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Monosodium Glutamate Market by End-user, Sales Channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031

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  • 234 Pages
  • February 2023
  • Region: Global
  • Allied Market Research
  • ID: 5781710
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The monosodium glutamate market size was valued at $4,395.3 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $9,759.5 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 8.5% from 2021 to 2031. The market for taste enhancers has expanded significantly as a result of rising consumer demand for tastier, healthier, and more affordable food options. The market need for flavor enhancers in this region has developed due to a consistent rise in the desire for clean label food flavors. Manufacturers of e-juice in the UK are increasingly employing flavor enhancers to generate e-liquid and to increase flavor without changing the recipe's original flavor. The market's expanding supply of bakeries and grocery stores has increased demand for sweet flavor enhancers. Flavor enhancers are in great demand as a result of the rising demand for frozen meals and beverages. Acidulants' functional advantages, including as taste enhancement, leavening, low hygroscopicity, heat resistance, dough conditioning, and mound inhibition, have encouraged the consumption of them due to rising consumer demand for high-quality and freshly baked meals. The rise of the bakery industry is fueled by the rising demand for portable snacks brought on by urbanization and an expanding labor force. MSG is one of the glutamates that are used most frequently in processed and canned food, including meats, vegetables, noodles, and soups. Processed meals enhanced with the additive have a characteristic umami flavor. China is the largest producer of MSG exports to countries like Thailand, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Thailand.

Increasing demand for processed food and packaged food is expected to generate business of for monosodium glutamate as it is majorly used to enhance the flavor of the food products. The meat, poultry, and fish industries are expanding significantly as a result of rising protein-rich food intake because it is seen to be healthy. Additionally, greater reliance on meat that has been packaged neatly due to an increased preference for convenience is likely to have an impact on the expansion of the MSG market.

According to the market analysis, the monosodium glutamate market is segmented into end user, sales channel, and region. By end user, it is segregated into food processing & services industry, livestock & pet food industry, retail sector and others. On the basis of sales channel, it is segmented into business to business and business to consumers. The business to consumer segment is further segregated into supermarket/hypermarket, online stores and others. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Germany and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East and Africa).

The population’s growing interest in the availability of new items on the market is expected to lead to an increase in the LAMEA monosodium glutamate market. Selling in bulk to food and beverage manufacturing companies is one way that major market players make a sizable profit margin. Additionally, these companies must build a robust distribution network to succeed. In this regard, the most often used method of supplying MSG to food processing industries is through business-to-business sales channels. Furthermore, some firms are implementing bundling tactics to increase the availability and production of MSG. The demand for various food, beverage, and dairy products that use MSG as a food additive is predicted to be driven by the expansion of the tour and travel industry, development of the food & beverage sector, and increase in disposable income of people in LAMEA region which will subsequently boost the LAMEA monosodium glutamate market.

The major players operating in the monosodium glutamate industry are HIYA INTERNATIONAL, PURAMAT, MEIHUA HOLDINGS GROUP CO., LTD, Fufeng Group, Ningxia Eppen Biotech Co., Ltd, Linghua Group Limited, Vedan International (Holdings) Limited., Arshine Pharmaceutical Co., Ajinomoto, Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Company Limited, Glutamate Association, Cargill, Incorporated, COFCO Biochemical, Foodchem International Corporation and PRAKASH CHEMICALS AGENCIES PVT. LTD.

Key Benefits For Stakeholders

  • This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the monosodium glutamate market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing monosodium glutamate market opportunities.
  • The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
  • Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
  • In-depth analysis of the monosodium glutamate market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
  • Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
  • Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
  • The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global monosodium glutamate market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

Key Market Segments

By End User

  • Food Processing and Services Industry
  • Livestock and Pet Food Industry
  • Retail sector
  • Others

By Sales Channel

  • Business to Business
  • Business to Consumers
  • Subtype
  • Supermarket/Hypermarket
  • Online Stores
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Rest of LAMEA

Key Market Players

  • Foodchem International Corporation
  • Cargill, Incorporated
  • B&G Foods, Inc
  • Tate & Lyle
  • RM Chemicals
  • Linghua Group Limited
  • Puramate
  • The Glutamate Association
  • Ajinomoto Co., Inc
  • Meihua Holdings Group Co, Ltd

