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Pea Starch Industry Outlook to 2031: Pricing Dynamics, Regional Demand and Investment Opportunities
The global market size of approximately USD 597 million in 2024 with a growing compound annual growth rate at 7.6% through 2031, reaching market size USD 970 million by 2031. With an average selling price of USD 1,010 per ton, reflecting the total of 591,089 ton sold in 2024. The factory gross margin is at 30%, implies to a factory gross profit at USD 303 per ton and cost of goods sold at USD 707 per ton. The COGS breakdown is raw peas, processing, milling, quality, packaging and administrative/overheads. A single line full machine capacity production is around 15,000 ton per line per year. Downstream demand is concentrated in food applications, industrial, feed, pet food, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.
Latest Trends and Technological Developments
Industry innovation has been marked by product and technology advances rooted in clean-label processing and functional enhancement. On May 2024, Roquette introduced a new hydroxypropyl pea starch premix tailored for nutraceutical softgel applications, enhancing flexibility and performance for vegetarian and allergen-free capsules, reflecting a shift toward high-value ingredient formats. Technological trends include enzymatic modification techniques that improve gelatinization, solubility, and application-specific gelling behavior without chemical residues, supporting demand for natural ingredients in premium food and personal care products. Automation and digitized process control are increasingly deployed in plant operations to maintain quality consistency and reduce energy intensity.
Nestlé S.A. purchases modified pea starch from Roquette Frères for approximately USD 1,450 per metric ton to serve as a key texturizing and binding agent in their plant-based meat alternatives, enhancing juiciness and fiber content. In a direct industrial application, the processed meat manufacturer Beyond Meat incorporates this specific pea starch into its production lines at its facility in Columbia, Missouri, utilizing several tons per month at a contract value of roughly USD 1,500 per ton to improve the freeze-thaw stability and bite of its frozen pea protein-based products. Separately, CP Kelco procures native pea starch from Emsland-Stärke GmbH for about USD 1,200 per ton, which it then further processes into specialty ingredients. This ingredient is subsequently used by The Kraft Heinz Company in the manufacture of its creamy salad dressings, with a dedicated production batch at their facility requiring 20,000 kg of the starch derivative, valued at approximately USD 28,000, to achieve the desired viscosity and clean-label emulsion stability without using modified corn starches.
Asias demand for pea starch continues to grow with rapid urbanization and the rise of convenience-oriented and health-driven food markets. The food & beverage sector remains the primary demand driver in China, Japan, South Korea, and India, with increasing use in processed and gluten-free food categories. Chinas expansion of cold-chain and prepared food sectors is accelerating commercial adoption of pea starch. Southeast Asian markets such as Vietnam and the Philippines are early adopters for processed snacks and bakery applications, while Japans market is expanding into functional ingredients for nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical uses. Market participants are forming local supply contracts to bridge logistical gaps and reduce dependency on imports, even as competition from tapioca and corn starch persists.
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Pea Starch by Type:
Food Grade
Industry Grade
Pea Starch by Product Category:
Native Pea Starch
Modified Pea Starch
Pea Starch by Market Segment:
Direct Selling
Distribution
Pea Starch by Features:
High Amylose Content
Allergen Free
Gluten Free and Non Diary
High Gelatinization Stability
Others
Pea Starch by Material:
Yellow Pea Starch
Green Pea Starch
Pea Starch by Application:
Asian Pastas
Snack
Meats Processing
Industrial Applications
Others
Global Top 30 Key Companies in the Pea Starch Market
Roquette (Lestrem, France)
Cosucra (Warcoing, Belgium)
Emsland Group (Emlichheim, Germany)
Burcon (British Columbia, Canada)
Shuangta Food (Shandong, China)
Yantai Dongfang (Shandong, China)
Jianyuan (Shandong, China)
Huatai Food (Shandong, China)
Talin Food (Shandong, China)
Cargill Inc (Minnesota, US)
Ingredion Inc (Nebraska, US)
ADM (Illinois, US)
Nutri - pea Limited (Manitoba, Canada)
Puris Foods (Minnesota, US)
The Scoular Company (Nebraska, US)
Vestkorn Milling AS (Tau, Norway)
Meelunie BV (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. (Regina, Canada)
Dakota Dry Bean Inc. (Dakota, US)
Axiom Foods, Inc (California, US)
A&B Ingredients, Inc (Fairfield, US)
Agridient B.V. (Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands)
Birkamidon Rohstoffhandels GmbH (Berlin, Jerman)
Codrico Rotterdam B.V. (Rotterdam, Netherlands)
Dutch Ingredient Company B.V. (Meppel, Netherlands)
Foodcom S.A. (Warsaw, Poland)
Gillco Ingredients (San Marcos, US)
Healy Group (Dublin, Ireland)
Prinova Group LLC (Illinois, US)
NISCO ApS (Taastrup, Denmark)
Regional Insights
Within ASEAN, demand growth is underpinned by rising disposable incomes, increasing urban populations, and the diversification of food production. Indonesia, as a major agricultural market, has growing opportunities for pea starch both as an ingredient in industrial food production and as a potential export processing base given its agricultural infrastructure. However, limited local pea cultivation means most pea starch feedstock is imported, encouraging companies to invest in supply-chain integration to manage costs and ensure quality. Regional trade agreements and improved cold-chain logistics are facilitating increased cross-border movement of pea starch and derivative products throughout Southeast Asia.
