Market overview
The global maltodextrin market is worth USD 3.6 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 5.8 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Corn is the largest by source segment.
| Scope | Maltodextrin made from corn, wheat, potato and tapioca starch, sold as bulking agent and carrier to food, beverage, sports nutrition and pharma users. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 3.4 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 3.6 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 5.8 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 3,743 thousand tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 5,630 thousand tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 952 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Maltodextrin market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 3.6 bn |
| 2027 | USD 3.7 bn |
| 2028 | USD 3.9 bn |
| 2029 | USD 4.1 bn |
| 2030 | USD 4.3 bn |
| 2031 | USD 4.5 bn |
| 2032 | USD 4.8 bn |
| 2033 | USD 5.0 bn |
| 2034 | USD 5.3 bn |
| 2035 | USD 5.5 bn |
| 2036 | USD 5.8 bn |
Maltodextrin market segmentation
By source
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 64.0% | 62.3% | USD 2.3 bn | 4.7% |
| Wheat | 14.0% | 13.9% | USD 499 mn | 4.9% |
| Tapioca and potato | 14.0% | 14.9% | USD 499 mn | 5.6% |
| Other | 8.0% | 8.9% | USD 285 mn | 6.1% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and bakery | 34.0% | 32.1% | USD 1.2 bn | 4.4% |
| Beverages | 22.0% | 21.8% | USD 784 mn | 4.9% |
| Sports and clinical nutrition | 16.0% | 18.3% | USD 570 mn | 6.4% |
| Infant formula | 14.0% | 14.6% | USD 499 mn | 5.4% |
| Pharma and other | 14.0% | 13.2% | USD 499 mn | 4.4% |
By dextrose equivalent
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (DE 3 to 10) | 32.0% | 30.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 4.3% |
| Medium (DE 11 to 16) | 44.0% | 44.0% | USD 1.6 bn | 5.0% |
| High (DE 17 to 20) | 24.0% | 26.0% | USD 855 mn | 5.8% |
By form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder | 74.0% | 72.0% | USD 2.6 bn | 4.7% |
| Liquid | 14.0% | 15.0% | USD 499 mn | 5.7% |
| Agglomerated | 12.0% | 13.0% | USD 428 mn | 5.8% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct to manufacturers | 56.0% | 54.0% | USD 2.0 bn | 4.6% |
| Distributors | 36.0% | 37.0% | USD 1.3 bn | 5.3% |
| Online and retail | 8.0% | 9.0% | USD 285 mn | 6.2% |
Top 25 countries for maltodextrin by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 66.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 91.2%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 570 mn | 16.0% | USD 888 mn | 4.5% |
| 2 | China | USD 570 mn | 16.0% | USD 888 mn | 4.5% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 178 mn | 5.0% | USD 250 mn | 3.4% |
| 4 | Brazil | USD 178 mn | 5.0% | USD 319 mn | 6.0% |
| 5 | India | USD 178 mn | 5.0% | USD 383 mn | 8.0% |
| 6 | Japan | USD 143 mn | 4.0% | USD 192 mn | 3.0% |
| 7 | Mexico | USD 143 mn | 4.0% | USD 267 mn | 6.5% |
| 8 | France | USD 143 mn | 4.0% | USD 203 mn | 3.6% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | USD 125 mn | 3.5% | USD 186 mn | 4.1% |
| 10 | Indonesia | USD 125 mn | 3.5% | USD 244 mn | 6.9% |
| 11 | Italy | USD 125 mn | 3.5% | USD 185 mn | 4.0% |
| 12 | Spain | USD 101 mn | 2.8% | USD 150 mn | 4.0% |
| 13 | Russia | USD 82 mn | 2.3% | USD 105 mn | 2.5% |
| 14 | Poland | USD 71 mn | 2.0% | USD 106 mn | 4.0% |
| 15 | Thailand | USD 64 mn | 1.8% | USD 121 mn | 6.6% |
| 16 | Vietnam | USD 58 mn | 1.6% | USD 138 mn | 9.1% |
| 17 | Turkey | USD 54 mn | 1.5% | USD 102 mn | 6.6% |
| 18 | Canada | USD 50 mn | 1.4% | USD 75 mn | 4.1% |
| 19 | South Korea | USD 47 mn | 1.3% | USD 70 mn | 4.0% |
| 20 | Philippines | USD 45 mn | 1.3% | USD 85 mn | 6.5% |
| 21 | Egypt | USD 43 mn | 1.2% | USD 82 mn | 6.6% |
| 22 | Australia | USD 41 mn | 1.1% | USD 61 mn | 4.0% |
| 23 | Netherlands | USD 40 mn | 1.1% | USD 59 mn | 4.0% |
| 24 | Argentina | USD 38 mn | 1.1% | USD 56 mn | 4.0% |
| 25 | Pakistan | USD 37 mn | 1.0% | USD 70 mn | 6.6% |
| Rest of world | USD 315 mn | 8.8% | USD 521 mn | 5.1% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Cargill
- ADM
- Roquette
- Ingredion
- Tate & Lyle
- Grain Processing Corporation
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Tereos
- Matsutani
- Südzucker
- Avebe
- Emsland Group
- Samyang
- Showa Sangyo
- Baolingbao Biology
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Zhucheng Dongxiao Biotechnology
- Gulshan Polyols
- Gujarat Ambuja Exports
- Universal Starch-Chem Allied
- Zhucheng Xingmao Corn Developing
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the maltodextrin market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by source, by end use, by dextrose equivalent, by form, by sales channel. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the maltodextrin market?
The global maltodextrin market is estimated at USD 3.4 bn in 2025 and USD 3.6 bn in 2026.
How fast will the maltodextrin market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 5.8 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 2.2 bn.
Which country is the largest market for maltodextrin?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 570 mn in 2026, 16.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 37.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.0% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which maltodextrin segment is largest?
In the by source split, Corn is the largest segment with 64.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading maltodextrin companies?
Global leaders include Cargill, ADM, Roquette, Ingredion.
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