 

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1. Report description
1.2. Key market segments
1.3. Key benefits to the stakeholders
1.4. Research Methodology
1.4.1. Primary research
1.4.2. Secondary research
1.4.3. Analyst tools and models
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. CXO Perspective
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
3.1. Market definition and scope
3.2. Key findings
3.2.1. Top impacting factors
3.2.2. Top investment pockets
3.3. Porter’s five forces analysis
3.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
3.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
3.3.3. Threat of substitutes
3.3.4. Threat of new entrants
3.3.5. Intensity of rivalry
3.4. Market dynamics
3.4.1. Drivers
3.4.1.1. Changes in lifestyle and food habits
3.4.1.2. Rise in the sale of processed food
3.4.1.3. Increased demand for functional food
3.4.2. Restraints
3.4.2.1. Health hazards of monosodium glutamate
3.4.2.2. Undefined regulatory guidelines
3.4.2.3. Fluctuating costs and availability of raw materials
3.4.3. Opportunities
3.4.3.1. Asia-Pacific region to exhibit potential growth opportunities
3.4.3.2. Increase in investments by small- & mid-sized food product manufacturing companies
3.4.3.3. Rise in demand from emerging nations
3.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis on the market
CHAPTER 4: MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER
4.1. Overview
4.1.1. Market size and forecast
4.2. Food Processing and Services Industry
4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
4.2.3. Market share analysis by country
4.3. Livestock and Pet Food Industry
4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
4.3.3. Market share analysis by country
4.4. Retail sector
4.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
4.4.3. Market share analysis by country
4.5. Others
4.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.5.2. Market size and forecast, by region
4.5.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 5: MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL
5.1. Overview
5.1.1. Market size and forecast
5.2. Business to Business
5.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
5.2.3. Market share analysis by country
5.3. Business to Consumers
5.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
5.3.3. Market share analysis by country
5.3.4. Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
5.3.4.1. Supermarket/Hypermarket Market size and forecast, by region
5.3.4.2. Supermarket/Hypermarket Market size and forecast, by country
5.3.4.3. Online Stores Market size and forecast, by region
5.3.4.4. Online Stores Market size and forecast, by country
5.3.4.5. Others Market size and forecast, by region
5.3.4.6. Others Market size and forecast, by country
CHAPTER 6: MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY REGION
6.1. Overview
6.1.1. Market size and forecast By Region
6.2. North America
6.2.1. Key trends and opportunities
6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.2.3.1. North America Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by country
6.2.4.1. U.S.
6.2.4.1.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.2.4.1.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.2.4.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.2.4.1.3.1. U.S. Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.2.4.2. Canada
6.2.4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.2.4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.2.4.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.2.4.2.3.1. Canada Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.2.4.3. Mexico
6.2.4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.2.4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.2.4.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.2.4.3.3.1. Mexico Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.3. Europe
6.3.1. Key trends and opportunities
6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.3.3.1. Europe Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by country
6.3.4.1. Germany
6.3.4.1.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.1.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.3.4.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.3.4.1.3.1. Germany Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.3.4.2. France
6.3.4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.3.4.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.3.4.2.3.1. France Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.3.4.3. UK
6.3.4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.3.4.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.3.4.3.3.1. UK Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.3.4.4. Italy
6.3.4.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.4.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.3.4.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.3.4.4.3.1. Italy Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.3.4.5. Spain
6.3.4.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.5.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.3.4.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.3.4.5.3.1. Spain Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.3.4.6. Russia
6.3.4.6.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.6.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.3.4.6.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.3.4.6.3.1. Russia Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.3.4.7. Rest of Europe
6.3.4.7.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.7.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.3.4.7.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.3.4.7.3.1. Rest of Europe Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.4. Asia-Pacific
6.4.1. Key trends and opportunities
6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.4.3.1. Asia-Pacific Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.4.4. Market size and forecast, by country
