Pectin Market Report 2026

The pectin market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.36 billion in 2025 to $1.46 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of jam and jelly production, rising fruit processing activities, increased use in bakery and dairy applications, availability of citrus and apple raw materials, development of commercial extraction techniques.

The pectin market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for natural food additives, rising focus on sugar reduction, expansion of pharmaceutical applications, growing use in plant-based dairy alternatives, increasing investments in specialty food ingredients. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for natural gelling agents, rising use in low-sugar food formulations, growing adoption of citrus-based pectin, expansion of functional food applications, enhanced focus on clean-label ingredients.

The rising consumption of food and beverages is expected to drive the growth of the pectin market going forward. Food and beverages include cooked or processed edible products consumed by humans, and pectin is widely used in these products because it helps regulate blood sugar levels and supports digestive health. In addition, food and beverage consumption is increasing due to factors such as higher disposable incomes, rapid urbanization, and evolving lifestyle patterns. For instance, in 2023, the National Association of Convenience Stores, a US-based industry organization, reported that total industry foodservice sales - including prepared foods, commissary items, and dispensed beverages - accounted for 26.9% of in-store sales, up from 25.6% in 2022. Furthermore, prepared food sales increased by 12.2% per store per month in 2023 compared to the previous year, making it the leading in-store sales category. Therefore, the growing consumption of food and beverages is fueling the expansion of the pectin market.

Major companies in the pectin market are responding to consumer demands by developing label-friendly pectin. Label-friendly pectin aligns with clean or clear labeling criteria in food and beverage products. In September 2023, Cargill Incorporated introduced UniPECTINE LMCPlus, a specialized solution for low-sugar and high-fruit jams and bakery fruit fillings. This pectin variant offers superior performance in gel strength and spreadability compared to standard LMC, meeting the preferences of consumers focused on sugar reduction and clean label choices.

In June 2024, Tate & Lyle, a UK-based company specializing in the production of sweeteners, starches, and other food ingredients, acquired CP Kelco ApS for an amount of $1.8 billion. Tate & Lyle's acquisitions generally focus on enhancing its ingredient portfolio, expanding its capabilities in health and wellness solutions, and reinforcing its position in key markets. CP Kelco is a Denmark-based provider of nature-based ingredient solutions, primarily serving the food, beverage, and personal care industries.

Major companies operating in the pectin market are CP Kelco, Cargill Incorporated, Herbstreith and Fox GmbH, Naturex Inc., Lucid Colloids Ltd, Silvateam SpA, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Ingredion Incorporated, International Flavors and Fragrances Inc., FMC Corporation, Yantai Andre Pectin Co. Ltd, Tate & Lyle LLC, Ceamsa, B.&V.SRL, Haisheng Group, Pomona's Universal Pectin, JM Huber Corporation, Pacific Pectin Inc., Jinfeng Pectin, Yuning Bio-Tec, Obipektin AG.

Europe was the largest region in the pectin market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the pectin market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the pectin 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 pectin market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The pectin market consists of sales modified pectin, low methoxyl pectin, high methoxyl pectin, and amidated pectin 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.

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