| Product Code: ETC7556816 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India`s import shipments of waxy maize starch (WMS) in 2024 saw a significant growth rate of 46.2%, reflecting a robust demand for this product in the market. The top exporting countries to India, including Metropolitan France, Italy, USA, Mexico, and Japan, continue to play a crucial role in meeting this demand. Despite the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating concentrated market dynamics, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.14% from 2020 to 2024 demonstrates a steady expansion of the waxy maize starch import market in India.

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 Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for waxy maize starch in the food and beverage industry due to its functional properties. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the health benefits of waxy maize starch, such as its gluten-free nature and low glycemic index. |
4.2.3 Rising adoption of waxy maize starch in pharmaceuticals and personal care products for its binding and thickening properties. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting the production cost of waxy maize starch. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and quality standards governing the production and distribution of waxy maize starch. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative starches such as corn starch and potato starch in the market. |
5 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Trends |
6 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market, By Types |
6.1 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Native Starch, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Use, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial Use, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
7 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in waxy maize starch innovation. |
8.2 Market penetration rate of waxy maize starch in different industries. |
8.3 Consumer awareness and perception of waxy maize starch as a versatile ingredient. |
8.4 Adoption rate of waxy maize starch by food manufacturers in product formulations. |
8.5 Sustainability practices implemented in the production and sourcing of waxy maize starch. |
9 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Waxy Maize Starch (WMS) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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