6.4.4.1. China
6.4.4.1.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.1.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.4.4.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.4.4.1.3.1. China Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.4.4.2. Japan
6.4.4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.4.4.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.4.4.2.3.1. Japan Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.4.4.3. India
6.4.4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.4.4.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.4.4.3.3.1. India Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.4.4.4. South Korea
6.4.4.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.4.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.4.4.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.4.4.4.3.1. South Korea Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.4.4.5. Australia
6.4.4.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.5.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.4.4.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.4.4.5.3.1. Australia Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.4.4.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.4.4.6.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.6.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.4.4.6.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.4.4.6.3.1. Rest of Asia-Pacific Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.5. LAMEA
6.5.1. Key trends and opportunities
6.5.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.5.3.1. LAMEA Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.5.4. Market size and forecast, by country
6.5.4.1. Brazil
6.5.4.1.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.5.4.1.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.5.4.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.5.4.1.3.1. Brazil Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.5.4.2. South Africa
6.5.4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.5.4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.5.4.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.5.4.2.3.1. South Africa Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.5.4.3. Saudi Arabia
6.5.4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.5.4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.5.4.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.5.4.3.3.1. Saudi Arabia Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
6.5.4.4. Rest of LAMEA
6.5.4.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.5.4.4.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
6.5.4.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Sales Channel
6.5.4.4.3.1. Rest of LAMEA Business to Consumers Monosodium Glutamate Market by Subtype
CHAPTER 7: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Top winning strategies
7.3. Product Mapping of Top 10 Player
7.4. Competitive Dashboard
7.5. Competitive Heatmap
7.6. Top player positioning, 2021
CHAPTER 8: COMPANY PROFILES
8.1. Puramate
8.1.1. Company overview
8.1.2. Key Executives
8.1.3. Company snapshot
8.1.4. Operating business segments
8.1.5. Product portfolio
8.2. RM Chemicals
8.2.1. Company overview
8.2.2. Key Executives
8.2.3. Company snapshot
8.2.4. Operating business segments
8.2.5. Product portfolio
8.3. Tate & Lyle
8.3.1. Company overview
8.3.2. Key Executives
8.3.3. Company snapshot
8.3.4. Operating business segments
8.3.5. Product portfolio
8.3.6. Business performance
8.4. Linghua Group Limited
8.4.1. Company overview
8.4.2. Key Executives
8.4.3. Company snapshot
8.4.4. Operating business segments
8.4.5. Product portfolio
8.5. Meihua Holdings Group Co, Ltd
8.5.1. Company overview
8.5.2. Key Executives
8.5.3. Company snapshot
8.5.4. Operating business segments
8.5.5. Product portfolio
8.6. Ajinomoto Co., Inc
8.6.1. Company overview
8.6.2. Key Executives
8.6.3. Company snapshot
8.6.4. Operating business segments
8.6.5. Product portfolio
8.6.6. Business performance
8.7. The Glutamate Association
8.7.1. Company overview
8.7.2. Key Executives
8.7.3. Company snapshot
8.7.4. Operating business segments
8.7.5. Product portfolio
8.8. Cargill, Incorporated
8.8.1. Company overview
8.8.2. Key Executives
8.8.3. Company snapshot
8.8.4. Operating business segments
8.8.5. Product portfolio
8.8.6. Business performance
8.9. B&G Foods, Inc
8.9.1. Company overview
8.9.2. Key Executives
8.9.3. Company snapshot
8.9.4. Operating business segments
8.9.5. Product portfolio
8.9.6. Business performance
8.10. Foodchem International Corporation
8.10.1. Company overview
8.10.2. Key Executives
8.10.3. Company snapshot
8.10.4. Operating business segments
8.10.5. Product portfolio
List of Tables
TABLE 01. GLOBAL MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 02. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR FOOD PROCESSING AND SERVICES INDUSTRY, BY REGION, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 03. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR LIVESTOCK AND PET FOOD INDUSTRY, BY REGION, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 04. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR RETAIL SECTOR, BY REGION, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 05. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR OTHERS, BY REGION, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 06. GLOBAL MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 07. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR BUSINESS TO BUSINESS, BY REGION, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 08. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS, BY REGION, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 09. GLOBAL BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 10. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET, BY REGION, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 11. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR ONLINE STORES, BY REGION, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 12. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR OTHERS, BY REGION, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 13. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY REGION, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 14. NORTH AMERICA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 15. NORTH AMERICA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 16. NORTH AMERICA BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 17. NORTH AMERICA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 18. U.S. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 19. U.S. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 20. U.S. BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 21. CANADA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 22. CANADA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 23. CANADA BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 24. MEXICO MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 25. MEXICO MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 26. MEXICO BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 27. EUROPE MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 28. EUROPE MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 29. EUROPE BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 30. EUROPE MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 31. GERMANY MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 32. GERMANY MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 33. GERMANY BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 34. FRANCE MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 35. FRANCE MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 36. FRANCE BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 37. UK MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 38. UK MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 39. UK BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 40. ITALY MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 41. ITALY MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 42. ITALY BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 43. SPAIN MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 44. SPAIN MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 45. SPAIN BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 46. RUSSIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 47. RUSSIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 48. RUSSIA BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 49. REST OF EUROPE MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 50. REST OF EUROPE MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 51. REST OF EUROPE BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 52. ASIA-PACIFIC MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 53. ASIA-PACIFIC MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 54. ASIA-PACIFIC BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 55. ASIA-PACIFIC MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 56. CHINA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 57. CHINA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 58. CHINA BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 59. JAPAN MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 60. JAPAN MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 61. JAPAN BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 62. INDIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 63. INDIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 64. INDIA BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 65. SOUTH KOREA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 66. SOUTH KOREA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 67. SOUTH KOREA BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 68. AUSTRALIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 69. AUSTRALIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 70. AUSTRALIA BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 71. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 72. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 73. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 74. LAMEA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 75. LAMEA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 76. LAMEA BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 77. LAMEA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 78. BRAZIL MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 79. BRAZIL MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 80. BRAZIL BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 81. SOUTH AFRICA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 82. SOUTH AFRICA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 83. SOUTH AFRICA BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 84. SAUDI ARABIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 85. SAUDI ARABIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 86. SAUDI ARABIA BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 87. REST OF LAMEA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 88. REST OF LAMEA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 89. REST OF LAMEA BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SUBTYPE, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
TABLE 90. PURAMATE: KEY EXECUTIVES
TABLE 91. PURAMATE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 92. PURAMATE: PRODUCT SEGMENTS
TABLE 93. PURAMATE: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 94. RM CHEMICALS: KEY EXECUTIVES
TABLE 95. RM CHEMICALS: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 96. RM CHEMICALS: PRODUCT SEGMENTS
TABLE 97. RM CHEMICALS: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 98. TATE & LYLE: KEY EXECUTIVES
TABLE 99. TATE & LYLE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 100. TATE & LYLE: PRODUCT SEGMENTS
