Resistant Starch Market is expected to reach US$ 21.96 Billion by 2031

Increasing Demand for Resistant Starch from Nutraceutical Industry Contributes to Market Growth

According to our latest study on "Resistant Starch Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031), Global and Regional Growth Opportunity Analysis – by Form, Type, Application, and Geography," the resistant starch market was valued at US$ 13.69 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 21.96 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.1% during 2023–2031. The report highlights key factors driving the market growth and prominent players along with their developments in the market.

Resistant starch is a type of dietary fiber, defined as the total amount of starch and the products of starch degradation that resist digestion in the small intestine of person. Resistant starch is a dietary fiber and can be used to replace digestible starch in foods. In bakery food, it is used to improve the nutritional value of baked goods by reducing starch digestibility. Resistant starch is extracted from various sources such as wheat starch, oats, raw potato starch, legumes, green bananas, high-maize flour, and retrograded starches. Further, resistant starch as a prebiotic dietary helps to control the development of obesity. Resistant starch is a potential prebiotic, a non-digestible food ingredient that stimulate the growth and activity of gut microorganism.

Resistant Starch Market Breakdown – by Region

The resistant starch market analysis has been performed by considering the following segments: form, type, and application. Based on form, the market is bifurcated into dry and liquid. The dry segment accounted for a larger resistant starch market share in 2023. Dry resistant starch is a type of dietary fiber that resists digestion in the small intestine and passes into the colon. It gets fermented in the colon and produces beneficial short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate. This starch is not only found naturally in legumes, grains, and a few fruits but can also be manufactured or modified to enhance its resistance to digestion. There are four primary types of resistant starch (RS1, RS2, RS3, and RS4), with dry resistant starch being commonly associated with RS3, which is formed while certain starch-enriched foods are cooked and then cooled down. This process alters the structure of the starch molecules, thereby making them less accessible to digestive enzymes. It is also used as a functional ingredient to improve texture, increase fiber content, and lower the glycemic index of food products.

The resistant starch market report emphasizes the key factors driving the market. The global food industry is growing tremendously owing to rising population, changing lifestyles, increasing per capita income, and surging demand for convenience food. According to the data published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 2022, households with the lowest income spent an average of US$ 5,090 on food (representing 31.2% of income), while households with the highest income spent an average of US$ 15,713 on food (representing 8.0% of income) in the US. Further, various food and beverage products are made from clean label ingredients such as resistant starch extracted from banana, potato, grains, and cassava starch. Resistant starch is also used in food and beverages as additives to lower glycemic value and calorific value quality in baked food products, confectioneries, dairy products, thick beverages, savory snacks, sweets, sauces, and mayonnaise. This contributes to the resistant starch market growth across the globe.

Asia Pacific dominated the resistant starch market in 2023. China, India, Japan, and Australia are a few contributors to the resistant starch market growth in Asia Pacific. The market in Asia Pacific is witnessing robust growth, driven by increasing consumer awareness about its health benefits and a growing demand for functional foods. Also, the rising health-conscious middle-class population of China is driving the demand for fiber-enriched products. The growing food processing sector and the rising cases of chronic conditions such as diabetes, which affects over 100 million people, are also major factors boosting the demand for resistant starch in India. Functional foods, including resistant starch, are majorly consumed by the aging population in Japan, which support better digestive and metabolic health.

Food manufacturers in Asia Pacific are incorporating resistant starch into a range of products such as bread, cereals, pasta, and dairy alternatives. The market is also benefiting from innovations in food processing technologies that allow for better incorporation of resistant starch into products without altering taste or texture. Furthermore, the focus on clean-label and plant-based products is driving the use of naturally derived resistant starch from sources such as corn, potatoes, and bananas. This further contributes to the resistant starch market share in the region.

The resistant starch market trends include the rising popularity of plant-based foods. Over the past few years, awareness regarding environmental sustainability has increased significantly. The number of people adopting a vegan and plant-based diet is growing continuously. Consumers' inclination toward minimizing the consumption of food products of animal origin, such as meat and dairy products, is attributed to various factors, such as environmental sustainability concerns, ethical considerations, and personal health objectives. This will likely generate demand for prebiotic fibers present in plant-based products or can be easily incorporated into animal-based products. According to the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), resistant starch is a proven plant-based prebiotic. Manufacturers are planning to introduce plant-based products by including prebiotic ingredients. For instance, in 2021, the Vice President of Global Innovation and Nutrition at Kellogg's declared gut health to be the future of nutrition. Kellogg's will be focusing on promoting its diverse plant-based fibers that nourish the human gut. Moreover, although various food products show prebiotic properties, plant-based products such as seeds, grains, and oats are specifically explored and used as functional food. All these factors have significantly contributed to increased sustainability concerns among consumers.  

The resistant starch market forecast can help stakeholders plan their growth strategies. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co, Cargill Inc, Ingredion Inc, Arcadia Biosciences Inc, Roquette Freres SA, MGP Ingredients Inc, Crespel & Deiters GmbH & Co KG, American International Foods Inc, Agrana Beteiligungs AG, Lehmann Food Ingredients Ltd, KMC Amba, Emsland-Stärke GmbH, Kono Chem Co Ltd, and BS Starch Chemical Co Ltd, are among the prominent players profiled in the resistant starch market report. These market players are focusing on providing high-quality products to fulfill customer demand. They are also adopting strategies such as new product launches, capacity expansions, partnerships, and collaborations to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in 2024, Arcadia Biosciences sold its non-GMO resistant starch durum wheat trait to Corteva Agriscience for US$ 4.0 million. The deal allows Arcadia to retain the use of resistant starch durum in its goodwheat wheat products, including pasta and mac & cheese, and acquire 24 RS durum patents in 20 countries.

The resistant starch market is segmented on the basis of form, type, application, and geography. Based on form, the market is divided into dry and liquid. Based on type, the market is segmented into type1, type2, type3, and type4. Based on application, the market is segmented into food and beverages, dietary supplements, and animal feed. By geography, the resistant starch market is broadly segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America. The North America market is further segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The market in Europe is subsegmented into Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Europe. The Asia Pacific market is further segmented into China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the rest of Asia Pacific. The resistant starch market in the Middle East & Africa is further segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the rest of Middle East & Africa. The market in South & Central America is further segmented into Brazil, Argentina, and the rest of South & Central America.

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