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Global Rice Starch Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032
- RnM4655624 |
- 25 March, 2026 |
- Global |
- 125 Pages |
- GIR |
- Food & Beverages
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Rice Starch market size was valued at US$ 287 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 378 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.1% during review period.
Rice starch is a type of starch that is extracted from rice grains. It is a carbohydrate-based powder that consists of small granules. Starch is the primary energy storage molecule in plants, and it serves as a source of nutrition for humans as well. Rice starch is obtained by processing rice grains, typically by washing, grinding, and separating the starch from other components such as protein, fiber, and fats. The resulting starch is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder. Rice starch is characterized by very small granules in the range of 2-8 μm, being much smaller than those of other cereals, tubers and roots, such as corn and potato. Its granule size is comparable to the size of fat globules, therefore ideally suited to mimic a full bodied fatty mouthfeel. It provides creamy textures and can serve as natural fat replacer. In 2024, global Rice Starch production reached approximately 133 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 2000 per MT.
Rice starch is a fine, white, odorless powder obtained from rice, consisting primarily of amylose and amylopectin. It is valued for its small granule size, smooth texture, neutral taste, and hypoallergenic properties, making it suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. Compared with other starches, rice starch provides a unique creamy mouthfeel and translucency, which is particularly useful in baby food, sauces, desserts, and premium confectionery. The global production capacity is approximately 172,000 tons, with a gross profit margin of 11%–23%. Typical single-line production facilities range between 1,000 and 2,000 tons.
The industry chain begins upstream with rice cultivation and milling, where broken rice or rice byproducts are often used as feedstock. In the midstream, the starch is extracted through steeping, grinding, and separation processes, followed by purification, drying, and modification depending on the intended application. Downstream, rice starch finds its way into diverse industries: food manufacturers use it as a thickener, stabilizer, or fat replacer; pharmaceutical companies apply it as a binder or disintegrant in tablets; and cosmetic producers employ it as a natural, skin-friendly alternative to talc. The supply chain benefits from integration in rice-growing regions, though it requires strict quality control to ensure purity and consistency for sensitive end uses.
Market drivers include rising consumer demand for clean-label and allergen-free ingredients, particularly in infant nutrition and premium food products, where rice starch offers a natural, non-GMO, and gluten-free option. Growth in cosmetics and personal care is also significant, as rice starch is increasingly used in powders, creams, and dry shampoos for its absorbent and smoothening properties. Additionally, the shift toward sustainable and plant-based raw materials in pharmaceuticals and food industries enhances its market appeal. Demand is further supported by innovation in modified rice starches, which improve functionality in processed foods and industrial applications.
However, the market faces challenges such as high production costs compared with more common starches like corn or tapioca, limiting its competitiveness in cost-sensitive segments. Availability of rice as a raw material is also subject to agricultural volatility, including weather conditions and trade restrictions in key producing countries. Furthermore, the niche scale of production capacity, combined with the technical requirements for consistent quality, makes it difficult for smaller producers to achieve economies of scale. These factors contribute to moderate but steady growth, with the market positioned more toward specialty applications rather than bulk commodity starch markets.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Rice 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 Rice Starch market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global Rice 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 Rice 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 Rice 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 Rice 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 Rice 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 BENEO, Ingredion, Agrana, Bangkok Starch, Thai Flour, WFM Wholesome Foods, Golden Agriculture, Jinnong Bio, Thai Wah, Burapa Prosper, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Rice 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 Rice Starch
Industry Grade Rice Starch
Market segment by Feature
Indica Rice Starch
Japonica Rice Starch
Glutinous Rice Starch
Market segment by Channel
Direct Selling
Distribution
Market segment by Application
Food Industry
Pharmaceutical Industry
Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry
Others
Major players covered
BENEO
Ingredion
Agrana
Bangkok Starch
Thai Flour
WFM Wholesome Foods
Golden Agriculture
Jinnong Bio
Thai Wah
Burapa Prosper
Anhui Shunxinyuan
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 Rice Starch product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Rice Starch, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Rice Starch from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Rice Starch competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Rice 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 Rice 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 Rice Starch.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Rice Starch sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
- 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
- 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global Rice Starch Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.3.2 Food Grade Rice Starch
- 1.3.3 Industry Grade Rice Starch
- 1.4 Market Analysis by Feature
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global Rice Starch Consumption Value by Feature: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.4.2 Indica Rice Starch
- 1.4.3 Japonica Rice Starch
- 1.4.4 Glutinous Rice Starch
- 1.5 Market Analysis by Channel
- 1.5.1 Overview: Global Rice Starch Consumption Value by Channel: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.5.2 Direct Selling
- 1.5.3 Distribution
- 1.6 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.6.1 Overview: Global Rice Starch Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.6.2 Food Industry
- 1.6.3 Pharmaceutical Industry
- 1.6.4 Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry
- 1.6.5 Others
- 1.7 Global Rice Starch Market Size & Forecast
- 1.7.1 Global Rice Starch Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.7.2 Global Rice Starch Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
