Starchy Roots Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type (Potato, Sweet Potato, Cassava, Yam, Others), Application (Animal Feed, Food and Beverages, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Others), Distribution Channel (Online, Offline), and

Starchy Roots Market Outlook

The global Starchy Roots market is expected to register a growth rate of 4.6% during the forecast period from $411.2 Billion in 2024 to $589.3 Billion in 2032. The Starchy Roots market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Starchy Roots segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type(Potato, Sweet Potato, Cassava, Yam, Others), Application (Animal Feed, Food and Beverages, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Others), Distribution Channel (Online, Offline). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Starchy Roots markets.

Starchy Roots Market Insights, 2025

The starchy roots market in 2025 includes key root crops such as cassava, sweet potatoes, yams, and taro, which are staples and raw materials for food, feed, and industrial uses globally. These roots provide essential carbohydrates and serve as bases for processed products like starch, flour, and bioethanol. The market is shaped by factors such as population growth in developing regions, urbanization, and rising demand for gluten-free and alternative carbohydrate sources. Technological improvements in cultivation, harvesting, and processing increase yield and quality, while value-added product development expands market potential. Trade dynamics are influenced by regional production concentrations in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Challenges include climate change impacts, pest management, and price volatility. Government programs aimed at food security and rural development support starchy roots cultivation. The market in 2025 reflects the importance of starchy roots in global nutrition, food industry supply chains, and renewable resource sectors.

Five Trends that will define global Starchy Roots market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Starchy Roots identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Starchy Roots companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Starchy Roots industry?

The Starchy Roots sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2030. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Starchy Roots Market Segment Insights

The Starchy Roots industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Starchy Roots industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type(Potato, Sweet Potato, Cassava, Yam, Others), Application (Animal Feed, Food and Beverages, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Others), Distribution Channel (Online, Offline). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Starchy Roots market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Market Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Starchy Roots industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Starchy Roots market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Starchy Roots industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Starchy Roots Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Starchy Roots Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Starchy Roots with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Starchy Roots market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Starchy Roots market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Starchy Roots industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Starchy Roots companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Starchy Roots market.

Latin American Starchy Roots market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Starchy Roots Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Starchy Roots markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Starchy Roots markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Starchy Roots companies outcompete in 2025?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include General Mills, Inc., Dole Food Company, Inc., McCain Foods Limited, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Intersnack Group GmbH and Co. KG, Idahoan Foods, LLC, Aviko (part of Royal Cosun), J.R. Simplot Company.

Starchy Roots Market Scope

Leading Segments

By Type

Potato

Sweet Potato

Cassava

Yam

Others

By Application

Animal Feed

Food and Beverages

Cosmetics

Personal Care

Pharmaceuticals

Others

By Distribution Channel

Online

Offline

Leading Companies

General Mills, Inc.

Dole Food Company, Inc.

McCain Foods Limited

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

Intersnack Group GmbH and Co. KG

Idahoan Foods, LLC

Aviko (part of Royal Cosun)

J.R. Simplot Company

Geographies

North America- US, Canada, Mexico

Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Nordics, BeNeLux, Others

Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Others

Latin America- Brazil, Argentina, Others

Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Other Middle East, South Africa, Other Africa

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1. Table of Contents
List of Figures and Tables
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Highlights
2.1.1 Starchy Roots Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
2.1.2 Largest Starchy Roots Market Types and Applications
2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
2.1.4 Potential Markets
2.1.5 Market Concentration
2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
2.2.4 Abbreviations
2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Primary Research Surveys
3.2 Secondary Data Sources
3.3 Data Triangulation
3.4 Forecast Methodology
3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
4. Introduction to Global Starchy Roots Market in 2025
4.1 Industry Panorama
4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
4.4 Market Dynamics
4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
4.5 Regional Analysis
4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.7 Starchy Roots Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
4.7.4 Key Insights
5. Starchy Roots Market Outlook to 2032
5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
By Type
Potato
Sweet Potato
Cassava
Yam
Others
By Application
Animal Feed
Food and Beverages
Cosmetics
Personal Care
Pharmaceuticals
Others
By Distribution Channel
Online
Offline
6. Global Starchy Roots Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
6.1 Low Growth Scenario
6.2 Base/Reference Case
6.3 High Growth Scenario
6. North America Starchy Roots Market Size Outlook
6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
6.2 North America Starchy Roots Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
6.2.1 North America Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Type
6.2.2 North America Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Application
6.3 North America Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Country
6.3.1 The US Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.2 Canada Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.3 Mexico Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7. Europe Starchy Roots Market Size Outlook
7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
7.2 Europe Starchy Roots Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
7.2.1 Europe Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Type
7.2.2 Europe Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Application
7.3 Europe Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Country
7.3.2 Germany Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.3 France Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.4 The UK Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.5 Spain Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.6 Italy Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.7 Russia Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.8 Rest of Europe Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8. Asia Pacific Starchy Roots Market Size Outlook
8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
8.2 Asia Pacific Starchy Roots Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
8.2.1 Asia Pacific Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Type
8.2.2 Asia Pacific Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Application
8.3 Asia Pacific Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Country
8.3.1 China Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.2 India Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.3 Japan Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.4 South Korea Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.5 Australia Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.6 South East Asia Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9. South America Starchy Roots Market Size Outlook
9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
9.2 South America Starchy Roots Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
9.2.1 South America Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Type
9.2.2 South America Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Application
9.3 South America Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Country
9.3.1 Brazil Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.2 Argentina Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10. Middle East and Africa Starchy Roots Market Size Outlook
10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
10.2 Middle East and Africa Starchy Roots Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Type
10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Application
10.3 Middle East and Africa Starchy Roots Market Outlook by Country
10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.2 The UAE Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.4 South Africa Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.5 Egypt Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.6 Rest of Africa Starchy Roots Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
11. Company Profiles
11.1 Leading 10 Companies
General Mills, Inc.
Dole Food Company, Inc.
McCain Foods Limited
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
Intersnack Group GmbH and Co. KG
Idahoan Foods, LLC
Aviko (part of Royal Cosun)
J.R. Simplot Company
11.2 Overview
11.3 Products and Services
11.4 SWOT Profile
12. Appendix
12.1 Subscription Options
12.2 Customization Options
12.3 Publisher Details

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