Flavor Enhancer Industry Overview

Study Period: | 2018 - 2028 |
Fastest Growing Market: | Asia Pacific |
Largest Market: | Asia Pacific |
CAGR: | 4.5 % |
Major Players![]() *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Flavor Enhancer Market Analysis
The flavour enhancer market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period (2020 - 2025).
- Flavour enhancers are mostly added to seasonings, noodles, and soups, to enhance taste and increase hunger.
- The increasing popularity of Asian cuisines across the world is another primary reason for driving the market. Recently, many companies have launched natural flavour enhancers to meet the rising demand for clean labels.
- However, there are some adverse health effects of consuming MSG beyond the recommended limit, which is a major constraint for the market. MSG is recognized as the ‘Chinese restaurant syndrome’ in the United States, due to its ill-effects on health. This has restricted market growth in matured regions, such as the United States and Europe.
Flavor Enhancer Industry Segments
The flavour enhancer market is segmented by application into soups and noodles, savory snacks, seasoning and condiments and others and by geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle-East and Africa regions.
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Flavor Enhancer Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Flavor Enhancer Market according to our research experts:
Noodles Drive the Market Share
With the growing demand for convenience food and hectic lifestyle, the consumption of noodles is increasing at a faster pace. A mix of glutamates and nucleotides is used in the noodles for flavour enhancement. The key players, such as DSM, are providing a range of food enhancers under its brand Multirome for its application in noodles. The growing trend of Asian cuisine, especially Chinese also cater to the market studied, for the umami flavour provided by monosodium glutamate in noodles is highly consumed in the global market. However, the stringent regulations in Europe and North America restrict its usage in noodles and other food products, owing to some health constraints.

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Asia-Pacific is the Fastest Growing Market
In Asia-Pacific, countries such as China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and others are widely using flavour enhancers in varied food applications for these flavours have health benefits and are low in sodium, making them widely accepted by the consumers of the region. The use of MSG in noodles is the highest in China. Hot pot condiments and Chinese-style compound condiments are the compound condiments most preferred by the Asia-Pacific customers. Hot pot soup flavouring market accounts for the major share in the condiments market.

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Flavor Enhancer Market Competitor Analysis
The flavor enhancer market is competitive due to the presence of various international, regional, and local players in the market. Merger and acquisition remained the most-adopted strategy in the market studied. The acquisition offered potential opportunities, such as vertical integration, access to new ingredients, and increased manufacturing capabilities with additional cost savings. Product launch and joint ventures are the other strategies widely adopted by the key players.
Flavor Enhancer Market Top Players
Givaudan
Ajinomoto Group
Kerry Inc.
Firmenich SA
DSM
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Flavor Enhancer Market Report - Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Study Deliverables
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1.2 Study Assumptions
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1.3 Scope of the Study
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2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3.1 Market Overview
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4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Market Drivers
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4.2 Market Restraints
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4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
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4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
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4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
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4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
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4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
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4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
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5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 By Application
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5.1.1 Soups and Noodles
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5.1.2 Savory Snacks
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5.1.3 Seasoning and Condiments
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5.1.4 Other Applications
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5.2 By Geography
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5.2.1 North America
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5.2.1.1 United States
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5.2.1.2 Canada
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5.2.1.3 Mexico
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5.2.1.4 Rest of North America
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5.2.2 Europe
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5.2.2.1 Spain
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5.2.2.2 United Kingdom
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5.2.2.3 Germany
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5.2.2.4 France
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5.2.2.5 Italy
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5.2.2.6 Russia
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5.2.2.7 Rest of Europe
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5.2.3 Asia-Pacific
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5.2.3.1 China
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5.2.3.2 Japan
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5.2.3.3 India
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5.2.3.4 Australia
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5.2.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
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5.2.4 South America
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5.2.4.1 Brazil
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5.2.4.2 Argentina
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5.2.4.3 Rest of South America
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5.2.5 Middle-East and Africa
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5.2.5.1 South Africa
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5.2.5.2 Saudi Arabia
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5.2.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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6.1 Most Active Companies
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6.2 Most Adopted Strategies
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6.3 Market Share Analysis
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6.4 Company Profiles
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6.4.1 Givaudan
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6.4.2 Ajinomoto Group
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6.4.3 Kerry Inc.
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6.4.4 Firmenich SA
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6.4.5 DSM
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6.4.6 Bell Flavors & Fragrances
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6.4.7 Sensient Technologies Corporation
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6.4.8 Archer Daniels Midland Company
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7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
Flavor Enhancer Market Research FAQs
What is the study period of this market?
The Flavor Enhancer Market is studied from 2018 - 2028.
What is the growth rate of Flavor Enhancer Market?
The Flavor Enhancer Market is growing at a CAGR of 4.5% over the next 5 years.
Which region has highest growth rate in Flavor Enhancer Market?
Asia Pacific is growing at the highest CAGR over 2018 - 2028.
Which region has largest share in Flavor Enhancer Market?
Asia Pacific holds highest share in 2021.
Who are the key players in Flavor Enhancer Market?
Givaudan, Ajinomoto Group, Kerry Inc., Firmenich SA, DSM are the major companies operating in Flavor Enhancer Market.
Flavor Enhancer Industry Reports
In-depth industry statistics and market share insights of the Flavor Enhancer sector for 2020, 2021, and 2022. The Flavor Enhancer research report provides a comprehensive outlook of the market size and an industry growth forecast for 2023 to 2028. Available to download is a free sample file of the Flavor Enhancer report PDF.