The global food grade carrageenan market is set to witness growth at a CAGR of 7.1% and is anticipated to reach a valuation of around US$ 2.3 Billion by 2032.
Hydrocolloids perform a number of functions in food, including gelling, thickening, emulsifying, coating, and stability. Hydrocolloids are found in a wide variety of foods, from dairy to sweets.
Carrageenan is a hydrocolloid that is widely used in the food and beverage sectors. It is a flexible ingredient that has different effects in milk and water. It is a thickening and gelling hydrocolloid commonly used in the beverage industry. It can also interact with and stabilise dairy protein.
As the market for processed meals grows, food manufacturers are looking for additives that will improve the quality of their goods, such as mouthfeel. Customers will not accept bad-tasting manufactured foods, thus food manufacturers are looking for additives that will improve the quality of their dishes, such as texture. Carrageenan’s adaptability and beneficial characteristics are expected to drive market demand.
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“Growing applications of food grade carrageenan such as iota carrageenan in the pharmaceutical sector will drive growth. In addition to this, increasing sales of processed food products across emerging economies will augment the demand for food grade carrageenan over the forecast period,” says an FMI analyst.
Key Takeaway:
- The global food grade carrageenan market is expected to reach a valuation of around US$ 1.2 Bn in 2022.
- In terms of product type, iota food grade carrageenan segment is anticipated to account for a dominant share of the market over the forecast period.
- Applications of food grade carrageenan in the food processing industry will remain high.
- The U.S. will continue dominating the North America food grade carrageenan market through 2032 owing to surging applications in the pharmaceutical sector.
- The Europe food grade carrageenan market is expected to witness a lucrative growth rate of 6.9% during the forecast period.
- East Asia is expected to emerge as a prominent market for food grade carrageenan market over the forecast period.
Competitive Landscape
Due to their extensive geographical presence, prominent carrageenan manufacturers such as DuPont and Cargill have a global reach with many manufacturing sites and sales offices scattered across the major continents. Furthermore, market players are focusing on forming relationships with small businesses that have a strong presence in local marketplaces. For instance:
- Biesterfeld and CP Kelco announced the expansion of their collaboration in the food and nutrition sector across Europe in August 2020. Biesterfeld made this strategic move to distribute the former’s carrageenan goods in European countries as part of this partnership
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Food Grade Carrageenan Market by Category
By Product Type:
- Iota
- Kappa
- Lambda
By Function:
- Gelling Agent
- Thickening Agent
- Stabilizer
- Other Functions
By Application:
- Pharmaceutical
- Beauty and Personal Care
- Food Processing
- Other Applications
By Region:
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle east and Africa
- East Asia
- South Asia
- Oceania
