Pea Starch Market Size - By Product, By Application, By Functionality, By Distribution Channel, Growth Forecast, 2026 - 2035

Pea Starch Market Size

The global pea starch market size was valued at USD 653 million in 2025. The market is poised to expand from USD 888.3 million in 2026 to USD 2.8 billion by 2035, reflecting a 14% CAGR over 2026 to 2035 according to the latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

• Pea starch market growth will be augmented by the developments in the global food & beverage sector. The product is extensively used in food & beverage products such as noodles & extruded snacks, soups, sauces, coatings, pie fillings & canned food, cereals, processed meats, dairy products like custard cream, etc.
   
• The North American food industry is experiencing stable growth rates in the last few years. Processed food, ready-to-eat meals, canned food, and confectionaries demand has been rising in the U.S. owing to changes in eating habits. Health concerns and awareness about the benefits of healthy eating habits has also increased the consumption of homemade food in the region.
   
• High growth in the Asia Pacific food & beverage industry will also propel the market. Asian economies are experiencing increasing packaged and processed food demand owing to a rapidly rising urban population, increasing income levels, and lifestyle changes. This will give a major boost to the product market growth.
   
• The growth in the European food & beverage industry will also be major growth enabler for the pea starch market development. The region’s food & beverage industry is characterized by mature markets with large volumes of sales such as Germany, France, Italy, UK, and Spain along with low volume markets with high expected growth rates such as Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, etc. Many food & beverage manufacturing companies, both large and small, are also present in the region.
   
• The region has also been witnessing steady increase in the number of restaurants and food service businesses. These factors are expected to drive demand for pea starch in the European region. Latin America and Middle East & Africa are experiencing fast developments in their food industry. Although the pea starch market in these regions will have a lower share when compared to other major regional markets, the industry is expected to propel in the future with rising awareness among end-users about the advantages of the product
   

Pea Starch Market Trends

• Developments in the food & beverage market will be major growth enablers for the pea starch industry as the product is used extensively in food & beverage formulations. The large size of the food & beverage industries, especially in the Asia Pacific region coupled with a steady growth rate will drive the demand for pea starch.
   
• Another factor that will contribute to the pea starch industry growth is the rising awareness about the product’s advantages over other starch sources. Pea starch has a high amylose content, which enhances its thickening and gelling properties. The availability of pea across all geographical regions will also be a driving factor for the market’s growth as raw materials will be easily available at cost-effective prices.
   
• Most of the starch processed in the world is sourced from maize, wheat, potato, cassava, etc. However, with increasing awareness about product benefits over starch sourced from other products will increase the pea starch demand in the future. Pea starch manufacturing companies are increasing their production capacities and opening new manufacturing sites to cater to future demands.
   
• These new capacities are being added keeping in mind the ample growth opportunities for pea to substitute other conventional sources of starch. High cultivation volumes of peas across the globe will also contribute toward the pea starch market development, as raw materials will be amply available.
   
• Developments in the North American and European food & beverage industry will be a key factor driving the market growth owing to product usage in the food industry. The product is used as a binding and thickening agent in food products including confectionaries, coatings, dairy, pasta & noodles, bakery products, snacks, potato products, soups & sauces, meat, poultry, sea-food, etc.
   
• In meat products, pea starch is used to improve texture and mouthfeel for high yield pork hams, poultry rolls, etc. It also provides stability in process conditions for sausages and other processed meats, bakery products, breakfast cereals, etc. Thus, the increasing demand for food & beverage items in North America and Europe will be a major growth enabler for the pea starch market over the forecast timeframe.
   
• North America is a major food & beverage market in the world. The region’s food & beverage industry is characterized by a significant amount of sales from convenience stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets. Awareness among the region’s population about the benefits of healthy eating habits has resulted in an increase in cooking at home, using natural ingredients and the expansion of online platforms for recipe ideas.
   
• This trend is likely to propel the demand for pea starch as it is available in non-genetically-modified, gluten-free varieties. The overall growth in the region’s food & beverage industry along with the large size of the market will contribute to market development in the coming years.
   

Pea Starch Market Analysis

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Based on product, the market is segmented as food grade, industrial grade, and feed grade.
 

• Food grade captured roughly 83.5% of the pea starch market share in 2025. Food grade pea starch products are higher in quality when compared to other product types. This is suitable for human consumption and is used in a variety of food items for its thickening and gelling properties. As food grade pea starch are used as an additive in various food items, it is imperative for them to have certain certifications that deems it suitable for consuming.
   
• Some of the certifications that this product type requires are British Retail Consortium (BRC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), KOSHER, Halal, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), etc. The requirement of these certifications along with the higher quality of the product increases their prices to a certain degree.
   

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Based on application the market is segmented as pharmaceutical, food & beverage, animal feed, paper & textiles, others.
 

• Food & beverage represented about 79.2% of the pea starch market in 2025. Food & beverage is a key end-user industry that will drive demand for pea starch during the forecast timeframe. The product has many benefits over other starch products which includes low water binding, high gelatinization temperature, low solubility, short structure, quick gel building, and very good film building property.
   
• These properties will drive its usage in a range of food & beverage items such as confectionary, coating, dairy, pasta, bakery products, snacks, potato products, soups & sauces, meat, poultry, fish, and seafood. They are used as a thickening and binding agent. Apart from these, pea starch is also used extensively to produce noodles. High food & beverage industry growth rate in the Asia Pacific region will be the major growth enabler this application segment.
   

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The U.S. pea starch market valued at USD 93 million in 2025 and estimated to grow to almost USD 442.7 million by 2035. North America holds around 17% of the market share in 2025.
 

