Food Additives Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 135.78 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 166.83 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 3.54 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Middle East and Africa |
| Largest Market | Asia-Pacific |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Food Additives Market Analysis
The Food Additives Market size is estimated at USD 135.78 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 166.83 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.54% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The multifunctionality of additives, such as sweeteners, organic acids, and other hydrocolloids, is driving the demand for food additives in the market. These additives are used in different segments of the food manufacturing process, from structuring food and beverages to enhancing nutrition profile and flavor, thus increasing their desirability among food companies. The market is also driven by the rising demand for convenience, ethnic, and processed food, which is increasing the need for food packaging and processing solutions. Therefore, to preserve the freshness, safety, taste, appearance, and texture of processed foods, food additives are extensively used in processed and convenience food products. For instance, in 2023, plant technology company Ayana Bio conducted a survey, namely the “Ultra-processed Food Pulse survey,” across the United States and concluded that 82% of adults reported including ultra-processed foods in their diets.
New and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, including CNN, ANN, fuzzy logic, and machine learning, which are boosting the Industrial Revolution 4.0, enable the production of cost-effective, safer, nutrient-rich ingredient additives and optimize their key attributes such as high bioactive (i.e., antioxidant) content, sustainability, authenticity, stability, and purity. For instance, with the growing demand for sustainable food products with ethical claims, many ingredient companies, like Cargill Inc. and Archer Daniels Midland Company, have incorporated AI tools into their supply chain to create transparency, hence enticing more consumer trust and brand loyalty. The trend of consumption of plant-based food is creating opportunities for the demand for natural and clean-label food ingredients worldwide, especially in the categories of colorants, acidulants, or hydrocolloids. Clean labels showing the words GMO-free, natural preservatives, and organic, among others, are helping the market grow significantly. The demand for food additives is expected to increase over the medium term, owing to the increasing consumption of processed foods and organic additives worldwide.
Food Additives Market Trends
Augmented Demand for Processed Food Products
With the rise in urbanization and a growing middle-income population, developed and developing regions across the globe are witnessing a rising demand for processed and packaged food, leading to more demand for food additives worldwide. Convenience is the key factor driving the global growth of processed product consumption. Due to the technological innovations in the food industry, convenience food has expanded to include chilled, frozen, and shelf-stable, microwave-able, prepared mixes, supporting the demand for food additives such as preservatives, emulsifiers, sugar, and substitutes. Baked goods, including pastries, cakes, industrial breads, and soft drinks, are among the most consumed ultra-processed foods and drinks in Europe, North America, and Australasia, according to an article published in the National Library of Medicine in 2022. Therefore, an increase in the global demand for processed food and beverages is fueling demand for food additives like preservatives, sugar and its substitutes, emulsifiers, food colorants, food flavors, and enhancers, among others. The demand for food additives is expected to increase over the medium term owing to the increasing demand for them in ultra-processed products.
Asia-Pacific Dominates the Market
China is the world's largest producer of ingredients, supplying them at a lower cost than others and thereby driving its exports of food additives. Furthermore, China is one of the world's largest consumers of ingredients. In addition, the growth of the food additive market in this country is supported by a growing middle-income population and economic development. Owing to this, the demand for food additives is increasing in the country as well as the region. Food and beverage manufacturers are actively looking for a perfect balance between maintaining and increasing the quality of nutrition characteristics in food products while also optimizing sensory factors such as taste and aroma to promote demand for food additives. As food manufacturers seek ingredients that can keep their production costs under control, flavoring additives are becoming more and more desirable. Market players are also launching new products to cater to the growing demand. For instance, in March 2021, BASF Venture Capital (BVC) invested in Bota Biosciences Ltd (Bota Bio), an industrial synthetic biotech company based in Hangzhou, China. Bota Bio is a next-generation biotechnology platform that enables sustainable and economical production of high-value products such as sweeteners for a broad array of industrial applications.
Food Additives Industry Overview
The global food additives market is highly competitive, with different regional and global players dominating the market. The prominent players in the market include Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, International Flavors and Fragrances Inc., Kerry Group, and Givaudan SA. These leading companies focus on mergers, expansion, acquisitions, and partnerships with other companies and new product development as strategic approaches to boost their brand presence across different regional markets. For instance, in March 2022, Archer Daniels Midland Company launched a new line of natural white colors derived from natural sources like corn starch, which can be used in a variety of food and beverages.
Food Additives Market Leaders
Cargill, Incorporated
Archer Daniels Midland Company
International Flavors and Fragrances Inc
Kerry Group
Givaudan SA
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Food Additives Market News
- February 2024: Ajinomoto Co. opened a new office in Silicon Valley. The office provides different types of food solutions in the US market. The purpose of this expansion was to expand the company’s business.
- May 2023: Archer Daniels Midland Company expanded its oilseed crushing capacity by 400,000 sq. m annually across three facilities across Brazil (Campo Grande, Porto Franco, and Uberlandia) to meet domestic and export demand. Additionally, the company completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in Buckminster Química, a Macatuba, São Paulo-based producer of refined glycerin.
