Middle East and Africa Organic Wheat Derivatives Market Size, Share, and Analysis by 2028

The organic wheat derivatives market in Middle East & Africa is expected to grow to US$ 14,496.01 thousand by 2028 from US$ 10,521.82 thousand in 2021. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2021 to 2028.

The shift in consumers lifestyle and dietary patterns have surged the demand for healthy food products such as organic wheat derivatives. With growing emphasis on health, along with increasing focus on consumption of natural food ingredients, the demand for organic wheat derivatives has gone up steadily. Organic form of wheat derivatives is perceived to be a nutritious alternative and support several application bases owing to its properties. Organic form of wheat starch is derived from the processed endosperm of wheat grown organically. It is obtained by removing the protein from wheat flour. Wheat starch has gained importance in the food & beverages industry. It is treated as an essential ingredient, which is used in the preparation of various food products, due to its superior gelling, stabilizing, and thickening properties. When used in food, wheat starch assists with texture, viscosity, gel formulation, binding, and moisture retention. It is mainly employed as a thickening agent in the food industry. Wheat starch thickens the food through retrogradation and gelatinization. Similarly, organic form of vital wheat gluten is known for its visco-elasticity and binding capabilities. It also provides better water absorption and enhanced resistance in food items such as puff and frozen pastries, along with cohesion for meat preparations. The organic wheat-based maltodextrin helps to enhance body and mouth feel and promotes minimal osmolality and restricted release of energy. It is also known for viscosity and stabilizing properties. It also helps improve texture and enhance film forming abilities. All these properties make it ideal to be used in sports, health or meal replacement drinks, and infant formula, along with preparation of hard candies and other such products. Likewise, organic wheat glucose syrup helps minimize sweetness, offers better elasticity, provides texture and tenderness, promotes solid formulation, and helps reduce syneresis. Therefore, it is used in various application bases. It is quite evident that the organic wheat derivatives such as organic wheat starch, organic wheat gluten, organic maltodextrin, and organic glucose and maltose syrup portray several multifunctional properties, which makes them ideal for food and several other application bases. Which is helping the market growth of Middle East & Africa organic wheat derivatives maket.

South Africa has the highest COVID-19 cases in the Middle East and Africa region, and is followed by UAE and Saudi Africa among others. UAE was the first country in the Middle East and Africa to report a confirmed case of coronavirus. The ongoing pandemic has drastically altered the status of the organic wheat derivatives industry and has negatively impacted the growth of the market. The COVID-19 outbreak has distorted operational efficiency and disrupted the value chains due to the sudden closure of national and international boundaries, creating revenue loss and damage. The disruptive value chain has had a negative impact on raw material supply, which, in turn, is impacting the growth of the organic wheat derivatives market. However, as the economies are planning to revive their operations, the demand for organic wheat derivatives is expected to rise worldwide.

With the new features and technologies, companies can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the organic wheat derivatives market. The Middle East & Africa organic wheat derivatives market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.

Middle East & Africa Organic Wheat Derivatives Market Segmentation

Middle East & Africa Organic Wheat Derivatives Market – By Type

• Starch
• Gluten
• Maltodextrin
• Others

Middle East & Africa Organic Wheat Derivatives Market – By Application

• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals
• Animal Feed
• Personal Care
• Others

Middle East & Africa Organic Wheat Derivatives Market – By Country

• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Rest of the Middle East and Africa

Middle East & Africa Organic Wheat Derivatives Market – Companies Mentioned

• Cargill, Incorporated                                            
• ETEA S.R.L.                                                             
• The Archer Daniels Midland Company   
• AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG                                   
• Manildra Group                                                    
• Ulrick & Short Limited                
• Tate & Lyle PLC                                                     

Middle East and Africa Organic Wheat Derivatives Report Scope