Food Grade Xanthan Gum Market by Function (Thickener, Stabilizer and Gauze Texturizing Agent), Food Grade Xanthan Gum Market is estimated value of US$ 665.1 Million in the forecast period.
Industry: Food and Beverages
Published Date: February-2023
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Number of Pages: 276
Report ID: PMRREP27583
The market for food grade xanthan gum can be expected to expand at a value based CAGR of 7.9% and show an increase in revenue from US$ 416.2 Million to around US$ 665.1 Million by 2033.
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Food Grade Xanthan Gum Market Size (2023E) |
US$ 416.2 Million |
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Projected Sales of Food Grade Xanthan Gum (2033F) |
US$ 665.1 Million |
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Value CAGR (2023 to 2033) |
4.8% |
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Value Share of Top 4 Countries (2022E) |
50% |
The global food grade xanthan gum market has witnessed significant growth in the historical period registering a CAGR of 4.95% in the historical period and was valued at US$ 416.2 Million in 2023. The market is expected to grow steadily with increasing awareness and benefits about applications of food grade xanthan gum.
Xanthan gum is a food additive created by sugar that has undergone the process of fermentation by bacteria. It is commonly added to different food products as a thickener, stabilizer, or texturizing agent. Xanthan gum is gaining immense popularity in the food & beverage industry, owing to its ability to quickly disperse and create a viscous and stable solution to improve the texture, flavor, consistency, shelf life, and appearance of plethora of foods.
Apart from this, xanthan gum is known for its ability to prevent the separation of oil by stabilizing the emulsion, in foods like dressings and sauces. It dissolves in hot as well as cold water, provides uniform brine distribution, and offers a pleasant texture in food & beverages. The global market for food grade xanthan gum is estimated to reach an approximate valuation of US$ 665.1 Million in the forecast period.
“Global Healthy Food Ingredients Trend Positively Impacting Market”
Increasing popularity of food grade xanthan gum as a bakery ingredient is triggered by the gluten-free movement around the world. Xanthan gum is considered to be an easy alternative for gluten in food products, owing to its ability to provide the desired texture that was earlier monotonous to achieve. The gluten-free movement is expected to drive increased demand for xanthan gum in different regions, including North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, due to increasing demand for gluten-free food products.
“Consumers Shifting Diets for Sustainable Food Future to Promote Use of Dairy Alternatives”
Consumers are increasingly adopting sustainable and nutritional diets owing to increasing awareness regarding healthy lifestyles. This has led to increased adoption of dairy alternatives in recent years. Xanthan gum is used as a thickener in most forms of dairy alternatives to retain the required consistency, since milk alternatives are difficult to utilize in terms of viscosity and texture. It is considered to be an important additive in the food processing industry for stabilization. Changing consumer preference for dairy alternatives over dairy products is expected to have a constructive impact on the demand for food grade xanthan gum in the dairy alternatives industry.
“High Demand for natural Additives in food to Bolster sales”
Xanthan gum is a food additive developed by a bacterial sugar that is fermented. It is a fiber that is soluble and widely used to thicken or strengthen foods. The growing demand for natural and healthy food ingredient is booming which is expected to bolster the sales of xanthan gum. Xanthan gum is an excellent thickener used in bakery products. Modern consumers read ingredient lists and labels and demand full control over what they eat everyday
Heightened concerns over products containing gluten have translated to continued strong demand for gluten-free products. The beverage, confectionery, and bakery products manufacturers are focused on innovating natural ways to keep their portfolios fresh for longer periods of time in order to keep food products appealing and fresh. Since chemical preservatives struggle to fulfill the needs of modern customers, xanthan gum plays an important role in the process of preservation since it is sourced naturally. Xanthan gum is capable of preserving food and of having various safety requirements.
“Effort made by manufacturer to offer natural ingredients based products”
The trend toward natural ingredients have pushed bakery manufacturers to strategize on how to provide consistent quality products to their customers while emphasizing good organization and modern technologies. The company is working to expand its product portfolio by collaborating with other leading food ingredient manufacturers. Food manufacturers use latest plant production facilities with the most recent fermentation, separation, and drying technologies to produce a wide range of dust-free, granulated, and transparent xanthan gums. Consumer awareness of the negative effects of consuming products with added preservatives and chemicals is forcing manufacturers to adapt to the trend of providing products free of GMOs, gluten, chemicals, and various allergens.
