Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Food Thickeners Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size for food thickeners has seen significant growth in recent years. It is projected to rise from $13.24 billion in 2024 to $14.16 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
The Food Thickeners Global Market is projected to grow to a size of $18.89 billion in 2029. This signifies a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the food thickeners market are:
• Adoption of plant-based and algae-derived thickeners contributes significantly to the growth.
• There is increased emphasis on texture-modified diets within healthcare and geriatric care sectors.
• Progress in research and development for novel thickening agents for specific applications plays a big role.
• The expansion of thickener applications in pet food and nutraceuticals is another primary driver.
The food thickenersmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Starch, Protein, Hydrocolloids
2) By Source: Plant, Microbial, Animal
3) By Application: Bakery, Confectionery, Sauces, Dressings, Marinades, and Gravies, Beverages, Dairy and Frozen Desserts, Convenience and Processed Food
The key trends in the food thickeners market are:
• The adoption of plant-based and algae-derived thickeners is a growing trend.
• There's a rise in emphasis on texture-modified diets in healthcare and geriatric care.
• Expansion of thickener applications in the pet food and nutraceutical sectors is trending.
• There's an increasing trend towards customized texture solutions and transparency in foodservice industry.
Major players in the food thickeners market are:
• Cargill Incorporated
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• CP Kelco ApS
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Kerry Group plc
• Darling Ingredients Inc.
• Tate & Lyle PLC
• Medline Industries Inc.
• Guar Resources LLC
• Deosen Biochemical (Ordos) Ltd.
• GELITA AG
• Solvay S.A.
• VIKAS WSP Ltd.
• Koninklijke DSM N.V.
• Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
• DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences ApS
• Biorigin SA
• Fuerst Day Lawson
• FMC Corporation
• Naturex
• Nexira
• Palsgaard A/S
• Premium Ingredients International
• Taiyo International
• TIC Gums Inc.
• W Hydrocolloids Inc.
Europe was the largest region in the food thickeners market in 2024