Xanthan Gum Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Market Overview

The Global xanthan gum market is growing at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

In Covid-19, Many manufacturing was shut down, which resulted in delayed delivery. This impacted the hydrocolloids like Xanthan Gum. It has been one of the key ingredients in many food products. As the industry is shut, Xanthan witnessed low demand.

The market growth is attributed to its wide range of functions, including thickeners, stabilizers, fat replacers, coating material, gelling agents, fertilizer, detergent, adhesives, sealants, and others used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care products. Also, technological advancements of enhanced oil recovery (EORs) and hydraulic fracturing have resulted in increased availability of shale gas and tight oil, which ensures the growth of the xanthan gum market. In addition, favorable regulatory guidelines are fueling the market. For instance, the U.S. FDA recognized using xanthan gum for direct human consumption as safe under the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 21, allowing use in food & beverage and pharmaceutical products.

However, the health hazards that arise from its consumption, such as swelling of the intestine and slow absorption of sugar, are restraining the market. Also, the availability of substitute products such as guar gum and cassia gum is a significant challenge for the xanthan gum market.

Scope of the Report

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates by a gram-negative bacterium (Xanthomonas campestris). It is a thickening and suspending agent used especially in pharmaceuticals and prepared foods. The global xanthan gum market has been segmented by application, Food and Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Personal care, and Cosmetics. By Function, the market is segmented into Thickening Agent, Stabilizing Agent, Suspending Agent, and Glutin Replacer. Geography segmentation includes North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The report offers market size and forecasts in value (USD million) for the above segments.

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Key Market Trends

Increased Consumption of Gluten-free Products

Xanthan gum is a common food additive used as a substitute for gluten, the protein that gives wheat flour its structure. It is generally used with non-gluten-containing flour to make gluten-free products with good structure and texture. This demand is due to the growing awareness of the health issues resulting from gluten consumption, such as celiac disease, and the regulatory guidelines from the FDA and USDA to limit gluten content in food products. A survey was carried out by the Mayo Clinic, which showed the three groups of people opting for a gluten-free diet. The first is the one with diagnosed celiac disease, the second with undiagnosed celiac disease, and the third group consists of the people without celiac disease who are avoiding gluten. Many consumers avoid glutin for weight loss and other health benefits.

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