- March 2023: Cargill and CUBIQ FOODS collaborated on novel fat technology to accelerate customer innovation of plant-based foods. With this strategic partnership, Cargill will have access to CUBIQ’s innovative technologies to help customers develop plant-based alternative foods with benefits that surpass typical products made with animal fats or tropical oils.
Food Additives Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Market
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Drivers
4.2 Market Restraints
4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.3.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Product Type
5.1.1 Preservatives
5.1.1.1 Natural
5.1.1.2 Synthetic
5.1.1.2.1 Sorbates
5.1.1.2.2 Benzoates
5.1.1.2.3 Other Preservatives
5.1.2 Bulk Sweeteners
5.1.2.1 Sucrose
5.1.2.2 Fructose
5.1.2.3 High-fructose Corn Syrup
5.1.2.4 Lactose
5.1.2.5 Other Bulk Sweeteners
5.1.3 Sugar Substitutes
5.1.3.1 Sucralose
5.1.3.2 Xylitol
5.1.3.3 Stevia
5.1.3.4 Aspartame
5.1.3.5 Saccharin
5.1.3.6 Other Sugar Substitutes
5.1.4 Emulsifiers
5.1.4.1 Mono- and Di-Glycerides and Derivatives
5.1.4.2 Lecithin
5.1.4.3 Sorbate Esters
5.1.4.4 Other Emulsifiers
5.1.5 Anti-caking Agents
5.1.5.1 Calcium Compounds
5.1.5.2 Sodium Compounds
5.1.5.3 Silicon Dioxide
5.1.5.4 Other Anti-caking Agents
5.1.6 Enzymes
5.1.6.1 Carbohydrases
5.1.6.2 Proteases
5.1.6.3 Lipases
5.1.6.4 Other Enzymes
5.1.7 Hydrocolloids
5.1.7.1 Starch
5.1.7.2 Gelatin Gum
5.1.7.3 Xanthan Gum
5.1.7.4 Other Hydrocolloids
5.1.8 Food Flavors and Enhancers
5.1.8.1 Natural Flavors
5.1.8.2 Synthetic Flavors
5.1.8.3 Flavor Enhancers
5.1.9 Food Colorants
5.1.9.1 Synthetic Food Colorants
5.1.9.2 Natural Food Colorants
5.1.10 Acidulants
5.1.10.1 Citric Acid
5.1.10.2 Phosphoric Acid
5.1.10.3 Lactic Acid
5.1.10.4 Other Acidulants
5.2 By Application
5.2.1 Bakery and Confectionery
5.2.2 Dairy and Desserts
5.2.3 Beverages
5.2.4 Meat and Meat Products
5.2.5 Soups, Sauces, and Dressings
5.2.6 Other Applications
5.3 Geography
5.3.1 North America
5.3.1.1 United States
5.3.1.2 Canada
5.3.1.3 Mexico
5.3.1.4 Rest of North America
5.3.2 Europe
5.3.2.1 Germany
5.3.2.2 United Kingdom
5.3.2.3 Spain
5.3.2.4 France
5.3.2.5 Italy
5.3.2.6 Russia
5.3.2.7 Rest of Europe
5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
5.3.3.1 China
5.3.3.2 Japan
5.3.3.3 India
5.3.3.4 Australia
5.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.3.4 South America
5.3.4.1 Brazil
5.3.4.2 Argentina
5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
5.3.5.2 South Africa
5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.2 Market Share Analysis
6.3 Company Profiles
6.3.1 Cargill Incorporated
6.3.2 Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
6.3.3 BASF SE
6.3.4 Eastman Chemical Company
6.3.5 Archer Daniels Midland Company
6.3.6 Tate and Lyle PLC
6.3.7 AGRANA Beteiligungs - AG
6.3.8 Kerry Group PLC
6.3.9 Corbion NV
6.3.10 DSM-Firmenich
6.3.11 International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.
6.3.12 Givaudan SA
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
Food Additives Industry Segmentation
Food additives are substances added to food products to maintain or improve their safety, freshness, taste, texture, or appearance.
The global food additives market is segmented by product type, application, and geography. Based on product type, the market is segmented into preservatives, bulk sweeteners, sugar substitutes, emulsifiers, anti-caking agents, enzymes, hydrocolloids, food flavors and enhancers, food colorants, and acidulants. Based on application, the market is segmented into bakery and confectionery, dairy and desserts, beverages, meat and meat products, soups, sauces, dressings, and other applications. Furthermore, the market is segmented by geography into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa. The market sizing has been done in value terms in USD for all the abovementioned segments.
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Food Additives Market Research FAQs
How big is the Food Additives Market?
The Food Additives Market size is expected to reach USD 135.78 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 3.54% to reach USD 166.83 billion by 2029.
What is the current Food Additives Market size?
In 2024, the Food Additives Market size is expected to reach USD 135.78 billion.
Who are the key players in Food Additives Market?
Cargill, Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, International Flavors and Fragrances Inc, Kerry Group and Givaudan SA are the major companies operating in the Food Additives Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Food Additives Market?
Middle East and Africa is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Food Additives Market?
In 2024, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Food Additives Market.
What years does this Food Additives Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Food Additives Market size was estimated at USD 130.97 billion. The report covers the Food Additives Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Food Additives Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Food Additives Industry Report
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