Pea Starch Market Size, Share, Growth, Report 2026 To 2035

Pea Starch Market Size and Growth 2026 To 2035

The global pea starch market size was valued at USD 465.72 million in 2025 and is expected to be worth around USD 1,138.54 million by 2035, exhibiting at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% over the forecast period 2026 to 2035. The pea starch market is continuing to expand due to the increasing consumer demand for plant-based and clean-label products. Pea starch provides a natural source of thickening, binding, and gelling agents for food manufacturers of snack food, baked goods, dairy alternatives, and prepackaged meals. Pea starch is non-GMO, gluten-free, and does not contain any known allergens, making it attractive to consumers with dietary restrictions. All of these trends create consistent growth in the food and beverage sector.

Another contributor to the expansion of the pea starch market comes from increased consumption of animal feed, pet food, and other industrial uses. When added to feed products made from animal by-products, pea starch improves the quality of the product by improving the texture, stability, and digestibility of the feed product. Within all of these industries, pea starch has become a common ingredient in items such as films, adhesives and biodegradable materials. Farmers are growing more peas while advancements in processing technologies are reducing costs and increasing supply. Collectively, these factors are driving the expansion of the pea starch market.

Report Highlights

• By Region, North America dominated the pea starch market in 2025 with a revenue share of 35%.
• By Region, Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period, holding an estimated 25% share in 2025.
• By Product Type, the native pea starch segment held the largest share in 2025 with 83% of the market.
• By Grade, the food-grade segment led the market in 2025 with a revenue share of 70%.
• By Application, the food & beverages segment held the largest share in 2025 with 49% of the market.

Rising Demand in Animal and Pet Food

Recently, premium pet food companies have been increasingly substituting wheat and corn binders with a pea-based ingredient due to the growing popularity of grain-free and allergen friendly products. Many of the new products that will hit the market during 2024 utilize pea starch as a significant component in their formulations, improving both the texture and the digestibility of the final product.

In addition, the animal feed industry has embraced pea starch as a functional ingredient, incorporating it into some of their commercial livestock diets. The use of pea starch in the formulation of animal feed will help improve the durability of the pellets produced, as well as provide a source of slow-release energy to livestock.

All these recent developments demonstrate a concerted effort on the part of both the pet food and animal feed industries to transition toward cleaner, more functional ingredients, which bodes well for the ongoing growth of the pea starch market.

Recent Major Milestones

1. Launch of next-gen “label-friendly” pea starch by a major ingredient producer

Recently, Roquette has launched AMYSTA™ L 123, a thermally-soluble plant-based starch that assists food manufacturers in decreasing their ingredient lists, enhancing clean label credentials, and simplifying on-pack communication.

This type of product innovation has an immediate effect on the demand for pea starch, making it easier for food companies to replace traditional starches (such as high fructose corn syrup, sorghum, rice, etc.) with cleaner and simpler ingredients. As more and more food manufacturers begin to use these AMYSTA™ product types, it increases the overall penetration of pea starches into the broader food processing industry and subsequently increases the market size of pea starch.

2. Surge in new food & beverage product launches containing pea starch (2019–2024)

North America saw over 206 new food and beverage products released from 2019 to 2023 that included pea starch as an ingredient. However, just in January 2024 alone there have been 7 new product launches containing pea starch as an ingredient. Since many products have begun to be developed using pea starch as a primary ingredient, more brands will begin to create and develop more products using the ingredient. As brands continue to develop and produce new products, it will lead to an increase of volume in regards to pea starch. Therefore, increasing the volume of production for all products containing pea starch thus increases the availability and capacity of the entire supply chain for pea starch.

Report Scope

Market Dynamics

Market Drivers

• Growing Demand for Clean-Label and Plant-Based Ingredients: Consumers are increasingly looking for food products with simple, natural and plant-based ingredients. The result is an increased use of pea starch as a clean label thickener and binder. As food manufacturers adapt to meet consumer expectations, this trend is expected to drive the growth of the pea starch market as they are replacing wheat, corn and chemically modified starches with pea starch. Additionally, pea starch is gluten-free and allergen-friendly, which increases the appeal of the product and drives adoption across multiple product categories including baked goods, snack products, dairy alternatives and ready-to-eat meals.
• Rising Use in Pet Food and Animal Feed: Pet food is a growing market, and with it, the use of pea starch as a texturizing, binding and digestible ingredient in premium, grain-free pet food formulations is increasing. The growth of the pet food market supports the expansion of the pea starch market. Pea starch is used to improve the quality of pellets produced by livestock feed manufacturers and to provide a consistent source of energy to livestock feed manufacturers. Pea starch is a growing and emerging segment of demand for the livestock feed market.

Market Restraints

• Price Volatility of Pea Raw Materials: Pea raw material price volatility is a significant issue for manufacturers of pea starch products since it creates uncertainty and therefore difficulty in planning for long term procurement of pea starch. The higher cost of raw material can result in pea starch being less competitive with corn and tapioca starches.
• Limited Availability and Processing Capacity: Limited availability and processing capacity of pea starches is another major constraint on the growth of the pea starch markets as pea starches can only be produced using specialized extraction facilities that currently do not have the same global processing capacity as other starches. As a result, there is often a lag in supply relative to the demand from food, feed and industrial markets. The absence of processing capacity in developing countries also hampers growth in those markets.

Market Opportunities

• Expansion in Biodegradable Packaging and Industrial Applications: Pea starch is a very promising candidate for biodegradable films, adhesives and bioplastics due to its film-forming properties and structural characteristics. As the demand for biodegradable products increases, so too does the demand for alternatives to petroleum-based products, therefore providing a significant opportunity for the pea starch industry. The demand for eco-friendly products, particularly biopackaging, is expected to accelerate over the next few years, creating large new niche markets for industrial manufacturers.
• Growing Demand for Gluten-Free and Allergen-Free Foods: As gluten-free, soy-free and allergen-friendly diets continue to gain acceptance and become more common, there is a significant opportunity for manufacturers to utilize pea starch when developing new food formulations for these diets. Utilizing pea starch will give manufacturers the ability to improve the texture and stability of a variety of products (i.e. bakery products, snacks, noodles, and dairy substitutes) while eliminating the introduction of common allergens in those products. This trend will drive product innovation and allow companies to target prevention-focused consumers.

Market Challenges

• Competition from Established Starches Like Corn, Potato, and Tapioca: The corn and potato starch markets represent the two largest sources of world supply of starch, with established supply chains and less expensive production processes than those for pea starch. These factors contribute to the competitive environment for pea starch markets where vendors will continue to compete on price, food functionality, and availability globally. In addition, the preference of many manufacturers toward traditional starches has slowed the adoption rate of this new source.
• Functional Limitations in Certain Processing Conditions: Pea starch may not perform as well under extreme processing conditions (high temperature, high shear, or acidic environment) compared with modified starches. These processing limitations create challenges in the market for the pea starch, since many food and industrial applications require a stable or specialized starch where the vendor may be required to reformulate a product to use a different starch and add complexity by combining pea starch with additional ingredients.

Regional Analysis

The pea starch market is segmented into various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. Here is a brief overview of each region:

North America Pea Starch Market: Driven by Plant-Based Food Growth, Pet Nutrition Demand & Strong Processing Capacity

The North America pea starch market size was valued at USD 163 million in 2025 and is expected to surpass around USD 398.49 million by 2035. North America leads the market due to the widespread adoption of plant-based and gluten-free foods and cooking supplies. Many of these food products are also labeled as "clean" due to their simple, recognizable ingredients. North America is home to some of the most innovative food processing companies, as well as established supply chains and a growing awareness among consumers about the benefits of using non-GMO and allergen-free ingredients. The pet-humanization trend has resulted in increased demand for pea starch in premium and grain-free pet food recipes, which has contributed to the growth of the North American market for pea starch. Significant investments in pulse processing infrastructure and the increased acreage dedicated to growing peas will ensure that there is a stable supply of raw materials available to support the growth of the North American pea starch market.

Recent Developments:

• Ingredion added to its line of plant-derived ingredients by providing additional pea starch products for use in simple-label products.
• Across the U.S. and Canada, many pulse manufacturers expanded their ability to provide pea starches from their facilities using newer technology.
• New grain-free pet food products using pea starches to enhance formulation and digestibility were launched by a number of U.S. pet food manufacturers.

Asia-Pacific Pea Starch Market: Driven by Rising Processed Food Consumption, Industrial Expansion & Clean-Label Awareness

The Asia-Pacific pea starch market size was estimated at USD 116.43 million in 2025 and is forecasted to grow around USD 284.64 million by 2035. Asia-Pacific is a rapidly growing region with enormous potential for pea starch growth as disposable incomes rise, urbanisation picks up speed, and packaged and convenience food consumption continues rising. Consumers are also adopting allergen-free, plant-based, and non-GMO ingredients; all of these developments contribute to increased demand for pea starch in this region as more consumers become educated about them. With an increase in investment in food manufacturing facilities, manufacturers are investing in the production of pet food in China and Southeast Asia, and more starch processing facilities are being established throughout this area, making it easier for consumers to access and utilize pea starch. The increasing use of pea starch in industrial applications like adhesives, paper strengthening, and fermentation is further encouraging growth in this part of the world.

Recent Developments:

• The establishment of new processing plants for peas in India and China was made in response to increasing domestic demand for pea starch.
• Increased use of pea starch in the production of noodles, breads, and dairy substitutes has been reported from manufactures in Japan and South Korea.
• New formulas based on pea starch have been developed by manufacturers of pet food in China to satisfy the growing preference for premium and natural nutrition for pets.

Europe Pea Starch Market: Driven by Sustainability Push, Organic Demand & Growth in Clean-Label Reformulations

The Europe pea starch market size accounted for USD 144.37 million in 2025 and is projected to hit around USD 352.95 million by 2035. The European market is large due to increased consumer demand for organic, minimally processed, and sustainable products. Due to the stringent clean label regulations in Europe, many manufacturers are opting to use natural sources of starch from peas instead of using synthetic or modified starches. Large ingredient suppliers and strong regulations on plant-based materials are also in place in Europe, so these companies often develop new formulations that include pea starch. Pea starch is commonly used in the bakery, dairy alternative, meat substitute, sauce, and biodegradable products. Also, the initiatives around sustainability, especially in relation to reducing plastic and utilizing bio-based raw materials, have created additional market opportunities for pea starch as a functional starch.

Recent Developments:

• Increase in pea starch production capacity at Roquette Frères and introduction of new clean label pea starches.
• An increase in the demand among the European Union for bioplastics and sustainable packaging led to an increase in the production of pea starch as the EU is implementing additional environmental regulations.
• European cosmetics companies are beginning to utilize pea starch in their natural powder products and skin care.

Pea Starch Market Share, By Region, 2025 (%)

LAMEA Pea Starch Market: Driven by Emerging Food Industries, Animal Feed Needs & Growing Plant-Based Adoption

The LAMEA pea starch market size was valued at USD 41.91 million in 2025 and is anticipated to reach around USD 102.47 million by 2035. Pea starch is an emerging market in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, with the food manufacturing industry growing as more people search for inexpensive, clean-label food products, and are interested in plant-based and allergen-free food products. The animal feed and pet food industries have increased the amount of pea starch used in their products because the functional properties of pea starch help improve pellet durability and digestibility. Western dietary trends are slowly making their way to these countries and increased reliance on alternative starch sources require them to do so. The growth of trade links and continual investment from global ingredient manufacturers will create a solid long-term presence in these emerging markets.

Recent Developments:

• Globally-oriented ingredient providers pursued opportunities for sourcing and partnering to bring pea starch into developing markets.
• In the region of South America, poultry and livestock feed manufacturers have included pea starch within feed formulations to enhance the textural consistency and binding of the feed.
• Food manufacturers in Latin America have developed gluten-free and allergen-free product lines utilizing pea starch as an effective and clean binder and thickener.

Segmental Analysis

The pea starch market is segmented into product type, grade, application, and region. 

