According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Pea Starch market size was valued at US$ 614 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 988 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 7.4% during review period.
Pea starch is a natural carbohydrate polymer extracted from yellow or green peas, consisting primarily of amylose and amylopectin. It is known for its high amylose content compared with other starches, which gives it unique functional properties such as strong gelling ability, high viscosity, and excellent film-forming characteristics. Typically appearing as a fine white powder, pea starch is gluten-free, allergen-friendly, and neutral in taste, making it widely applicable in food products, pharmaceuticals, pet foods, and industrial uses. Its natural origin and clean-label positioning also enhance its appeal as a sustainable alternative to traditional starches.In 2025, global Pea Starch production reached approximately 591 K MT.
Pea starch is a plant-based carbohydrate extracted from yellow or green peas through wet milling and separation processes. It is characterized by high amylose content, neutral taste, good gelling ability, and clean-label appeal, making it suitable for both food and non-food applications. In the food industry, pea starch is used as a thickener, texturizer, binder, and fat replacer in products such as noodles, snacks, soups, sauces, bakery fillings, and meat analogues. Beyond food, it is increasingly applied in biodegradable packaging, paper coating, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and personal care, where its film-forming properties and biodegradability add functional value. Compared with corn or potato starch, pea starch offers advantages in allergen positioning and non-GMO labeling, particularly in markets sensitive to soy, wheat, or corn-derived ingredients.
Key market drivers for pea starch are closely tied to the rapid growth of plant-based, vegan, and allergen-free food products. As consumers seek clean-label ingredients with recognizable, minimally processed origins, pea starch benefits from its association with pulses and sustainable agriculture. The expansion of the plant-based protein market also indirectly drives demand, since pea starch is a co-product of pea protein extraction and helps improve overall process economics for processors. Additionally, increasing regulatory and consumer pressure to reduce reliance on genetically modified crops supports pea starch adoption in regions where non-GMO claims are commercially important. Its functional versatility allows food manufacturers to reformulate products while meeting texture, stability, and labeling requirements.
Market trends for pea starch increasingly emphasize sustainability, functionality enhancement, and diversification beyond food uses. Producers are investing in improved fractionation and modification technologies to tailor pea starch for specific textural, thermal, or viscosity profiles, enabling it to compete more directly with traditional starches in demanding applications. There is also growing interest in bio-based materials, where pea starch is used in compostable films, molded packaging, and paper additives as part of broader plastic-reduction strategies. At the same time, supply chains are becoming more integrated, with starch producers partnering closely with food brands and material innovators to ensure consistent quality and scalability. Overall, the pea starch market is evolving toward higher-value, application-specific solutions driven by plant-based consumption trends and sustainability priorities.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Pea Starch market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Pea Starch market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global Pea Starch market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global Pea Starch market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global Pea Starch market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Pea Starch
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Pea Starch market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Roquette, Cosucra, Emsland Group, Burcon, Shuangta Food, Yantai Dongfang, Jianyuan, Huatai Food, Talin Food, Cargill, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Pea Starch market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Food Grade
Industry Grade
Market segment by Feature
Native Pea Starch
Modified Pea Starch
Market segment by Channel
Direct Selling
Distribution
Market segment by Application
Asian Pastas
Snack
Meats Processing
Industrial Applications
Others
Major players covered
Roquette
Cosucra
Emsland Group
Burcon
Shuangta Food
Yantai Dongfang
Jianyuan
Huatai Food
Talin Food
Cargill
Ingredion
ADM
Nutripea
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Pea Starch product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Pea Starch, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Pea Starch from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Pea Starch competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Pea Starch breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Pea Starch market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Pea Starch.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Pea Starch sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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