Food Thickening Agents Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

Food Thickening Agents Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)


The global food thickening agents market has experienced substantial growth during forecat period , culminating in a valuation of US$ 2.8 billion in 2024. A recent study by Fairfield Market Research indicates that the market is set to continue its upward trajectory, reaching a market size of US$ 3.8 billion by the end of 2031.

Key Trends Driving the Demand for Food Thickening Agents

1. Increasing Demand for Food Products with Good Taste and Mouth Feel

Food manufacturers are under pressure to innovate and create new food products while preserving their original taste and quality. Food thickening agents, with their ability to enhance viscosity without altering other properties, have become a preferred choice for food companies seeking to meet consumer expectations for taste and mouthfeel.
2. Rising Prevalence of Swallowing Difficulty among Aging Adults

Dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, has become more prevalent, especially among the aging population. Food thickening agents help slow down the transit of fluids and food, providing individuals with dysphagia more time to coordinate the swallowing process. Consequently, people with dysphagia increasingly prefer food products that incorporate these agents to modify the consistency of their meals.
3. Inclination towards Clean Label Ingredients

Consumer awareness regarding food ingredients has led to the rise of clean label products in the food industry. Consumers demand natural and simple ingredients in their food products. Food thickening agents, derived from plant and vegetable sources, align with this demand for products without artificial additives or ingredients.
4. Growing Demand for Food Thickening Agents in Infant Nutrition

The concerns related to dysphagia and gastroesophageal reflux disease have driven the use of food thickening agents in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) for infants. These agents increase the weight of food without altering its original texture, preventing food from regurgitating in the esophagus. This presents significant opportunities for food thickener manufacturers to cater to the growing demand in the baby feed market.

Challenges in the Adoption of Food Thickening Agents

Fluctuations in Food Thickening Agents Prices

Food thickening agents, primarily those derived from plants, are highly sought after due to the increasing demand for natural food products. However, these thickeners are subject to price fluctuations because of their seasonal harvest and low yields. Additionally, the R&D facilities required for processing these plants into thickeners are not easily accessible, further contributing to increased prices.

Competitive Landscape

The development of new products, production techniques, and strategic initiatives are expected to intensify competition in the global food thickening agents market, resulting in increased market share for key players.

Key Companies Profiled
• Cargill Inc.
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Gustav Heese GmbH
• Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH
• Krishi Oils Limited
• Natrol LLC.
• AOS Products Pvt. Ltd.
• Jajoo Brothers
• OPW Ingredients
• Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.
• Sanmark Corp.
• Sarika Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
• Alberdingk Boley GmbH
• Hangzhou Choisun Bio-tech Co. Ltd.
• ECO Overseas
• A.G. Industries
• Vandeputte Group
• Bartoline Ltd.
• Grupo Plimon
• Merck KGaA

Food Thickening Agents Industry Research Segmentation

By Source:
• Plant
Guar Gum
Gum Arabic
Locust Bean Gum
Pectin
Starches
Others
• Seaweed
Carrageenan
Agar
Alginate
• Microbial
Gellan Gum
Curdlan
Xanthum Gum
• Animal (Gelatin)
• Synthetic
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC)
Methyl Cellulose

By Application:
• Bakery and Confectionery
• Meat & Poultry
• Sauces & Dressings
• Beverages
• Dairy products
• Others

By Region:
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• South Asia & Pacific
• East Asia
• Middle East & Africa

