Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Food Hydrocolloids Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The size of the food hydrocolloids market has seen a considerable rise in the recent past. The market is set to increase from a value of $4.21 billion in 2024 to $4.44 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.
In 2029, the global market for food hydrocolloids is projected to reach a size of $5.52 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the food hydrocolloids market are:
• Rising demand for processed foods due to modern lifestyles
• Requirement of longer shelf-life and quick meal preparation options
• Use of food hydrocolloids in improving texture, stability, and shelf-life of processed foods
• Increased production of convenient and appealing ready-to-eat foods enabled by food hydrocolloids.
The food hydrocolloidsmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Gelatin, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Alginates, Agar, Pectin, Gum Arabic, Locust Bean Gum, Other Types
2) By Source: Plant, Animal, Microbial, Seaweed, Synthetic
3) By Application: Bakery And Confectionery, Meat And Poultry Products, Beverages, Dairy Products, Sauces And Dressing, Other Applications
The key trends in the food hydrocolloids market are:
• Companies are increasingly developing innovative pre-packaged formulations in the food hydrocolloids market.
• The focus is on creating products specifically designed for certain applications or uses.
• The use of hydrocolloids to enhance the texture, stability, and mouthfeel of dishes is becoming popular.
• The use of hydrocolloids is increasing as thickening, stabilizing, and binding agents in food industry.
Major players in the food hydrocolloids market are:
• Cargill Incorporated
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• BASF SE
• Kraft Foods Group Inc.
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
• Kerry Group plc
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Ashland Inc.
• CP Kelco ApS
• Tate & Lyle PLC
• Darling Ingredients Inc.
• Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
• Nexira
• Palsgaard A/S
• Meihua Holdings Group Co. Ltd.
• Ceamsa
• Koninklijke DSM N.V.
• W Hydrocolloids Inc.
• Tic Gums Inc.
• Polygal AG
• Lucid Colloids Ltd.
• JM Huber Corporation
• Deosen Biochemical (Ordos) Ltd.
• Hindustan Gum & Chemicals Ltd.
• UNIPEKTIN Ingredients AG
North America was the largest region in the food hydrocolloids market in 2024