Europe is one of the largest regions in the global industrial starches market, producing over 600 products, from native starches to physically or chemically modified starches, through to liquid and solid sweeteners. According to the European Starch Industry Association, in 2018, the total starch production in Europe from EU wheat, maize, and potatoes stood at 10.7 million metric ton in comparison to the 8.7 million metric ton in 2004. The European Starch Industry Association is the trade association and its membership comprises 28 EU starch producing companies, together representing more than 95% of the EU starch industry. Wheat is the primary feedstock for starch production, followed by corn and potato. Specialties, like green pea, rice, or chickpea, are still minimal and only account for less than 0.5% in the European market. More importantly, growing number of starch manufacturers are investing in the starch and sweeteners market in Europe to support the local economy and local community, while positioning the business for long-term growth.