- 1.7.3 Global Rice Starch Average Price (2021-2032)
2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 2.1 BENEO
- 2.1.1 BENEO Details
- 2.1.2 BENEO Major Business
- 2.1.3 BENEO Rice Starch Product and Services
- 2.1.4 BENEO Rice Starch Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.1.5 BENEO Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.2 Ingredion
- 2.2.1 Ingredion Details
- 2.2.2 Ingredion Major Business
- 2.2.3 Ingredion Rice Starch Product and Services
- 2.2.4 Ingredion Rice Starch Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.2.5 Ingredion Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.3 Agrana
- 2.3.1 Agrana Details
- 2.3.2 Agrana Major Business
- 2.3.3 Agrana Rice Starch Product and Services
- 2.3.4 Agrana Rice Starch Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.3.5 Agrana Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.4 Bangkok Starch
- 2.4.1 Bangkok Starch Details
- 2.4.2 Bangkok Starch Major Business
- 2.4.3 Bangkok Starch Rice Starch Product and Services
- 2.4.4 Bangkok Starch Rice Starch Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.4.5 Bangkok Starch Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.5 Thai Flour
- 2.5.1 Thai Flour Details
- 2.5.2 Thai Flour Major Business
- 2.5.3 Thai Flour Rice Starch Product and Services
- 2.5.4 Thai Flour Rice Starch Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.5.5 Thai Flour Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.6 WFM Wholesome Foods
- 2.6.1 WFM Wholesome Foods Details
- 2.6.2 WFM Wholesome Foods Major Business
- 2.6.3 WFM Wholesome Foods Rice Starch Product and Services
- 2.6.4 WFM Wholesome Foods Rice Starch Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.6.5 WFM Wholesome Foods Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.7 Golden Agriculture
- 2.7.1 Golden Agriculture Details
- 2.7.2 Golden Agriculture Major Business
- 2.7.3 Golden Agriculture Rice Starch Product and Services
- 2.7.4 Golden Agriculture Rice Starch Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.7.5 Golden Agriculture Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.8 Jinnong Bio
- 2.8.1 Jinnong Bio Details
- 2.8.2 Jinnong Bio Major Business
- 2.8.3 Jinnong Bio Rice Starch Product and Services
- 2.8.4 Jinnong Bio Rice Starch Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.8.5 Jinnong Bio Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.9 Thai Wah
- 2.9.1 Thai Wah Details
- 2.9.2 Thai Wah Major Business
- 2.9.3 Thai Wah Rice Starch Product and Services
- 2.9.4 Thai Wah Rice Starch Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.9.5 Thai Wah Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.10 Burapa Prosper
- 2.10.1 Burapa Prosper Details
- 2.10.2 Burapa Prosper Major Business
- 2.10.3 Burapa Prosper Rice Starch Product and Services
- 2.10.4 Burapa Prosper Rice Starch Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.10.5 Burapa Prosper Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.11 Anhui Shunxinyuan
- 2.11.1 Anhui Shunxinyuan Details
- 2.11.2 Anhui Shunxinyuan Major Business
- 2.11.3 Anhui Shunxinyuan Rice Starch Product and Services
- 2.11.4 Anhui Shunxinyuan Rice Starch Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.11.5 Anhui Shunxinyuan Recent Developments/Updates
3 Competitive Environment: Rice Starch by Manufacturer
- 3.1 Global Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Rice Starch Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Rice Starch Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Rice Starch by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
- 3.4.2 Top 3 Rice Starch Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.4.3 Top 6 Rice Starch Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.5 Rice Starch Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 Rice Starch Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 Rice Starch Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 Rice Starch Market: Company Product Application Footprint
- 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
- 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 4.1 Global Rice Starch Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.2 Global Rice Starch Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.3 Global Rice Starch Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.2 North America Rice Starch Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.3 Europe Rice Starch Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.4 Asia-Pacific Rice Starch Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.5 South America Rice Starch Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.6 Middle East & Africa Rice Starch Consumption Value (2021-2032)
5 Market Segment by Type
- 5.1 Global Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.2 Global Rice Starch Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.3 Global Rice Starch Average Price by Type (2021-2032)
6 Market Segment by Application
- 6.1 Global Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.2 Global Rice Starch Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.3 Global Rice Starch Average Price by Application (2021-2032)
7 North America
- 7.1 North America Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2 North America Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.3 North America Rice Starch Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America Rice Starch Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
8 Europe
- 8.1 Europe Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 8.2 Europe Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.3 Europe Rice Starch Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe Rice Starch Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
9 Asia-Pacific
- 9.1 Asia-Pacific Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 9.3 Asia-Pacific Rice Starch Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Rice Starch Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
10 South America
- 10.1 South America Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 10.2 South America Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 10.3 South America Rice Starch Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.2 South America Rice Starch Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Rice Starch Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Rice Starch Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Rice Starch Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
12 Market Dynamics
- 12.1 Rice Starch Market Drivers
- 12.2 Rice Starch Market Restraints
- 12.3 Rice Starch Trends Analysis
- 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 13.1 Raw Material of Rice Starch and Key Manufacturers
- 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Rice Starch
- 13.3 Rice Starch Production Process
- 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
- 14.2 Rice Starch Typical Distributors
- 14.3 Rice Starch Typical Customers
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
- 16.1 Methodology
- 16.2 Research Process and Data Source
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