Food Thickening Agents Market is Expected to Progress at a CAGR of 8.12% to Reach US$ 35.07 Billion by 2035

The global food thickening agents market is expected to reach about USD 16.06 billion in the year 2025 and should be around USD 35.07 billion in the year 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 8.12% from the forecast period.

In 2024, the market for food thickening agents saw a quick growth, fueled by the increasing consumer needs for convenience of food, healthier ingredients, and food processing innovations.

Ready-to-eat foods and processed foods have seen a high level of popularity, and thus the use of thickeners in food processing saw broad acceptance owing to the realization of improved texture, stability, and shelf life.

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Country-wise Analysis

The American market for food thickeners is expanding as consumers look for clean-label, functional ingredients. The growth trend in veganism and gluten-free consumption is pushing applications of plant-based hydrocolloids like xanthan gum, guar gum, and pectin.

The UK food thickeners market is growing steadily with a growing demand for natural, plant-based food ingredients. The requirement to reformulate using low-calorie thickeners due to the Front-of-Pack Nutritional Labeling (FOPNL) scheme and sugar reduction initiative is propelling the demand. Seaweed-derived hydrocolloids (agar, carrageenan) and starch-based hydrocolloids (potato, corn) are gaining popularity based on their natural and vegan-friendly positioning.

Germany's food thickening agent industry is driven by its focus on sustainability, clean label, and plant-based innovation. The European Green Deal and EFSA guidelines are prompting manufacturers to use organic, non-GM hydrocolloids such as citrus fiber, pectin, and guar gum. Flexitarian consumer expansion is driving the demand for plant-based dairy alternatives, which rely on natural thickening agents.

The French food thickening agents industry is shaped by its dense culinary heritage, rising vegan culture, and tough EU food regulations. Sugar tax regulations in France have spurred innovation in low-sugar desserts, sauces, and jams, wherein thickening agents are employed.

Segmentation-wise Analysis

By Application

The food thickeners industry is expanding across different applications through shifting consumer habits and innovation in the market. In bakery and confectionary, food thickeners offer texture, stability, and shelf life, which are most important in gluten-free and low-fat recipes.

By Source

The origin of food thickening agents is crucial in determining their functionality, usage, and consumer acceptance. Vegetable-derived sources, such as guar gum, gum arabic, locust bean gum, and starches, remain dominant due to their natural origin and prevalence in clean-label and vegan products.

Competitive Landscape

The food thickeners industry is relatively consolidated, with top players like Tate & Lyle, Cargill, and DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences holding strong industry shares. The players contend by employing tactics, such as price adjustments, product innovation, strategic partnerships, and geographical expansions.

The players focus on developing clean-label and functional ingredients to meet evolving consumer trends. They also make mergers and acquisitions to improve industry positions and broaden product offerings.

In November 2024, Tate & Lyle acquired CP Kelco, a provider of natural ingredients, for $1.8 billion to further strengthen its move towards healthier food products. The integration of CP Kelco has been good, with robust volume growth and phased margin recovery on a gradual basis.
Advent International bid for Tate & Lyle in December 2024, potentially at a price greater than its current £2.8 billion industry capitalization. This bid represents a wider phenomenon of private equity firms bidding for UK firms due to low valuations and unchanging interest rate expectations.

Market Share Analysis

Cargill Inc. currently controls around 25-28% of the world's market for food thickening agents and remains the industry's leading supplier
DuPont (upon its acquisition with IFF) holds about 18-20% of the market, particularly strong in hydrocolloids
Ingredion Incorporated has about 15-17% of the international market, notably dominant in starch-based thickeners
CP Kelco, a J.M. Huber Company, has about 10-12% market share with leadership positions in pectin and cellulose-based thickeners

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Key Companies

Cargill, Incorporated
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Tate & Lyle PLC
Ingredion Incorporated
CP Kelco (A Huber Company)
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences
Darling Ingredients Inc.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
Kerry Group plc
FMC Corporation
Koninklijke DSM N.V.
Nestlé S.A.
BASF SE
Naturex (A Givaudan Company)
Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
Avebe U.A.
Taiyo International
Kemin Industries, Inc.
Deosen Biochemical Ltd.
TIC Gums (Ingredion Incorporated)

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