Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market Report 2026

The sodium reduction ingredients market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.56 billion in 2025 to $1.72 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising consumer awareness of hypertension risks, regulatory pressure on food sodium levels, increased use of processed and packaged foods, expansion of functional food formulations, availability of mineral-based substitutes.

The sodium reduction ingredients market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for low-sodium processed foods, increasing innovation in flavor enhancement systems, rising adoption by bakery and snack manufacturers, expansion of health-focused food portfolios, growing use in ready-to-eat meals. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of potassium-based salt alternatives, rising use of yeast extract flavor enhancers, growing demand for clean-label sodium reduction solutions, expansion of functional ingredient blends, enhanced focus on taste masking technologies.

The rising demand for processed foods is expected to propel the growth of the sodium reduction ingredients market going forward. Processed food refers to food items that have undergone modification during preparation. Increasing income levels resulting from economic growth, particularly in emerging economies, have contributed to higher consumption of processed and fast foods. Sodium is commonly added to processed and packaged foods for multiple purposes, including inhibiting microbial growth, enhancing flavor and texture, and supporting baking and meat curing processes. For instance, in April 2024, according to a report published by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), a US-based trade association, total industry foodservice sales - including prepared foods, commissary items, and dispensed beverages - accounted for 26.9% of in-store sales in 2023, up from 25.6% in 2022, with prepared food sales per store per month increasing by 12.2%. Therefore, the growing demand for packaged and processed foods is driving the growth of the sodium reduction ingredients market.

Major companies operating in the sodium reduction ingredients market are increasingly engaging in strategic partnerships to strengthen their market presence. A business strategic partnership is a formal collaboration between two or more companies, typically established through contractual agreements, to achieve shared commercial objectives. For instance, in May 2023, Cargill, a US-based food company, entered into a partnership with CIECH. This collaboration is intended to expand Cargill’s product portfolio and provide European food manufacturers with access to a comprehensive range of specialty and evaporated food salt solutions. CIECH is a Poland-based chemical company.

In January 2025, Solina, a France-based provider of savory food solutions, acquired Advanced Food Systems, Inc. (AFS) for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Solina aims to broaden its presence in North America and strengthen its range of functional and flavor solutions by incorporating AFS’s expertise in ingredient systems and product performance technologies. Advanced Food Systems, Inc. is a US-based company specializing in custom dry seasoning blends and functional ingredient systems used across meat, poultry, frozen foods, sauces, marinades, and sodium reduction applications.

Major companies operating in the sodium reduction ingredients market are Cargill Incorporated, Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Kerry Group PLC, Givaudan SA, Innophos Holdings Inc., Tate & Lyle PLC, Biospringer, Corbion NV, Advanced Food Systems Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Dr. Paul Lohmann GmbH & Co. KGaA, K+S Kali GmbH, Koninklijke DSM NV, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., DSM Food Specialties BV, Jungbunzlauer International AG, Fufeng Group Company Limited, Meihua Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Foodchem International Corporation, Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co. Ltd., Qingdao Huifenghe MSG Co. Ltd., Shandong Qilu Biotechnology Group Co. Ltd., Saltwell AB, Savoury Systems International, Salt of the Earth Ltd., Sensient Technologies Corporation, Associated British Foods PLC, Ingredion Incorporated.

North America was the largest region in the sodium reduction ingredients market share in 2025. The regions covered in the sodium reduction ingredients 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 sodium reduction ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The sodium reduction ingredients market consists of sales of sea salts, salt blends, natural peptide extracts, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, mushrooms and soy. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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