The industry faces several challenges, including raw material price volatility driven by pea crop yields, weather events, and upstream commodity markets that affect procurement costs. Price competition from traditional starches such as corn, potato, and tapioca remain a pressure point, particularly in price-sensitive food sectors. Consistency of functional performance can vary by source and processing method, requiring careful quality control. Regulatory landscapes differ by region, adding complexity to product registration and export compliance. Finally, infrastructure gaps in developing regions can hinder cost-efficient distribution and storage.
To sustainably capture market growth, companies are focusing on vertical integration with pea growers, investments in processing technology that enhance yield and reduce waste, and diversification into high-growth segments such as nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and biodegradable materials. Partnerships with food manufacturers and co-development of tailored ingredient systems are becoming important pathways to strengthen customer relationships and secure long-term contracts.
Product Models
Pea starch is a plant-based carbohydrate ingredient extracted from yellow peas with versatile functional properties including thickening, gelling, binding, and film-forming.
Food Grade Pea Starch is a purified starch suitable for human consumption, meeting food safety and hygiene standards. Its mainly used as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, or texture modifier in food and beverage products, often chosen for its neutral flavor, clean-label status, and gluten-free profile. Notable products include:
Emsland PureStarch Emsland Group (Low Segment)
Price: $1.80$2.70/kg Customers: Bulk bakeries & sauces
Intro: Cost-effective thickener delivering steady performance in everyday products.
Shuangta Pea Plus Shuangta Food (Middle Segment)
Price: $3.20$4.20/kg Customers: Frozen foods & ready meals
Intro: Versatile starch providing freeze-thaw stability and smooth mouthfeel.
Dongfang Food Starch Yantai Dongfang (Low Segment)
Price: $1.70$2.50/kg Customers: Local food factories
Intro: Basic pea starch for cost-sensitive thickening and texture needs.
Jianyuan GF Starch Jianyuan (Middle Segment)
Price: $2.90$4.10/kg Customers: Gluten-free product makers
Intro: All-purpose pea starch supporting clean-label gluten-free formulations.
Huatai Pea Gel Huatai Food (High Segment)
Price: $4.80$6.30/kg Customers: Premium sauces & confectionery
Intro: High gel strength for luxurious texture in sauces and sweets.
Industry Grade Pea Starch is a non-food formulation tailored for industrial applications where edible standards are not required. Uses include adhesives, biodegradable plastics/films, textile sizing, paper coating, and pharmaceuticals. Notable products include:
Cosucra Industrial Pea Cosucra (Middle Segment)
Price: $1.90$2.80/kg Customers: Paper & packaging manufacturers
Intro: Functional starch improving surface finish and strength in paper products.
Emsland Starch Pro Emsland Group (Low Segment)
Price: $1.20$1.90/kg Customers: Commodity adhesive producers
Intro: Cost-effective thickener for general adhesives and binders.
Jianyuan Paper Enhancer Jianyuan (Middle Segment)
Price: $1.70$2.60/kg Customers: Packaging board producers
Intro: Improves stiffness and surface properties of paper and board.
Talin Binding Starch Talin Food (Low Segment)
Price: $1.25$1.95/kg Customers: MDF & particleboard factories
Intro: Affordable binder to improve panel strength and adhesion.
Pea Starch Adhesive Grade Roquette (France/Global): High-performance starch for biodegradable adhesive solutions. (Price: ~$2.50$4.00/kg) Sustainable packaging & specialty adhesive manufacturers.
The global pea starch market is poised for sustained growth driven by shifting consumer preferences for natural, gluten-free ingredients, diversified industrial applications, and expanding food production in Asia and ASEAN markets. Strategic investments in technology, supply chain optimization, and product innovation will be critical to capitalizing on emerging opportunities, while addressing competitive pressures and supply volatility.
Investor Analysis
Investors should focus on the industrys growth trajectory, supported by projected CAGR growth through 2031 and expanding demand across food and non-food segments. The inclusion of Asia and Southeast Asia in growth strategies highlights expanding middle-class markets and evolving dietary patterns, which bode well for long-term revenue. Operational efficiencies reflected in stable pricing, healthy gross margins, and scalable production capacity make pea starch producers attractive targets for equity investment or strategic partnerships. Understanding cost structures and downstream demand breakdowns enables better valuation of production assets and potential profitability under various market scenarios.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: key insights, key emerging trends, etc.
Chapter 3: Manufacturers competitive analysis, detailed analysis of the product manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5 & 6: Sales, revenue of the product in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: The main points and conclusions of the report.
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