Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Food Preservatives Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The food preservatives market size saw consistent growth in recent years, rising from $2.94 billion in 2024 to $3.06 billion in 2025. The market experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%.
The Food Preservatives Global Market Report 2025 is projected to grow to $3.72 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the food preservatives market are:
• Adoption of plant-based and naturally derived preservatives
• Focus on eco-friendly and sustainable preservative ingredients
• Increased research and development in next-generation preservative technologies
• Growing demand for preservatives in organic and natural food products
The food preservativesmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Synthetic, Natural
2) By Function: Anti-Microbial, Anti-Oxidant, Chelating Agents, Enzyme Attackers
3) By Application: Beverages, Oils And Fats, Bakery, Dairy And Frozen Products, Snacks, Meat, Poultry, Confectionery, Other Applications
The key trends in the food preservatives market are:
• The market is seeing an increased adoption of plant-based and naturally derived preservatives.
• There is an emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable preservative ingredients.
• Expansion into new applications such as meat and poultry processing is a growing trend.
• Emerging technologies like pulsed electric fields and nanotechnology are shaping the future of food preservation.
Major players in the food preservatives market are:
• Kerry Group
• Dupont De Nemours Inc.
• Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik SE
• Cargill Incorporated
• Celanese Corporation
• Corbion N.V
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Galactic SA
• Kemin Industries Inc.
• Koninklijke DSM NV
• Tate & Lyle PLC
• Brenntag Solutions Group Inc.
• Albemarle Corporation
• Univar Inc.
• Danisco A/S
• Hawkin Watts Ltd.
• ABF Ingredients Ltd.
• Ajinomoto Co Inc.
• Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
• Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV
• Hansen Holding A/S
• Royal DSM NV
• Naturex SA
• DuPont Company
• Brenntag Inc.
• MAYASAN Food Industries AS
• BTSA Biotecnologías Aplicadas SL
• Siveele BV
• Kalsec Inc.
North America was the largest region in the food preservatives market in 2024