The document provides key figures about the European starch industry in 2015. It states that there were 25 companies and 75 plants that generated a total annual turnover of €7.9 billion. These companies employed 14,365 people directly and an estimated 100,000 indirectly. Maize and wheat accounted for the largest portions of starch production and sales in the EU. The main applications of starch in 2015 were confectionery and drinks (31%), other foods (30%), and corrugating and paper (29%).