“Easy Availability of Substitutes to hinder market growth”
With rising demand of longer shelf life and fresh products, food manufacturers are increasingly focused on research and development of artificial food additives and preservatives which are synthetically produced in laboratories. Such artificial additives find application in various products which include food such as salads dressings, low fat foods, ice creams, baked products. Substitutes offer similar properties like xanthan gum which makes it an easily available at lower cost
Some of the common substitutes which be easily replacement for xanthan gum are chia seed, corn starch, unflavored gelatin and psyllium husk among others. Increased penetration of substitutes is expected to restrain growth for the xanthan gum market.
What is the Global Outlook for the Food Grade Xanthan Gum Market?
The regions of North America and Europe are expected to dominate the global food grade xanthan gum market share in terms of volume as well as volume over the forecast period, owing a well-developed food & beverage industry. These regions are also expected to witness rise in demand for processed food products due to rapid urbanization and rising disposable income. The business to consumer segment is expected to witness significant growth in developing regions such as East Asia, South Asia, and Latin America, owing to increased presence of specialty stores and online retail formats offering food grade xanthan gum.
What is the Value Share for the European Food Grade Xanthan Gum Market?
The European market is valued at US$ 104.4 Million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 153.05 Million in the forecast duration. The region holds almost 25% of the market and is expected to maintain its dominance in 2033.
The Bakery & confectionery industry is witnessing high growth across all the regions especially high potential markets of Europe. High disposable income of the consumer of such regions is the major factor for the rapid growth bakery and confectionery products. High demand for such products is expected to increase the sales of xanthan gum as well
What is the Segmental Breakdown of the Food Grade Xanthan Gum Market?
On the basis of function, the global food grade xanthan gum market is segment into thickener, stabilizer, and texturizing agent. In addition, the end use segment includes Bakery & Confectionery, Meat & Poultry, Sauces & Dressings, Beverages, Dairy Products is expected to witness high growth over 2033. Similarly, the beverages segment is anticipated to witness a robust CAGR through 2033, registering for a healthy share of the overall market.
Why is the Bakery and Confectionary Sub-Segment of the Food Grade Xanthan Gum Market Expected to Grow in the Forecast Duration?
Since the bakery and confectionery industries consume a sizable portion of the volume of xanthan gum, the robust growth of bakery and confectionery products globally is the primary factor spurring the sales of food grade xanthan gum. Given that they offer the right balance of flavour and nutrition, gluten-free baked goods and confections are very popular worldwide. Manufacturers are increasingly offering xanthan gum-based products to satisfy consumer demands as the demand for gluten-free and clean-label products rises globally. Xanthan can be used in a variety of baked goods, especially soft baked goods. Additionally, xanthan gum can be used as an egg substitute, allowing for the reduction of egg white content without sacrificing flavour or appearance.
The bakery and confectionary industry was valued at US$ 124.7 Mn in 2033 and is expected to lead the segment in the forecast duration as well with a value of US$ 179.3 Mn in 2033.
Key players operating in the food grade xanthan gum industry are investing huge amounts in emerging markets to create room for increased opportunities to enhance sales prospects. They are strategizing on catering to the evolving needs of customers to strengthen their position in the dairy, beverage, and bakery sectors of developing nations. Apart from this, key players engaged in the production of food grade xanthan gum are also focusing on expansion of specialty ingredient products portfolio by enhancing their global supply chain and leveraging other capital investments, in light of increased demand for ‘clean label’ food ingredients. Constant efforts taken by key manufacturers to launch innovative food grade xanthan gum products in the market are expected to further contribute toward high market growth.
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The global market for food grade xanthan gum has a value of US$ 416.2 Mn in 2023.
The global market for food grade xanthan gum has a value CAGR of 4.95% from 2018-2022.
The global market for food grade xanthan gum has a value of US$ 665.1 Mn in 2033.
The global market for food grade xanthan gum has a value CAGR of 4.8% from 2023-2033.
The top players hold more than 40-45% of the market share. They include Cargill, Incorporated, Ingredion Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
