Food Emulsifiers Market Report 2026

The food emulsifiers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.13 billion in 2025 to $4.46 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of processed food consumption, increasing use of emulsifiers in bakery and dairy, advancements in food formulation science, growth of convenience food products, availability of diverse emulsifier sources.

The food emulsifiers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for plant-based food products, rising regulatory focus on ingredient transparency, expansion of clean-label product launches, growing adoption of functional and fortified foods, increasing innovation in emulsifier technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for natural and plant-based emulsifiers, growing use of clean-label ingredients, expansion of functional food applications, enhanced customization of emulsifier blends, increasing focus on texture and stability optimization.

The rising demand from the food and beverage industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the food emulsifiers market in the coming years. The food and beverage industry includes businesses engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food and drink products, spanning agriculture, manufacturing, and foodservice establishments such as restaurants and cafés. Food emulsifiers play a vital role in this industry by enabling the stable mixing of ingredients such as oil and water, helping maintain uniform texture, consistency, and extended shelf life across a wide range of food products. For example, in March 2025, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australia-based national statistical agency, an estimated 15.3 million tonnes of food and non-alcoholic beverages were sold through food stores in Australia during 2023-24. This represented a 3.5% increase, or 0.51 million tonnes, compared with the previous 12-month period (2022-23). Therefore, the increasing demand from the food and beverage industry is supporting the expansion of the food emulsifiers market.

The significant players in the food emulsifiers market are prioritizing the development of clean-label products to gain a competitive advantage. Clean-label products, which feature transparent ingredient lists, are in high demand as they meet consumer expectations for healthier options. In August 2023, Vantage Specialty Chemicals Inc. launched Simply Kake, an emulsifier designed to support the cleaner label initiatives of the food industry. This emulsifier enhances the quality and texture of baked goods, offering the benefits of conventional hydrated emulsifiers while overcoming the challenges associated with using enzymes.

In March 2024, Kingswood Capital Management LP, a US-based private investment firm, finalized the acquisition of Corbion's emulsifier business for $362 million. This acquisition represents a notable development in the food ingredients sector, enabling Kingswood to broaden its portfolio within the emulsifiers market. Corbion N.V., a Netherlands-based food company, specializes in the production of food emulsifiers.

Major companies operating in the food emulsifiers market are DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences, Palsgaard A/S, Riken Vitamin Co Ltd., Cargill Incorporated, Estelle Chemicals Pvt Ltd., Kerry Group Inc., Tate & Lyle Plc, Corbion NV, BASF SE, Puratos Group, Koninklijke DSM NV, Beldem S.A., Lecico GmbH, Lasenor Emul S.L., ABITEC Corporation, Ingredion Incorporated, Stepan Company, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Croda International Plc, Evonik Industries AG, Wacker Chemie AG, Givaudan SA, Sensient Technologies Corporation, FMC Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.

Europe was the largest region in the food emulsifiers market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food emulsifiers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the food emulsifiers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The food emulsifiers market consists of sales of lecithin, monoglyceride, diglyceride, derivatives, and other food emulsifiers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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