the italy potato starch market outlook for 2018 to 2032 is expected to be positive. the market can be divided into two segments, namely the refined segment which is further divided into starch and modified starch and the non-refined segment, which includes potato flour, potato flakes, and potato granules. the non-refined segment accounted for the major share of the italy potato starch market in 2017, and is expected to dominate the market from 2018 to 2023. the growth of the non-refined segment is likely to be driven by the increased demand for potato flour in italy for food and beverage applications. additionally, the demand for potato flakes for snacks and potato granules for instant beverages will fuel the market growth. the refined segment is likely to witness significant growth during the forecast period due to the increased demand for starch for industrial applications such as papermaking, adhesives, and modified starch for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. the rising demand for modified starch in beverages and for bakery products is expected to bolster the demand for refined potato starch in italy over the forecast period. overall, the demand for potato starch in italy is likely to remain largely unchanged over the forecast period, with a gradual increment in 2020 due to the development of new application industries. growth in the food and beverage industries is also expected to drive the italy potato starch market over the forecast period. the presence of italian potato starch manufacturers and suppliers is also expected to contribute to the market growth. the leading players operating in the italy potato starch market are agrigel, emsland-staerke gmbh, europa s.r.l., and g.m. lavoratori s.p.a. among others.
