| Product Code: ETC179203 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
India`s import of potato starch in 2024 saw top shipments coming from Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Metropolitan France, and Poland. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a shift from very high concentration in 2023 to high concentration in 2024. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at -4.86%, with a notable decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -17.15%. This suggests a challenging market environment for potato starch imports in India, possibly influenced by various factors impacting the industry during this period.

The Indiapotato starch market is projected to witness significant growth due to increasing demand from end-use industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, paper manufacturing, construction materials, etc. Factors such as rapid urbanization & industrialization in the country and rise in disposable income have also contributed towards driving the market growth. Additionally, increased application of potato starch for its gluten-free nature has further boosted its consumption across various sectors.
Growing Demand from End-Use Industries: The growing demand for potato starch mainly arises from its extensive use in several end-use applications such as the food and beverages industry for thickening products like sauces & gravies; bakery items like cakes & pastries; dairy products like yogurt and ice-creams; pet foods, etc. It is also used by the pharmaceutical industry to stabilize drugs during storage or transportation. Similarly, it helps manufacturers of textiles, apparel, footwear, furniture, and other consumer goods with binding agents. Moreover, their potential use in biodegradable packaging material is expected to result in new opportunities for the market players.
High Production Cost : Potato cultivation is highly dependent upon climatic conditions which often results into crop failure leading to reduced availability of raw material required for producing potato starch making it costlier than some other starches available commercially. This increases production costs significantly resulting into higher prices of finished products made up of this particular starch limiting its appeal among consumers who are price conscious especially when there are substitutes available at lower prices.
Major players operating within the India Potato Starch Market include Agrana India Pvt Ltd., Amylon Products Private Limited, Gulshan Polyols Limited (GPL), Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd., Roquette Fr?res S/A , Shree Renuka Sugars Limited , Sudstar Industries Pvt Ltd., Tate & Lyle PLC among others
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 India Potato Starch Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, 2020 & 2030F |
3.3 India Potato Starch Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Potato Starch Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Nature, 2020 & 2030F |
3.6 India Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2020 & 2030F |
4 India Potato Starch Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for gluten-free and clean label products |
4.2.2 Growth in the food and beverage industry in India |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the health benefits of potato starch |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.2 Lack of awareness among consumers about potato starch |
4.3.3 Competition from other starch sources like corn and wheat |
5 India Potato Starch Market Trends |
6 India Potato Starch Market, By Types |
6.1 India Potato Starch Market, By Nature |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Nature, 2020-2030F |
6.1.3 India Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2020-2030F |
6.1.4 India Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2020-2030F |
6.2 India Potato Starch Market, By End-users |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile & Paper, 2020-2030F |
6.2.3 India Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2020-2030F |
6.2.4 India Potato Starch Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2020-2030F |
7 India Potato Starch Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Potato Starch Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Potato Starch Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Potato Starch Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of potato starch in new product development |
8.2 Number of new applications utilizing potato starch |
8.3 Investment in research and development for potato starch alternatives |
8.4 Consumer perception and acceptance of potato starch as a healthy ingredient |
8.5 Number of partnerships and collaborations within the potato starch industry |
9 India Potato Starch Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Potato Starch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Nature, 2020 & 2030F |
9.2 India Potato Starch Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2020 & 2030F |
10 India Potato Starch Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Potato Starch Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2023 |
10.2 India Potato Starch Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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