| Product Code: ETC4731508 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Deep | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The Ethiopia Corn Starch Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. The growth rate starts at 9.58% in 2025 and reaches 11.42% by 2029.

Corn starch is increasingly used in Ethiopia as a key ingredient in the food processing, textile, and paper industries. It is widely utilized as a thickening agent, in the production of sweeteners, and in manufacturing biodegradable plastics. As Ethiopia`s food processing and industrial sectors grow, the demand for corn starch is expected to rise, benefiting from the countrys focus on enhancing agricultural productivity and supporting local industries.
Ethiopia`s corn starch market is expanding, fueled by demand from the food, pharmaceutical, and textile industries. Corn starch is widely used as a thickener, stabilizer, and binder in food products and as an ingredient in industrial applications. Growing food processing and pharmaceutical industries support market growth.
The Ethiopia Corn Starch Market faces obstacles such as the high cost of importing corn starch due to limited domestic production of corn. The market also struggles with underdeveloped processing infrastructure, which hinders the efficient production of starch. Additionally, there is limited awareness about the various applications of corn starch in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial products. The scarcity of advanced technologies for starch processing and low investment in research and development also impede growth in this sector.
Ethiopia is focusing on the development of the corn starch market, which has applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processes. Government policies aim to encourage local production of corn starch, support the development of processing technologies, and ensure high-quality production standards. The government is also working to enhance the agricultural value chain to increase corn production for starch manufacturing.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Overview |
3.1 Ethiopia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for convenience foods and processed products that use corn starch as an ingredient |
4.2.2 Growth in the food and beverage industry in Ethiopia, leading to higher consumption of corn starch |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income and changing consumer preferences towards convenience foods |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in corn production due to weather conditions impacting the availability and pricing of corn starch |
4.3.2 Competition from substitute products such as potato starch or tapioca starch in the market |
5 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Trends |
6 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Native Starch, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Modified Starch, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweeteners, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper and Corrugates, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Price trend of corn starch in the Ethiopian market |
8.2 Import/export volume and value of corn starch in Ethiopia |
8.3 Number of new product launches containing corn starch in the market |
8.4 Adoption rate of corn starch by food manufacturers in Ethiopia |
8.5 Investment and expansion activities by key players in the corn starch market in Ethiopia |
9 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ethiopia Corn Starch Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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