The food antioxidants market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of food antioxidants has seen substantial expansion in recent times. Its progress is projected to increase from a $1.99 billion valuation in 2024 to reach $2.18 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%.
The noteworthy growth that took place in the historical period can be linked to the extension of food shelf life, the surge in consumer health consciousness, the growth of the food industry, the emergence of natural and clean label tendencies, and advancements in food preservation methods.
The food antioxidants market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• A swift expansion is anticipated in the food antioxidants market in the coming years, with an expected value of $3.4 billion by 2029, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%.
The projected surge during the forecast period can be linked to factors such as natural components and clean labels, a growing awareness for health and wellness, global food trade, food safety and longevity, and an increased application in the processing of meat and poultry. The forecast period is also likely to witness a trend towards innovative food processing methods, superfoods high in antioxidants, ethnic and regional flavors, food enhancement, and the convenience of snacking.
The escalating demand for fortified food and beverage items is slated to boost the food antioxidants market. Essentially, fortified foods are functional foods that have had nutrients added to them due to a lack of natural nutrients. This surge in demand is primarily propelled by aspects such as heightened awareness of health among consumers, an elderly population seeking improved nutrition, and continual advancements in food technology. Antioxidants, known for their ability to counteract free radicals causing oxidative stress and various health problems, allow manufacturers to advertise their fortified products as health-enhancing foods. As an illustration, a Common Thread Collective report in April 2022, an America-based e-commerce growth agency, exhibited that the worldwide food and beverage sales totalled $506 billion in 2021 and are anticipated to climb to $857 billion by 2025. Hence, the increasing demand for fortified food and beverage items will propel the expansion of the food antioxidants market.
The food antioxidants market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Natural, Synthetic
2) By Form: Dry, Liquid
3) By Source: Fruits and Vegetables, Oils, Spices and Herbs, Botanical Extracts, Gallic Acid, Other Sources
4) By Application: Fats and Oils, Prepared Foods, Prepared Meat and Poultry, Seafood, Bakery and Confectionery, Plant Based Alternatives, Nutraceuticals, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Natural: Vitamins, Phenolic Compounds, Flavonoids, Plant Extracts, Essential Oils
2) By Synthetic: BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene), BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole), TBHQ (Tert-Butylhydroquinone), Propyl Gallate
Market players in the food antioxidants sector are progressively adopting strategies of mergers and acquisitions to broaden their product range and enhance their operational reach across different regions. These strategies provide the industry players with opportunities for growth by maximizing revenues via geographic expansion and broadening their product portfolios. For instance, in September 2023, A&B Ingredients, a food ingredient manufacturing company based in the US, launched CytoGUARD® OX-WST, a natural antioxidant centered on protein powders such as whey and yeast protein. Originating from natural tea extract, this antioxidant plays a crucial role in extending shelf life and maintaining the quality of protein-rich products by effectively reducing hexanal levels—a key indicator of lipid oxidation—thus, preserving the nutritional value and sensory attributes of proteins. CytoGUARD® OX-WST, as a clean-label ingredient, aligns with the increasing consumer preference for natural and sustainable food additives, making it a preferred choice for food manufacturers aiming to enhance product integrity while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Major companies operating in the food antioxidants market include:
• Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
• BASF SE
• Koninklijke DSM N.V
• Kemin Industries Inc.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Frutarom Ltd.
• Barentz International B.V.
• Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd.
• Kalsec Inc.
• Cargill Inc.
• Advanced Organic Materials SA
• VDH Chem Tech Pvt. Ltd.
• Vitablend Nederland BV
• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
• De Nederlandse Staatsmijnen Co.
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Naturex SA
• Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• Yasho Industries Ltd.
• Givaudan SA
• Global Specialty Ingredients (M) Sdn. Bhd.
• Riken Vitamin Co. Ltd.
• Zhengzhou Sigma Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Fenchem Biotek Ltd.
• Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Garuda International Inc.
• Döhler Group
• Palsgaard A/S
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the food antioxidants market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food antioxidants market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.