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1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Food Thickening Agents Market Snapshot
1.2. Future Projections
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Regional Snapshot, by Value, 2023
1.5. Analyst Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.3. Market Opportunities
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Supply
2.5.2. Demand
2.6. Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
2.7. Economic Overview
2.7.1. World Economic Projections
2.8. PESTLE Analysis
3. Global Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
3.1. Global Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
3.1.1. Key Highlights
3.1.1.1. Plant
3.1.1.1.1. Guar Gum
3.1.1.1.2. Gum Arabic
3.1.1.1.3. Locust Bean Gum
3.1.1.1.4. Pectin
3.1.1.1.5. Starches
3.1.1.1.6. Others
3.1.1.2. Seaweed
3.1.1.2.1. Carrageenan
3.1.1.2.2. Agar
3.1.1.2.3. Alginate
3.1.1.2.4. Microbial
3.1.1.2.5. Gellan Gum
3.1.1.2.6. Curdlan
3.1.1.2.7. Xanthum Gum
3.1.1.2.8. Animal (Gelatin)
3.1.1.3. Synthetic
3.1.1.3.1. Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC)
3.1.1.3.2. Methyl Cellulose
3.2. Global Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
3.2.1. Key Highlights
3.2.1.1. Bakery and Confectionery
3.2.1.2. Meat & Poultry
3.2.1.3. Sauces & Dressings
3.2.1.4. Beverages
3.2.1.5. Dairy products
3.2.1.6. Others
3.3. Global Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Region, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
3.3.1. Key Highlights
3.3.1.1. North America
3.3.1.2. Europe
3.3.1.3. Asia Pacific
3.3.1.4. Latin America
3.3.1.5. Middle East & Africa
4. North America Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
4.1. North America Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.1.1. Key Highlights
4.1.1.1. Plant
4.1.1.1.1. Guar Gum
4.1.1.1.2. Gum Arabic
4.1.1.1.3. Locust Bean Gum
4.1.1.1.4. Pectin
4.1.1.1.5. Starches
4.1.1.1.6. Others
4.1.1.2. Seaweed
4.1.1.2.1. Carrageenan
4.1.1.2.2. Agar
4.1.1.2.3. Alginate
4.1.1.2.4. Microbial
4.1.1.2.5. Gellan Gum
4.1.1.2.6. Curdlan
4.1.1.2.7. Xanthum Gum
4.1.1.2.8. Animal (Gelatin)
4.1.1.3. Synthetic
4.1.1.3.1. Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC)
4.1.1.3.2. Methyl Cellulose
4.2. North America Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.2.1. Key Highlights
4.2.1.1. Bakery and Confectionery
4.2.1.2. Meat & Poultry
4.2.1.3. Sauces & Dressings
4.2.1.4. Beverages
4.2.1.5. Dairy products
4.2.1.6. Others
4.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
4.3. North America Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1. Key Highlights
4.3.1.1. U.S. Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1.2. U.S. Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1.3. Canada Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1.4. Canada Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5. Europe Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
5.1. Europe Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.1.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1.1. Plant
5.1.1.1.1. Guar Gum
5.1.1.1.2. Gum Arabic
5.1.1.1.3. Locust Bean Gum
5.1.1.1.4. Pectin
5.1.1.1.5. Starches
5.1.1.1.6. Others
5.1.1.2. Seaweed
5.1.1.2.1. Carrageenan
5.1.1.2.2. Agar
5.1.1.2.3. Alginate
5.1.1.2.4. Microbial
5.1.1.2.5. Gellan Gum
5.1.1.2.6. Curdlan
5.1.1.2.7. Xanthum Gum
5.1.1.2.8. Animal (Gelatin)
5.1.1.3. Synthetic
5.1.1.3.1. Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC)
5.1.1.3.2. Methyl Cellulose
5.2. Europe Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.2.1. Key Highlights
5.2.1.1. Bakery and Confectionery
5.2.1.2. Meat & Poultry
5.2.1.3. Sauces & Dressings
5.2.1.4. Beverages
5.2.1.5. Dairy products
5.2.1.6. Others
5.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5.3. Europe Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1. Key Highlights
5.3.1.1. Germany Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.2. Germany Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.3. U.K. Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.4. U.K. Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.5. France Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.6. France Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.7. Italy Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.8. Italy Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.9. Turkey Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.10. Turkey Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.11. Russia Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.12. Russia Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.13. Rest of Europe Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.14. Rest of Europe Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6. Asia Pacific Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
6.1. Asia Pacific Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.1.1. Key Highlights
6.1.1.1. Plant
6.1.1.1.1. Guar Gum
6.1.1.1.2. Gum Arabic
6.1.1.1.3. Locust Bean Gum
6.1.1.1.4. Pectin
6.1.1.1.5. Starches
6.1.1.1.6. Others
6.1.1.2. Seaweed
6.1.1.2.1. Carrageenan
6.1.1.2.2. Agar
6.1.1.2.3. Alginate
6.1.1.2.4. Microbial
6.1.1.2.5. Gellan Gum
6.1.1.2.6. Curdlan
6.1.1.2.7. Xanthum Gum
6.1.1.2.8. Animal (Gelatin)
6.1.1.3. Synthetic
6.1.1.3.1. Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC)
6.1.1.3.2. Methyl Cellulose
6.2. Asia Pacific Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.2.1. Key Highlights
6.2.1.1. Bakery and Confectionery
6.2.1.2. Meat & Poultry
6.2.1.3. Sauces & Dressings
6.2.1.4. Beverages
6.2.1.5. Dairy products
6.2.1.6. Others
6.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6.3. Asia Pacific Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1. Key Highlights
6.3.1.1. China Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.2. China Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.3. Japan Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.4. Japan Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.5. South Korea Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.6. South Korea Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.7. India Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.8. India Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.9. Southeast Asia Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.10. Southeast Asia Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.11. Rest of Asia Pacific Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.12. Rest of Asia Pacific Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7. Latin America Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
7.1. Latin America Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.1.1. Key Highlights
7.1.1.1. Plant
7.1.1.1.1. Guar Gum
7.1.1.1.2. Gum Arabic
7.1.1.1.3. Locust Bean Gum
7.1.1.1.4. Pectin
7.1.1.1.5. Starches
7.1.1.1.6. Others
7.1.1.2. Seaweed
7.1.1.2.1. Carrageenan
7.1.1.2.2. Agar
7.1.1.2.3. Alginate
7.1.1.2.4. Microbial
7.1.1.2.5. Gellan Gum
7.1.1.2.6. Curdlan
7.1.1.2.7. Xanthum Gum
7.1.1.2.8. Animal (Gelatin)
7.1.1.3. Synthetic
7.1.1.3.1. Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC)
7.1.1.3.2. Methyl Cellulose
