The global gelling agent market is expected to reach a valuation of USD 4.9 Billion by the end of 2022, accelerating at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2022 to 2032. As per the report, the global market is projected to reach USD 8.2 Billion in 2032.
| Attributes | Key Statistics |
|---|---|
| Gelling Agent Market Estimated Size (2022E) | USD 4.9 Billion |
| Projected Market Valuation (2032F) | USD 8.2 Billion |
| Value-based CAGR (2022 to 2032) | 4.9% |
| Collective Value Share: Top 3 Countries (2022E) | 37.6% |
Gelling agents are a type of food ingredient that aids in the texture preservation of foods. These provide various food products with a gel-like texture. Gelling agents are FDA-approved food additives that are used by numerous food manufacturers to provide stability, viscosity, structure, and other properties like color preservation.
Many food additives have been produced in recent years which help to meet the surging need for food production. Food additives are considered to be an important component of processed foods since they are used to assure food safety and quality.
Food additives are used to meet a specific technological need, improve the stability of foods, or protect the nutritional integrity of foods. These additives can be extracted from a variety of sources, including animals, minerals, and plants.
In addition, there are a wide range of synthetic food additives available in the market. Thickening agents, emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives, gelling agents, and coating agents are some of the commonly used food additives across the globe.
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Rising demand for bakery items, confectionery products, and drinks is propelling the global gelling agents market. As manufacturers have become more aware of gelling agents in North America than in any other region, it is predicted to lead the market. A similar growth pattern can be witnessed if the same level of awareness is created in other regions across the globe.
The global gelling agent market exhibited a CAGR of 4.6% between 2017 and 2021 on the back of entry of various companies and product innovations by them.
Pectin is utilized as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent in a wide range of fruit products, including marmalades, fruit-based yogurts & desserts, and baked goods. It is also utilized in sweets like jams and jellies to give them a gel-like structure.
Pectin provides several advantages, including the ability to cut cooking time, improve texture and color, and extend a product’s shelf life. It is also utilized in wound healing and specialist medical adhesives in the pharmaceutical sector.
Pectin is considered to play an important role in the food industry globally. Use of mineral acid to achieve regulated acidity allows industrial pectin products to be derived from natural plant-based source materials at a low pH level.
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Nowadays, consumers are looking for nuanced claims that communicate specific attributes related to health and wellness, ethics, and the environment. They want their food to have an increasingly wide range of health benefits. Consumers will pay more for those food items that deliver the benefits they claim to provide.
Thus, infusing food items with natural gelling agents may offer several potential health benefits. Pectin can lower cholesterol, improve gut health, and help to control blood sugar levels. It also helps to prevent gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases by promoting growth of beneficial bacteria, while inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria.
Effects of natural gelling agents on gut microbiota can support the maintenance of a healthy weight. Thus, potential health benefits associated with the consumption of gelling agents are expected to drive the market.
Sports Drinks Manufacturers to Utilize Gelatin Gelling Agents
In North America, the U.S. is anticipated to generate the largest gelling agent market share during the assessment period. Increasing need to adopt a healthier lifestyle among consumers is projected to surge the consumption of food items with potential health benefits.
According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), about 68 percent of adults in the U.S. use nutritional supplements and sports drinks. Sports drinks, functional meals, and nutritional supplements are trusted by 83 percent of adults in the U.S. for their consistency, efficacy, and safety. This is further predicted to help enhance the U.S. gelling agent market over the forecast period.
Natural Gel Agents to Gain Impetus in the U.K.
In the U.K., increasing consumer preference for plant-based diets is projected to boost the market. Growing importance of additives in the food and beverage industry is also projected to positively impact the market in the country. Surging need for natural ingredients and additives in the food industry is projected to augur well for the U.K. market.
Furthermore, the country's growing vegan population is expected to drive demand for gelling agents in the forecast period. Rising application areas of hydrocolloids such as managing the thickening and gelling capabilities of watery foods, as well as natural properties of hydrocolloids, are driving market expansion.
Companies to Adopt Gelling Agent for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Key players in the global gelling agent market are benefiting from rising demand for personal care products in emerging countries of Asia Pacific, especially India. Demand for natural personal care products and cosmetics is expected to propel sales of natural oil gelling agents used in these products.
Over the assessment period, sales of personal care products and ingredients are expected to increase significantly in countries such as India, China, and Japan. In addition to focusing on organic development, food and beverage companies are employing various go-to-market strategies in India, including collaborations, M&A, alliances, and divestitures.
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Increasing Adoption to Produce Confectionary Products Will Boost Growth
Natural gelling agents are used in a wide range of fruit-based products, including marmalades, yogurts, desserts, and baked goods as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent. These are also used to give jams and jellies a gel-like texture in the confectionery industry.
Reduced cooking time, enhanced texture and color, and increased shelf life are a few benefits of using natural gelling agents in food products. In the pharmaceutical industry, these are used in open wound care and specialty medical adhesives.
Launch of New Food Ingredients like Gellan Gums to Push Growth
Gellan gum is extensively utilized in dairy products, protein-enriched drinks, and other beverages as a substitute for different hydrocolloids such as carrageenan gum. In protein-fortified beverages such as nut milk, gellan gum allows for homogeneous dispersion and suspension of insoluble particles.
Gellan gum producers are boosting their manufacturing capacities to cater to the rising demand from end-use industries. Various international events are also being held to promote the use of gellan gum. Key players are striving to expand their consumer bases by launching innovative products.
Cargill Incorporated, Tate & Lyle, Archer Daniels Midland Company, E. I. DuPont De Nemours, Ingredion Incorporated, Naturex, Nexira, Kerry Group, Agro Gums, CP Kelco, Riken Vitamin, Fuerst Day Lawso, Taiyo International, Avebe, and Palsgaard among others are some of the key players in the global gelling agent market. These key players are focusing on launching new products and establishing premium brands to strengthen their positions.
For instance,
In 2021, CP Kelco, a global pioneer in nature-based products, announced the introduction of GENU Pectin YM-SAL 200. It is an improved stabilizing solution for long-shelf-life buttermilk with a saltier flavor that consumers desire.
In 2021, Cargill declared that it is planning to develop a new pectin production facility in Brazil by investing USD 150 Million. The company aims to fulfill high demand for the label-friendly texturizing component across the globe with this facility.
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| Estimated Market Size (2022) | USD 4.9 Billion |
| Projected Market Valuation (2032) | USD 8.2 Billion |
| Value-based CAGR (2022 to 2032) | 4.9% |
| Forecast Period | 2022 to 2032 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2017 to 2021 |
| Market Analysis | Value (USD Billion) and Volume (MT) |
| Key Regions Covered | North America; Latin America; Europe; East Asia; South Asia; Oceania; and the Middle East & Africa |
| Key Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Nordic, Russia, Poland, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, GCC countries, North Africa, and South Africa. |
| Key Segments Covered | Nature, Product Type, Function, and Region |
| Key Companies Profiled | Cargill Incorporated; Tate & Lyle; Archer Daniels Midland Company; E. I. DuPont De Nemours; Ingredion Incorporated; Naturex; Nexira; Kerry Group; Agro Gums; CP Kelco; Riken Vitamin; Fuerst Day Lawso; Taiyo International; Avebe; Palsgaard; Others (on additional request) |
| Report Coverage | Market forecast, company share analysis, competition intelligence, DROT analysis, market dynamics and challenges, and strategic growth initiatives |
The global gelling agent market will reach nearly USD 4.9 Billion by 2022.
The gelling agent market is anticipated to reach a valuation of USD 8.2 Billion by 2032.
The gelling agent market is expected to register a 5.3% CAGR between 2022 and 2032.
North America is anticipated to drive the demand for gelling agents from 2022 to 2032.
Cargill Incorporated, Tate & Lyle, Archer Daniels Midland Company, E. I. DuPont De Nemours, Ingredion Incorporated, Naturex, and Nexira are a few key players operating in the gelling agent market.
1. Executive Summary 2. Market Overview 3. Market Background 4. Global Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast, 2022 to 2032 5. Global Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Nature 5.1. Natural Gelling Agents 5.2. Artificial Gelling Agents 6. Global Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Product Type 6.1. Agar to agar 6.2. Gellan Gum 6.3. Curdlan 6.4. Xanthan Gum 6.5. Karaya Gum 6.6. Gelatin 6.7. Pectin 6.8. Guar Gum 6.9. Gum Arabic 7. Global Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Function 7.1. Stabilizer 7.2. Thickener 7.3. Texturizer 7.4. Emulsifier 8. Global Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Region 8.1. North America 8.2. Latin America 8.3. Europe 8.4. East Asia 8.5. South Asia 8.6. Oceania 8.7. MEA 9. North America Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 10. Latin America Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 11. Europe Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 12. East Asia Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 13. South Asia Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 14. Oceania Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 15. MEA Gelling Agent Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 16. Key Countries Gelling Agent Market Analysis 17. Market Structure Analysis 18. Competition Analysis 18.1. Cargill Incorporated 18.2. Tate & Lyle 18.3. Archer Daniels Midland Company 18.4. E. I. DuPont De Nemours 18.5. Ingredion Incorporated 18.6. Naturex 18.7. Nexira 18.8. Kerry Group 18.9. Agro Gums 18.10. CP Kelco 18.11. Riken Vitamin 18.12. Fuerst Day Lawso 18.13. Taiyo International 18.14. Avebe 18.15. Palsgaard 18.16. Other (on additional request) 19. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 20. Research Methodology
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