Global Gelling Agents Market By Type (Natural Gelling Agents, Artificial Gelling Agents), Nature (Organic, Conventional), Application (Food and Beverage, Cosmetics and Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Other Applications), Function (Stabilizer, Thickener, Texturizer, Emulsifier) Product Type (Agar-Agar, Gellan Gum, Curdlan, Xanthan Gum, Karaya Gum, Gelatin, Pectin, Guar Gum, Gum Arabic) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029
Market Analysis and Size
Food additives are justified in a food product when they are used to meet a specific need, improve the food's stability, or protect the food's nutritional integrity. Food additives can be derived from a wide range of sources, including animals, minerals, and plants. Furthermore, the market contains a wide range of synthetic food additives.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the gelling agents market was valued at USD 5817.21 million in 2021 and is expected to reach the value of USD 9271.75 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period of 2022-2029.
Market Definition
Gelling agents are the type of gel-forming agents that form a weakly cohesive internal structure when dissolved in a liquid phase as a colloidal mixture. They are a type of food additive that aids in the preservation of food texture. Aliginate, agar, carrageenan, carboxymethy cellulose, guar gum, sodium pectate, gum tragacanth, and numerous other gelling agents were tested for synthetic seed production. They are inorganic organic hydrophilic or hydrocolloid substances.
Report scope and market Segmentation
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2022 to 2029
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Base Year
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2021
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Historic Years
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2020 (Customizable to 2014 - 2019)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Million, Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD
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Segments Covered
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Category (Conventional, Organic), Type (Almonds, Brazil Gelling Agents, Cashews, ChestGelling Agents, Hazel Gelling Agents, Hickory Gelling Agents, Macadamia Gelling Agents, Pecans, Pine Gelling Agents, Pistachios, WalGelling Agents, PeaGelling Agents and Others), Coating Type (Coated, Uncoated), Form (Whole, Diced/Cut, Roasted, Granular), End User (Household/Retail, Food Service Sector, Café, Catering, Others), Distribution Channel (Store Based Retailers, Non-Store Retailers)
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Countries Covered
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U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America
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Market Players Covered
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Agrana Beteiligungs-AG (Austria), ADM (US), AVEBE (Netherland), Cargill Incorporated (US), Global Sweeteners Holdings Ltd (Hong Kong), Grain Processing Corporation (US), Gulshan Polyols Ltd. (India), Feitian (China), Ingredion (US), Luzhou.com AG (China), Matsutani Chemical industry Co,. Ltd. (Japan), Qinhuangdao Lihua Starch Co Ltd (China), Roquette Frères (France), Shandong Xiwang Sugar Industry Co., Ltd (China), Shijiazhuang Huachen Starch Sugar Production Co., Ltd (China), Tate & Lyle (UK), Tereos (France), Zhucheng Dongxiao Biotechnology Co. Ltd.(China), Zhucheng Xingmao Corn Developing Co., Ltd. (China)
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Gelling Agents Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Rising demand for natural ingredients by the growing health conscious population
There has been a significant increase in the number of health-conscious consumers who prefer products made from natural ingredients such as pectin, xanthan gum, and gelling agents over the last half-decade. These natural and biodegradable extracted components are free of chemical reactions, giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Furthermore, natural gelling agents have a wide range of applications, including food and beverage and personal care. Gelatin, for example, is a natural ingredient with healthy properties that is widely used in personal care products such as moisturizers, creams, shampoos, and lotions.
- Rising demand from the cosmetic and personal care industries
Several research studies have identified gelling agents as an important substance for treating bone and joint problems such as osteoarthritis. Furthermore, the widespread use of gelling agents in skin and hair care products has increased its consumption in the personal care industry. Furthermore, the packaged food trend is prominent today, particularly in high-growth regions of Asia Pacific. As gelling agents has a wide range of applications in the production of food and beverage products, its demand is expected to skyrocket over the forecast period.
Opportunity
Rise in favourable rules and regulatory scenario is the major driver escalating market growth; also, increase in population, increase in disposable income and rise in demand for plant by products are the major factors driving the gelling agents market growth, among others. Furthermore, an increase in market research and development activities, as well as technological advancements and modernization in production techniques, will create new opportunities for gelling agents’ market manufacturers during the forecast period.
Restraints
However, some gelling agents lack antimicrobial properties, necessitating testing for compatibility with other ingredients in the formulation, and rising government regulations regarding food safety are among the major factors acting as restraints, while an increase in the number of substitutes will further challenge the gelling agents market during the forecast period.
This gelling agents market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the gelling agents market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
COVID-19 Impact on Gelling Agents Market
As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, which has affected the entire gelling agents industry, several businesses have closed or reduced their operating hours. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the supply chain, with businesses reporting significant delays in obtaining raw materials. As a result, inventory management has become especially difficult for producers. Lockdown restrictions, combined with a labour shortage, resulted in a decrease in output and sales of gelling agents.
Recent Development
- CP Kelco announced the launch of GENU Pectin, a natural ingredient-based solution to extend the shelf life of butter milk, in October 2021. With this product launch, the company hopes to expand its natural gelling agents business in India's high-growth market.
- Cargill announced the release of kappa carrageenan, a substance used to improve the texture of gelling formulations, in October 2021. With this launch, the company hopes to expand its eco-friendly product portfolio while keeping current consumer preferences in mind.
Global Gelling Agents Market Scope
The gelling agents market is segmented on the basis of type, nature, application, and function and product type. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Nature
- Conventional
- Organic
Type
- Natural Gelling Agents
- Artificial Gelling Agents
Function
- Stabilizer
- Thickener
- Texturizer
- Emulsifier
Form
- Whole
- Diced/Cut
- Roasted
- Granular
Application
- Food and Beverage
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Pharmaceuticals
- Other Applications
Product type
- Agar-Agar
- Gellan Gum
- Curdlan
- Xanthan Gum
- Karaya Gum
- Gelatin
- Pectin
- Guar Gum
- Gum Arabic
Gelling Agents Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The gelling agents market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, nature, application, and function and product type as referenced above.
The countries covered in the gelling agents market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.
North America dominates the gelling agents market due to changing consumer demographics in terms of lifestyle changes, rising product awareness by manufacturers, increased demand for fat reduction, changing food habits and eating practises of consumers, increasing awareness and consciousness among the population about healthy food and eating habits, and a growing confectionery market in the United States.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Gelling Agents Market Share Analysis
The gelling agents market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to gelling agents market.
Some of the major players operating in the gelling agents market are:
- Agrana Beteiligungs-AG (Austria)
- ADM (US)
- AVEBE (Netherlands)
- Cargill, Incorporated (US)
- Global Sweeteners Holdings Ltd (Hong Kong)
- Grain Processing Corporation (US)
- Gulshan Polyols Ltd. (India)
- Feitian (China)
- Ingredion (US)
- Luzhou.com AG (China)
- Matsutani Chemical industry Co, Ltd. (Japan)
- Qinhuangdao Lihua Starch Co Ltd (China)
- Roquette Frères (France)
- Shandong Xiwang Sugar Industry Co., Ltd (China)
- Shijiazhuang Huachen Starch Sugar Production Co., Ltd (China)
- Tate & Lyle (UK)
- Tereos (France)
- Zhucheng Dongxiao Biotechnology Co. Ltd. (China)
- Zhucheng Xingmao Corn Developing Co., Ltd. (China)
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