of cassava starch was nearly US$12,000. Meanwhile, in 2020, about US$ 407,000 worth of cassava starch were exported to countries such as the U.S., Belgium, and Italy.

According to Agro Processing and Market Development Authority during the first four months of 2021, exports of cassava flour from Vietnam increased to 42.4% in terms of volume. China, Italy, and the Netherlands were the key importing countries. Globally, Europe is one of the potential consumers of tapioca starch.

The study also indicates that Asia Pacific is expected to gain relatively high incremental dollar opportunity over the forecast period. Increased consumer awareness coupled with changing consumption patterns with regards to health products is expected to drive the market growth in the region.

Some of the major players studied in this research report are

• Cargill, Incorporated
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Tate & Lyle PLC
• AVEBE
• Tapioca Specialities (PT Indofood)
• Thai Tapioca Starch PLC
• PT ICBP (Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk)
• Südzucker AG
• Emsland Group
• Roquette Frères
• Siam Modified Starch Co., Ltd.
• PT Singapura Indomesia Sukses (SIS)
• Unga Group Limited
• Tapioca Resources Pty Ltd
• Manildra Group

Type:

• Native Tapioca Starch
• Modified Tapioca Starch

Application:

• Food & Beverage
• Industrial
• Pharmaceutical & Others

Form:

• Dry
• Liquid

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa