Corn Starch Industry Procurement Intelligence, Supplier Intelligence, Supplier Ranking, Day One Analysis Report, 2020 – 2027
Procurement Outlook Corn starch is a carbohydrate extracted from the endosperm of corn. This white powdery substance has a wide range of applications in food and beverages, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and paper industries. It has thickening properties. Corn starch is comprised of long chains of starch molecules, which when heated in the presence of moisture, will unravel and swell. This swelling action, or gelatinization, is what causes the thickening to occur. Corn starch is used as a raw material to produce modified corn starch. More than 95% of starch in the U.S. is derived from corn. However, this number decreased to less than 65% in Europe and APAC where corn starch is majorly derived from potato, tapioca, and wheat starch. Read report summary : Corn Starch Industry Procurement Intelligence Demand Outlook The global corn starch market is valued at ~USD 26 billion in 2020 and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% from 2020 to 2027 owing to increasing de...