TABLE 101. TATE & LYLE: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 102. LINGHUA GROUP LIMITED : KEY EXECUTIVES
TABLE 103. LINGHUA GROUP LIMITED : COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 104. LINGHUA GROUP LIMITED : PRODUCT SEGMENTS
TABLE 105. LINGHUA GROUP LIMITED : PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 106. MEIHUA HOLDINGS GROUP CO, LTD: KEY EXECUTIVES
TABLE 107. MEIHUA HOLDINGS GROUP CO, LTD: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 108. MEIHUA HOLDINGS GROUP CO, LTD: PRODUCT SEGMENTS
TABLE 109. MEIHUA HOLDINGS GROUP CO, LTD: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 110. AJINOMOTO CO., INC: KEY EXECUTIVES
TABLE 111. AJINOMOTO CO., INC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 112. AJINOMOTO CO., INC: PRODUCT SEGMENTS
TABLE 113. AJINOMOTO CO., INC: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 114. THE GLUTAMATE ASSOCIATION: KEY EXECUTIVES
TABLE 115. THE GLUTAMATE ASSOCIATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 116. THE GLUTAMATE ASSOCIATION: PRODUCT SEGMENTS
TABLE 117. THE GLUTAMATE ASSOCIATION: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 118. CARGILL, INCORPORATED: KEY EXECUTIVES
TABLE 119. CARGILL, INCORPORATED: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 120. CARGILL, INCORPORATED: PRODUCT SEGMENTS
TABLE 121. CARGILL, INCORPORATED: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 122. B&G FOODS, INC: KEY EXECUTIVES
TABLE 123. B&G FOODS, INC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 124. B&G FOODS, INC: PRODUCT SEGMENTS
TABLE 125. B&G FOODS, INC: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 126. FOODCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: KEY EXECUTIVES
TABLE 127. FOODCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 128. FOODCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: PRODUCT SEGMENTS
TABLE 129. FOODCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
List of Figures
FIGURE 01. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031
FIGURE 02. SEGMENTATION OF MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031
FIGURE 03. TOP INVESTMENT POCKETS IN MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET (2022-2031)
FIGURE 04. MODERATE BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
FIGURE 05. MODERATE BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
FIGURE 06. HIGH THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
FIGURE 07. LOW THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
FIGURE 08. MODERATE INTENSITY OF RIVALRY
FIGURE 09. DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES: GLOBALMONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET
FIGURE 10. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY END USER, 2021 (%)
FIGURE 11. COMPARATIVE SHARE ANALYSIS OF MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR FOOD PROCESSING AND SERVICES INDUSTRY, BY COUNTRY 2021-2031 (%)
FIGURE 12. COMPARATIVE SHARE ANALYSIS OF MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR LIVESTOCK AND PET FOOD INDUSTRY, BY COUNTRY 2021-2031 (%)
FIGURE 13. COMPARATIVE SHARE ANALYSIS OF MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR RETAIL SECTOR, BY COUNTRY 2021-2031 (%)
FIGURE 14. COMPARATIVE SHARE ANALYSIS OF MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR OTHERS, BY COUNTRY 2021-2031 (%)
FIGURE 15. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, BY SALES CHANNEL, 2021 (%)
FIGURE 16. COMPARATIVE SHARE ANALYSIS OF MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR BUSINESS TO BUSINESS, BY COUNTRY 2021-2031 (%)
FIGURE 17. COMPARATIVE SHARE ANALYSIS OF MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET FOR BUSINESS TO CONSUMERS, BY COUNTRY 2021-2031 (%)
FIGURE 18. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET BY REGION, 2021
FIGURE 19. U.S. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 20. CANADA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 21. MEXICO MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 22. GERMANY MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 23. FRANCE MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 24. UK MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 25. ITALY MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 26. SPAIN MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 27. RUSSIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 28. REST OF EUROPE MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 29. CHINA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 30. JAPAN MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 31. INDIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 32. SOUTH KOREA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 33. AUSTRALIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 34. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 35. BRAZIL MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 36. SOUTH AFRICA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 37. SAUDI ARABIA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 38. REST OF LAMEA MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET, 2021-2031 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 39. TOP WINNING STRATEGIES, BY YEAR
FIGURE 40. TOP WINNING STRATEGIES, BY DEVELOPMENT
FIGURE 41. TOP WINNING STRATEGIES, BY COMPANY
FIGURE 42. PRODUCT MAPPING OF TOP 10 PLAYERS
FIGURE 43. COMPETITIVE DASHBOARD
FIGURE 44. COMPETITIVE HEATMAP: MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE MARKET
FIGURE 45. TOP PLAYER POSITIONING, 2021
FIGURE 46. TATE & LYLE: NET SALES, 2019-2021 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 47. AJINOMOTO CO., INC: NET SALES, 2019-2021 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 48. AJINOMOTO CO., INC: REVENUE SHARE BY SEGMENT, 2021 (%)
FIGURE 49. CARGILL, INCORPORATED: NET REVENUE, 2019-2021 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 50. B&G FOODS, INC: NET SALES, 2019-2021 ($MILLION)