Product Type Analysis

The native pea starch is leading product segment, as it supports the demand for minimally processed, clean-label products. For food manufacturers, native pea starch is the preferred choice for a natural thickening agent and binding agent when producing baked goods, snack products, non dairy products, and ready-to-eat meals. This contributes to its large usage rate among all types of pea starches. In addition, the gluten-free and allergen-friendly characteristics of native pea starch make it an affordable option that allows for greater involvement from both food and animal feed industries.

Pea Starch Market Share, By Product Type, 2025 (%)

Modified pea starch is the fastest-growing segment, as manufacturers require improved stability of modified pea starches in applications of heating (high temperature), shearing (high physical force), and processing using acidic solutions. Modified pea starch is also superior to native pea starch in formulation compatibility due to its nature being a highly functional ingredient in applications such as sauces, instant foods, candy, and non-consumer oriented (industrial) products. As more manufacturers seek plant-based functional ingredients to replace chemically based, modified starches, the overall growth of modified pea starches will continue to experience rapid growth in the near future.

Grade Analysis

The food-grade segment is largest segment, which is primarily used by the food and beverage industry as thickeners, gelling agents, and to enhance the texture of the end product. Food-grade pea starch plays a critical role as part of the increasing trend towards clean and simple labels for processed foods. As consumers continue to demand healthier options, food-grade pea starch will continue to be the most dominant segment in the pea starch market.

Industrial-grade pea starch is experiencing huge growth and expansion. Many manufacturers are currently utilising industrial-grade pea starch as an alternative source for petroleum-based materials. There is a rising demand for eco-friendly products and manufacturers are actively looking to incorporate the use of industrial-grade pea starch into their supply chains. This transition to using biodegradable materials will be supported by governments around the world through a number of proposed sustainability policies.

Application Analysis

The food and beverages segment is the largest segment. This is because food & beverage manufacturers are the largest users of pea starch to produce their processed foods, bakery items, snacks, noodles, confectionery and dairy alternatives. Pea starch has a clean-label product formulation, which is an important factor for consumers looking for 'natural' products to buy. In addition, pea starch's natural functional properties make it an excellent ingredient to improve the texture, binding and stability of foods produced in this segment. The demand from consumers for plant-based and gluten-free food products will continue to drive this segment's growth.

Pea Starch Market Share, By Application, 2025 (%)

The animal feed and pet food segment has experienced the highest rate of growth due to the increasing popularity and expanding market for premium and grain-free pet food products. Pea starch provides binding properties, digestibility, and energy-release profile as a source of energy for pets, and it is being used more frequently in the formulation of modern pet foods. The rapid growth of pet humanization and the increasing demand for pet foods with natural ingredients is driving the continued growth of this market segment.

Pea Starch Market Top Companies

• Ingredion Incorporated
• Roquette Frères
• Cosucra Groupe Warcoing
• Groupe Emsland
• PURIS Foods
• AGT Food and Ingredients
• Yantai Shuangta Food Co., Ltd.
• Vestkorn Milling AS
• Axiom Foods
• Cargill Inc.
• The Scoular Company
• Meelunie B.V.

Recent Development

• In March 2024, Ingredion Inc. expanded its portfolio of plant-based ingredients by adding additional pea-based ingredients and functional ingredients that appeal to clean-label food manufacturers. The company also expanded its North American supply network through additional sourcing partnerships with pulse processors.
• In February 2024, Roquette Frères launched a new line of AMYSTA™ label-friendly pea starches for thermal solubility and clean-label performance. The company continued to invest in research and development as well as sustainability initiatives to expand its pea-based ingredient platform in Europe.
• In January 2024, Cosucra Groupe Warcoing enhanced the NASTAR™ line of pea starch and received a higher level of demand from the bakery and snack industry segments. The company made significant advances in sustainability initiatives related to pea farming and ingredient transparency.

Market Segmentation

By Product Type

• Native Pea Starch
• Modified Pea Starch

By Grade

• Food Grade
• Feed Grade
• Industrial Grade

By Application

• Food & Beverages
• Animal Feed & Pet Food
• Industrial Applications
• Pharmaceuticals
• Personal Care & Cosmetics

By Region

• North America
• APAC
• Europe
• LAMEA