7.2. Latin America Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.2.1. Key Highlights
7.2.1.1. Bakery and Confectionery
7.2.1.2. Meat & Poultry
7.2.1.3. Sauces & Dressings
7.2.1.4. Beverages
7.2.1.5. Dairy products
7.2.1.6. Others
7.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7.3. Latin America Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1. Key Highlights
7.3.1.1. Brazil Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.2. Brazil Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.3. Mexico Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.4. Mexico Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.5. Argentina Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.6. Argentina Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.7. Rest of Latin America Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.8. Rest of Latin America Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8. Middle East & Africa Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
8.1. Middle East & Africa Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.1.1. Key Highlights
8.1.1.1. Plant
8.1.1.1.1. Guar Gum
8.1.1.1.2. Gum Arabic
8.1.1.1.3. Locust Bean Gum
8.1.1.1.4. Pectin
8.1.1.1.5. Starches
8.1.1.1.6. Others
8.1.1.2. Seaweed
8.1.1.2.1. Carrageenan
8.1.1.2.2. Agar
8.1.1.2.3. Alginate
8.1.1.2.4. Microbial
8.1.1.2.5. Gellan Gum
8.1.1.2.6. Curdlan
8.1.1.2.7. Xanthum Gum
8.1.1.2.8. Animal (Gelatin)
8.1.1.3. Synthetic
8.1.1.3.1. Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC)
8.1.1.3.2. Methyl Cellulose
8.2. Middle East & Africa Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.2.1. Key Highlights
8.2.1.1. Bakery and Confectionery
8.2.1.2. Meat & Poultry
8.2.1.3. Sauces & Dressings
8.2.1.4. Beverages
8.2.1.5. Dairy products
8.2.1.6. Others
8.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8.3. Middle East & Africa Food Thickening Agents Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1. Key Highlights
8.3.1.1. GCC Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.2. GCC Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.3. South Africa Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.4. South Africa Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.5. Egypt Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.6. Egypt Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.7. Nigeria Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.8. Nigeria Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.9. Rest of Middle East & Africa Food Thickening Agents Market by Source, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.10. Rest of Middle East & Africa Food Thickening Agents Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Manufacturer vs by Application Organism Heat map
9.2. Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
9.3. Competitive Dashboard
9.4. Company Profiles
9.4.1. Cargill Inc.
9.4.1.1. Company Overview
9.4.1.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.1.3. Financial Overview
9.4.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.2. Archer Daniels Midland Company
9.4.2.1. Company Overview
9.4.2.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.2.3. Financial Overview
9.4.2.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.3. Gustav Heese GmbH
9.4.3.1. Company Overview
9.4.3.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.3.3. Financial Overview
9.4.3.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.4. Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH
9.4.4.1. Company Overview
9.4.4.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.4.3. Financial Overview
9.4.4.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.5. Krishi Oils Limited
9.4.5.1. Company Overview
9.4.5.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.5.3. Financial Overview
9.4.5.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.6. Natrol LLC.
9.4.6.1. Company Overview
9.4.6.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.6.3. Financial Overview
9.4.6.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.7. AOS Products Pvt. Ltd.
9.4.7.1. Company Overview
9.4.7.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.7.3. Financial Overview
9.4.7.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.8. Jajoo Brothers
9.4.8.1. Company Overview
9.4.8.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.8.3. Financial Overview
9.4.8.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.9. OPW Ingredients
9.4.9.1. Company Overview
9.4.9.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.9.3. Financial Overview
9.4.9.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.10. Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.
9.4.10.1. Company Overview
9.4.10.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.10.3. Financial Overview
9.4.10.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.11. Sanmark Corp.
9.4.11.1. Company Overview
9.4.11.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.11.3. Financial Overview
9.4.11.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.12. Sarika Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
9.4.12.1. Company Overview
9.4.12.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.12.3. Financial Overview
9.4.12.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.13. Alberdingk Boley GmbH
9.4.13.1. Company Overview
9.4.13.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.13.3. Financial Overview
9.4.13.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.14. Others (on additional request)
9.4.14.1. Company Overview
9.4.14.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.14.3. Financial Overview
9.4.14.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.15. Hangzhou Choisun Bio-tech Co. Ltd.
9.4.15.1. Company Overview
9.4.15.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.15.3. Financial Overview
9.4.15.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.16. ECO Overseas
9.4.16.1. Company Overview
9.4.16.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.16.3. Financial Overview
9.4.16.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.17. A.G. Industries
9.4.17.1. Company Overview
9.4.17.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.17.3. Financial Overview
9.4.17.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.18. Vandeputte Group
9.4.18.1. Company Overview
9.4.18.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.18.3. Financial Overview
9.4.18.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.19. Bartoline Ltd.
9.4.19.1. Company Overview
9.4.19.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.19.3. Financial Overview
9.4.19.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.20. Grupo Plimon
9.4.20.1. Company Overview
9.4.20.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.20.3. Financial Overview
9.4.20.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.21. Merck KGaA
9.4.21.1. Company Overview
9.4.21.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.21.3. Financial Overview
9.4.21.4. Business Strategies and Development
10. Appendix
10.1. Research Methodology
10.2. Report Assumptions
10.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

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