Executive Summary

According to the report titled, “Monosodium Glutamate Market," the monosodium glutamate market was valued at $4.4 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $9.8 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2022 to 2031.

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is primarily used to enhance the flavor of a wide range of food products throughout the world. Since the last 30 years, the food processing sector has become increasingly interested in employing MSG. MSG has been dubbed the most contentious food component due to its unfavorable effects on both humans and animals by numerous research. MSG is a white, crystalline sodium salt of glutamic acid that has no odor. It can exist as a solid with a neutral zwitterionic structure or under slightly acidic conditions.

The expansion of the monosodium glutamate market is expected to be driven by rising demand from the food processing sectors. The global monosodium glutamate market has grown as a result of the expanding food and animal feed sectors, particularly in China and India, which have created both domestic and commercial markets. Fast food’s rising popularity is a significant development that should offer MSG manufacturers a variety of opportunities. The recent surge in the trend of snacking in developing and developed regions has boosted the demand for MSG. Rising popularity for fast food and increasing use of food additives including MSG are likely to influence the growth of the MSG market during forecast period. Food items such as sauces & jams, meat products, dairy products, confectionery, bakeries, and others are prepared and processed by adding monosodium glutamate (MSG). It plays a major role in the food processing and services industry; it has various uses and helps to increase flavor. In the dairy industry, MSG plays an important role as not only does it help in developing flavor. Increasing consumption of ready-to-eat food across the globe owing to hectic lifestyle is expected to fuel the demand for ready-to-eat products including bakery and confectionery products, which boosts the demand for MSG during the forecast period. Furthermore, increasing use of MSG for enhancing various cuisine and luxurious food in hotels and increasing trend of fast food are likely to bolster the growth of the monosodium glutamate market during forecast period. For instance, according to article published by Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology (RJPT) in 2019, Sugar cane, which serves as the primary raw material for MSG, is produced in Brazil at a high rate worldwide. As a result, there are now numerous MSG production companies in that area. The China-based Fufeng Group is the largest manufacturer of MSG, while “Meihua” is the second largest producer, according to the Japan-based company “Ajinomoto,” which claims to hold approximately 30% of the market.

The market for monosodium glutamates has seen significant growth in sales as a result of the rising demand for instant noodles, hotpot, and soups. Glutamates have a strong flavor and are used to season meat. These flavor boosters are the perfect choice for quick-service restaurants because of their high quality and affordable attributes. Monosodium g Due to their soothing effects, glutamates are also extensively used in the food processing business due to their soothing effects. Additionally, Monosodium glutamates has the ability to heighten the taste of the traditional Japanese umami flavor.

According to the market analysis, the monosodium glutamate market is segmented into end user, sales channel, and region. By end user, it is segregated into food processing & services industry, livestock & pet food industry, retail sector and others. On the basis of sales channel, it is segmented into business to business and business to consumers. The business to consumer segment is further segregated into supermarket/hypermarket, online stores and others. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Germany and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East and Africa).

The key players profiled in the study include HIYA INTERNATIONAL, PURAMAT, MEIHUA HOLDINGS GROUP CO., LTD, Fufeng Group, Ningxia Eppen Biotech Co., Ltd, Linghua Group Limited, Vedan International (Holdings) Limited., Arshine Pharmaceutical Co., Ajinomoto, Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Company Limited, Glutamate Association, Cargill, Incorporated, COFCO Biochemical, Foodchem International Corporation and PRAKASH CHEMICALS AGENCIES PVT. LTD. The players in the market have been actively engaged in the adoption various strategies such as acquisition, product launch and expansion to remain competitive and gain an advantage over the competitors in the market.

Key Market Insights

  • By end user, the livestock and pet food industry segment is estimated to reach $1,383.5 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 8.6%. However, the retail sector segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.
  • Based on sales channel, the business to consumers segment is estimated to reach $2,419.9 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 9.4%.
  • Based on region, North America was the second highest revenue contributor and is estimated to reach $2,088.5 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 7.5%.

Companies Mentioned

  • Foodchem International Corporation
  • Cargill, Incorporated
  • B&G Foods, Inc
  • Tate & Lyle
  • RM Chemicals
  • Linghua Group Limited
  • Puramate
  • The Glutamate Association
  • Ajinomoto Co., Inc
  • Meihua Holdings Group Co, Ltd

Methodology

The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.

They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.

They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:

  • Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
  • Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
  • Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
  • Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
  • Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast

Furthermore, the accuracy of the data will be analyzed and validated by conducting additional primaries with various industry experts and KOLs. They also provide robust post-sales support to clients.

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Table Information

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages234
PublishedFebruary 2023
Forecast Period2021 - 2031
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2021 $ 4395.3 million
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2031 $ 9759.5 million
Compound Annual Growth Rate8.3%
Regions CoveredGlobal
No. of Companies Mentioned10

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