• North America is a major market which is expected to follow a positive growth trend during the forecast timeframe. The regions market has been mainly driven by the U.S. food & beverage sector growth. The food industry in the U.S. has been growing steadily for many years augmented by a shift in eating patterns towards easy-to-eat, and processed food items.
   
• The country’s overall restaurant industry has also witnessed fast developments in recent years. Other factors that will contribute towards the market growth in the North American region are the proliferation of the animal feed industry in the U.S., increasing pharmaceutical production, and developments in the cosmetics sector.
   
• Europe is a key pea starch market accounting for a significant share of the industry. Growth in the region’s food & beverage sector, mostly in countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and UK, will drive demand for pea starch during the forecast timeframe. The number of restaurants and food service businesses in the major countries of Europe are also on the rise. This is also likely to increase the pea starch demand during the study period. Increasing research regarding pea starch application in pharmaceutical formulations is also expected to drive product demand from the European medical industry.
   
• Asia Pacific food & beverage industry will be the chief driver for growth in the pea starch market. The Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region in terms of consumer spending on Eating Out. According to the size of their food & beverage industry, China was the second largest market in the world followed by India. Japan, Thailand, South Korea and Indonesia are also major food & beverage markets in the globe. Of the overall food & beverage sales in the region in 2024, full service restaurants accounted for more than two-thirds of the market followed by quick service restaurants & fast food with a share of more than 25%.
   
• This trend is indicative of the fast developments in the Asia Pacific food & beverage industry which will in turn drive demand for pea starch for food applications. Animal feed industry growth will also be a positive trend that will augment the product market. Industrial development in the region, will also increase pea starch demand for industrial applications such as adhesives, textiles, etc.
   

Pea Starch Market Share

The pea starch industry is highly consolidated with top five (Roquette Freres S.A., Emsland-Starke GmbH, Cosucra-Groupe., Parrheim Foods, Meelunie B.V.) major companies accounting for almost three-fourths of the overall market. Roquette is the market leader with a share of 26.8%. The company’s high production capacity of pea starch, its extensive sales network, and penetration across different end-user markets have resulted in its market-leading position. With the company adding new pea starch capacities in France and Canada, their position as market leader is expected to hold sway over the forecast time
 

Emsland-Starke has the second largest share in the market. The company’s strong presence across Europe and North America will be the major factor for its leading market position. Cosucra-Groupe has significant share of the overall pea starch market. The company’s strong sales network in North America coupled with improved production capacity at its Belgian plant has contributed to its key market position.
 

• Roquette
  • Roquette is a global leader in plant-based ingredients, offering native and modified pea starch for food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical applications. Their pharma-grade pea starch serves as a functional excipient (binder/disintegrant) in tablets and capsules, backed by certifications like US and European Pharmacopoeia. With integrated pea cultivation and processing facilities (notably in Manitoba, Canada), Roquette is advancing purity standards and scaling capacity through proprietary wet-fractionation technology
     
• Emsland-Starke
  • Emsland Stärke, based in Germany, specializes in clean-label native and modified pea starch designed for food, pet nutrition, and industrial uses. They operate seven processing plants near raw-material sources and hold Non GMO Project verification. Their product line includes functional starches like the pregelatinized Empure® EJEL 100, highlighted for high amylose content, excellent gelling, and temperature stability.
     
• Cosucra-Groupe
  • Belgium based Cosucra focuses on clean-label, allergen-free pea-derived ingredients, including NASTAR™ pea starch. They serve diverse markets—from food and pet care to pharmaceuticals—and hold B Corp certification. Their USD 210 million sustainability investment aims for a 50% carbon footprint reduction by 2030, supported by self sufficient energy and renewable practices. Their vertically integrated model emphasizes regionally sourced yellow peas and high purity starch production.
     

Pea Starch Market Companies

Major players operating in the pea starch industry are: 

• Roquette Freres S.A.
• Yantai Oriental Protein Tech Co. Ltd.
• Cosucra-Groupe Warcoing
• Emsland-Starke GmbH
• Shandong Jianyuan Bioengineering Co., Ltd.
• Vestkorn Milling AS
• Dakota Dry Bean Inc.
• Yantai T.Full Biotech Co Ltd.
• Parrheim Foods
• Meelunie B.V.
• American Key Products Inc.
• AGT Food and Ingredients Inc.
• The Scoular Company
• Qingdao CBH Co., Ltd.
   

Pea Starch Industry News

• In October 2025, Roquette unveiled AMYSTA™ L 123, its first label friendly, thermally soluble pea starch created via an enzyme- and chemical-free process—ideal for clean-label beverages, soups, and sauces
   
• In March 2024, Cosucra, Emsland Stärke, and Roquette published a Europe-wide LCA assessing yellow pea ingredient production using wet processing, reinforcing their sustainability credentials.
   
• In November 2024, Cosucra earned B Corp certification, marking a key milestone in embedding social and environmental standards across its pea starch operations.
   

The pea starch market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) and volume (Kilo Tons) from 2022 to 2035, for the following segments:

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Market, By Product

• Food grade
• Industrial grade
• Feed grade

Market, By Application

• Pharmaceutical
• Food & beverage
  • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Dairy Products
  • Soups, Sauces & Dressings
  • Snacks & Convenience Foods
• Animal feed
• Paper & textiles
• Others
  • Adhesives
  • Bioplastics

Market, By Functionality

• Thickening Agent
• Binding Agent
• Gelling Agent
• Film-forming Agent
• Texturizing Agent

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct Sales (B2B)
• Retail
  • Supermarkets
  • Specialty Stores
  • Others
• Online Channels

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa