Product Code: GVR-2-68038-022-4
Food Thickeners Market Growth & Trends:
The global food thickeners market size is expected to be valued at USD 25.85 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. This growth in the market can be majorly ascribed to its end-use applicability in bakery, confectionery, ready to eat products, and beverages.
The shifting consumption trend toward fiber-based foods in developed countries such as U.S. and Germany on account of increasing awareness regarding nutritional enrichment is expected to fuel the demand for baked products, thereby, augmenting the demand for thickening agents in bakery industry over the forecast period.
Rising demand for frozen baked goods on account of new product launches by Grupo Bimbo and Kellogg Company in U.S. and Canada is expected to have a positive impact on market growth. The mentioned trends in U.S. and Canada are expected to promote the production of baked goods, which, in turn, is anticipated to promote the use of thickening agents such as starch, protein, and hydrocolloids over the forecast period.
Packaged food industry has witnessed significant growth in the recent past on account of the changing eating habits of consumers. Long working hours, increasing young working population, and quick access to packed food available in a broad range of cuisines are the factors contributing to the changing consumer lifestyles.
Expanding aging population in major western economies including U.S., U.K., and Germany coupled with the agenda of adopting individual ownership of self-health and wellness is expected to increase the demand for healthy and plant-based products to eat. Rising consumer awareness about the association of exercise, health, and healthy diet across genders and generations is anticipated to have a positive impact on market growth.
The challenges which may hamper the industry are the alternatives used for thickening food products. Other products that are used as thickening agents include butter and pureed vegetables. Butter is used as a thickening agent for stock-based sauces and wine. Similarly, pureed vegetables, such as tomato paste and onion paste, help thicken sauces and soups.
Food Thickeners Market Report Highlights:
- The hydrocolloids segment dominated the food thickeners industry with the largest revenue share of 40.8% in 2024, with increasing consumer preference for natural and clean-label ingredients, as hydrocolloids are derived from natural sources such as plants and seaweed.
- The plant segment dominated the food thickeners industry with the largest revenue share in 2024, driven by increasing consumer preference for natural and plant-based ingredients
- The beverages segment dominated the food thickeners market with the largest revenue share in 2024 due to the increasing demand for textured and flavorful drink options.
- Asia Pacific food thickeners market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period due to rapid urbanization and rising disposable incomes in the region.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Food Thickeners Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Profit Margin Analysis (Industry-level)
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.4. Market Challenges
- 3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis
- 4.1. Demographic Analysis
- 4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
- 4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
- 4.4. Consumer Product Adoption
- 4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. Food Thickeners Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Food Thickeners Market, By Type: Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Protein
- 5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.2. Starch
- 5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3. Hydrocolloids
- 5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3.2. Gelatin
- 5.3.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3.3. Xanthan Gum
- 5.3.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3.4. Agar
- 5.3.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3.5. Pectin
- 5.3.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3.6. Others
- 5.3.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Food Thickeners Market: Source Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Food Thickeners Market, By Source: Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Nature Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. Animal
- 6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Plant
- 6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Microbial
- 6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Food Thickeners Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Food Thickeners Market, By Application: Key Takeaways
- 7.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1. Bakery
- 7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Confectionery
- 7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Sauces & Dips
- 7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Beverages
- 7.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. Convenience & Processed Food
- 7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.6. Others
- 7.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Food Thickeners Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. Food Thickeners Market: Regional Outlook
- 8.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
- 8.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.1. North America
- 8.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.1.2. U.S.
- 8.3.1.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.1.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.1.3. Canada
- 8.3.1.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.1.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.1.4. Mexico
- 8.3.1.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.1.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2. Europe
- 8.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2.2. UK
- 8.3.2.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.2.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2.3. Germany
- 8.3.2.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.2.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2.4. France
- 8.3.2.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2.5. Italy
- 8.3.2.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2.6. Spain
- 8.3.2.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3. Asia Pacific
- 8.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3.2. China
- 8.3.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.3.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3.3. India
- 8.3.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3.4. Japan
- 8.3.3.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3.5. Australia
- 8.3.3.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4. Latin America
- 8.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4.2. Brazil
- 8.3.4.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.4.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4.3. Argentina
- 8.3.4.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.4.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5. Middle East & Africa
- 8.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5.2. South Africa
- 8.3.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.5.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5.3. UAE
- 8.3.5.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.3.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Food Thickeners Market: Competitive Analysis
- 9.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
- 9.2. Company Categorization
- 9.3. Participant's Overview
- 9.4. Financial Performance
- 9.5. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
- 9.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 9.8. Strategy Mapping
- 9.9. Company Profiles
- 9.9.1. Cargill, Incorporated
- 9.9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.1.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.2. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
- 9.9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.2.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.3. DuPont De Nemours, Inc.
- 9.9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.4. Tate & Lyle PLC
- 9.9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.4.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.5. CP Kelco
- 9.9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.5.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.6. Kerry Group plc.
- 9.9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.6.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.7. Ingredion Incorporated
- 9.9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.7.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.8. Ashland
- 9.9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.8.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.9. FDL Limited
- 9.9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.9.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.10. Naturex S.A.
- 9.9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.10.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.11. Medline Industries, LP
- 9.9.11.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.11.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.11.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.12. Darling Ingredients
- 9.9.12.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.12.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.12.3. Product Portfolios
- 9.9.12.4. Strategic Initiatives