The global hydrocolloids market size reached US$ 12.0 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 17.8 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.48% during 2023-2032.
Hydrocolloids are high molecular weight hydrophilic polymers that form a colloidal dispersion in water. They are extracted from plants, animals, seaweeds, and microbials. Pectin, carrageenan, gelatin, alginates, agar, carboxy methyl, and guar gum are some commonly used hydrocolloids. They are widely incorporated in beverages, bakery products, dairy, frozen food, confectionery, seafood, oils, and fats.
Hydrocolloids improve the textural properties and act as thickeners, water retention agents, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and gel-forming agents. They also provide a moist and insulating healing environment that protects uninfected wounds, treats acne blemishes, and reduces inflammation and skin redness. As a result, hydrocolloids find extensive applications across the food and beverage (F&B), pharmaceutical, personal care, and cosmetics industries.
Apart from this, the introduction of ultrasound or microwave-assisted extraction of hydrocolloids from macroalgae that reduces the use of chemicals, maximizes yield, and maintains sustainability is propelling the market growth. Moreover, the widespread product utilization in the pharmaceutical sector for manufacturing oral formulations due to its excellent rheological properties that regulate the flow behavior and impart stickiness is providing a considerable boost to the market growth. Other factors, including the rising application of hydrocolloids for dressing and wound care, increasing demand for natural ingredients and clean-label products, and shifting inclination towards ready-to-eat (RTE) products, are anticipated to drive the market growth.
2. What is the expected growth rate of the global hydrocolloids market during 2024-2032?
3. What are the key factors driving the global hydrocolloids market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global hydrocolloids market?
5. What is the breakup of the global hydrocolloids market based on the source?
6. What is the breakup of the global hydrocolloids market based on the function?
7. What is the breakup of the global hydrocolloids market based on the application?
8. What are the key regions in the global hydrocolloids market?
9. Who are the key players/companies in the global hydrocolloids market?
Hydrocolloids are high molecular weight hydrophilic polymers that form a colloidal dispersion in water. They are extracted from plants, animals, seaweeds, and microbials. Pectin, carrageenan, gelatin, alginates, agar, carboxy methyl, and guar gum are some commonly used hydrocolloids. They are widely incorporated in beverages, bakery products, dairy, frozen food, confectionery, seafood, oils, and fats.
Hydrocolloids improve the textural properties and act as thickeners, water retention agents, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and gel-forming agents. They also provide a moist and insulating healing environment that protects uninfected wounds, treats acne blemishes, and reduces inflammation and skin redness. As a result, hydrocolloids find extensive applications across the food and beverage (F&B), pharmaceutical, personal care, and cosmetics industries.
Hydrocolloids Market Trends:
Significant growth in the F&B industry across the globe is creating a positive outlook for the market. Hydrocolloids are widely used as gelling and thickening agents in soups, gravies, jams, jellies, and marmalade. In addition, increasing product utilization for manufacturing convenience food products to improve shelf-life, increase consistency, and control the microstructure, texture, and flavor is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Furthermore, the rising product demand in the cosmetics and personal care industries to produce toothpaste, lotions, deodorants, and sunscreens due to their viscosity-controlling and water-binding properties are providing a thrust to the market growth.Apart from this, the introduction of ultrasound or microwave-assisted extraction of hydrocolloids from macroalgae that reduces the use of chemicals, maximizes yield, and maintains sustainability is propelling the market growth. Moreover, the widespread product utilization in the pharmaceutical sector for manufacturing oral formulations due to its excellent rheological properties that regulate the flow behavior and impart stickiness is providing a considerable boost to the market growth. Other factors, including the rising application of hydrocolloids for dressing and wound care, increasing demand for natural ingredients and clean-label products, and shifting inclination towards ready-to-eat (RTE) products, are anticipated to drive the market growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
The publisher provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global hydrocolloids market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on source, product, function and application.Breakup by Source:
- Animal
- Botanical
- Microbial
- Seaweed
- Synthetic
Breakup by Product:
- Gelatin
- Xanthan Gum
- Carrageenan
- Guar Gum
- Others
Breakup by Function:
- Thickening
- Gelling
- Stabilizing
- Others
Breakup by Application:
- Food and Beverages
- Personal Care and Cosmetics
- Pharmaceuticals
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Agarmex Sa De Cv., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals Inc., B. Braun SE, Cargill Incorporated, Carob S.A., CP Kelco U.S. Inc. (J.M. Huber Corporation), Ingredion Incorporated, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Nexira, Palsgaard A/S, Rousselot (M) SDN. BHD. (Darling International Inc.). and Tate & Lyle PLC.Key Questions Answered in This Report
1. How big is the global hydrocolloids market?2. What is the expected growth rate of the global hydrocolloids market during 2024-2032?
3. What are the key factors driving the global hydrocolloids market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global hydrocolloids market?
5. What is the breakup of the global hydrocolloids market based on the source?
6. What is the breakup of the global hydrocolloids market based on the function?
7. What is the breakup of the global hydrocolloids market based on the application?
8. What are the key regions in the global hydrocolloids market?
9. Who are the key players/companies in the global hydrocolloids market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary12 Value Chain Analysis14 Price Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Hydrocolloids Market
6 Market Breakup by Source
7 Market Breakup by Product
8 Market Breakup by Function
9 Market Breakup by Application
10 Market Breakup by Region
11 SWOT Analysis
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- Agarmex Sa De Cv.
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
- Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals Inc.
- B. Braun SE
- Cargill Incorporated
- Carob S.A.
- CP Kelco U.S. Inc. (J.M. Huber Corporation)
- Ingredion Incorporated
- Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- Nexira
- Palsgaard A/S
- Rousselot (M) SDN. BHD. (Darling International Inc.).
- Tate & Lyle PLC
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 135 |
| Published | August 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2023 - 2032 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 12 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 17.8 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 4.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 13 |
