Manufacture of starches and starch products

NACE code 10.62 covers the manufacture of starches and starch products, a critical industry that plays a vital role in various sectors of the economy. Starches are versatile natural polymers derived from a range of agricultural sources, including corn, wheat, potatoes, and cassava. This industry's outputs are widely used as ingredients, additives, and processing aids in the food, paper, textile, and other industries, making it an essential component of the broader manufacturing landscape.

The production of starches and starch products typically involves a series of mechanical and chemical processes. The key steps include the extraction of starch from raw materials, purification, and modification (if required) to obtain the desired properties. Depending on the end-use application, starches may undergo further processing, such as hydrolysis, oxidation, or cross-linking, to alter their physical and functional characteristics.

The primary inputs for the manufacture of starches and starch products are the raw agricultural materials, such as corn, wheat, potatoes, and cassava. In addition to the raw materials, this industry requires specialized machinery and equipment for the extraction, purification, and modification of the starches. Energy sources, such as electricity and steam, are also essential for the various production stages.

The main outputs of the starch and starch product manufacturing industry are a diverse range of starch-based products, including native starches, modified starches, and starch derivatives. These outputs are then consumed by various other industries, such as 10.86 Manufacture of homogenized food preparations and dietetic food, 17.11 Manufacture of pulp, and 13.10 Preparation and spinning of textile fibres, where they are used as ingredients, additives, or processing aids.