Vietnam Food Starch Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Raw Material, Product Type, End User, and Region, 2026-2034

Vietnam Food Starch Market Overview:

The Vietnam food starch market size reached USD 112.89 Million in 2025. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach USD 162.59 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.14% during 2026-2034. The market is fueled by growing demand for processed food and convenience foods, growing consumers' preference for gluten-free and clean-label offerings, and the nation's robust agricultural sector, especially in cassava and rice cultivation. The growth of food and beverage industry and growing export opportunities for tapioca starch also drive market development. Applicability of starch in native Vietnamese cuisine also maintains stable consumption, further fueling consistent growth in Vietnam food starch market share.

Vietnam Food Starch Market Trends:

Growing Application of Modified Starch in Processed Food Production

One of the most significant trends in Vietnam's food starch market is the increasing application of modified starch in the processed food sector. With urbanization growth and changing consumer lifestyles that focus on convenience, packaged and processed foods are increasingly gaining popularity nationwide. The manufacturers are using modified starches for enhancing texture, stability, shelf life, and the overall quality of the product. These starches find applications in sauces, noodles, snacks, and instant foods, which are ubiquitous in Vietnamese home markets and foodservice outlets. As a growing middle class has emerged and more consumers become aware of global food trends, local food manufacturers are formulating their products to international standards, which increases demand for functional ingredients such as modified starch. Local starch manufacturers are also spending on technology improvements to manufacture a wider variety of specialty starches in line with food producers' requirements. This shift is transforming the starch industry from conventional agrifood use to value-added food processing purposes, which further contributes to the Vietnam food starch market growth.

Expansion in Tapioca-Based Starch Manufacturing and Export

Vietnam has historically been a major cassava producer, which serves as the primary raw material for tapioca starch production. The most significant trend in the food starch market in the country is the dominance and further growth of tapioca-based starch, both for local consumption and export. Vietnam's tropical environment and farming experience place it at one of the region's top tapioca starch producers. This starch has extensive use in the processing of noodles, sweets, drinks, and baked goods, most of which are deeply rooted in Vietnamese food. Concurrently, increasing global demand for clean-label and plant-based products is compelling Vietnamese starch producers to step up production and streamline quality control systems. International export markets, notably Asia and Europe, are looking for Vietnam's tapioca starch owing to its purity and adaptability. Therefore, Vietnamese manufacturers are upgrading production lines and packaging levels to the standards of international food safety laws, enhancing the industry's international competitiveness.

Growing Consumer Interest in Clean-Label and Gluten-Free Foods

Vietnam's food starch market is also being shaped by increased consumer concern for health, wellness, and dietary choice. Vietnamese consumers, especially in city centers, are looking for clean-label foods that contain no artificial additives and allergens such as gluten. This has spurred demand for naturally sourced starches like potato starch, tapioca, and rice starch, used as thickeners, stabilizers, or binding agents in organic and gluten-free food items. Small- and mid-sized food businesses are reacting by re-formulating their products to address this demand, including starches that fit within clean-label and allergen-free specifications. Moreover, rice starch is also gaining popularity due to its availability locally, neutral flavor, and digestibility, hence becoming popular for baby food and sensitive diets. This move toward cleaner, healthier ingredients is driving starch producers to innovate and diversify, and hence there is a more vibrant and consumer-driven starch market in Vietnam.

Vietnam Food Starch Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2026-2034. Our report has categorized the market based on raw material, product type, and end user.

Raw Material Insights:

• Maize
• Wheat
• Potato
• Cassava
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the raw material. This includes maize, wheat, potato, cassava, and others.

Product Type Insights:

• Native Starch
• Modified Starch
• Starch Derivatives

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type has also been provided in the report. This includes native starch, modified starch, and starch derivatives.

End User Insights:

• Business to Business
  • Confectionery
  • Bakery
  • Dairy
  • Beverages
  • Others
• Business to Consumer

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes business to business (confectionery, bakery, dairy, beverages, and others) and business to consumer.

Regional Insights:

• Northern Vietnam
• Central Vietnam
• Southern Vietnam

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, and Southern Vietnam.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Vietnam Food Starch Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Vietnam food starch market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam food starch market on the basis of raw material?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam food starch market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam food starch market on the basis of end user?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam food starch market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Vietnam food starch market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Vietnam food starch market?
• What is the structure of the Vietnam food starch market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Vietnam food starch market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Vietnam food starch market from 2020-2034.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Vietnam food starch market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Vietnam food starch industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.