Monosodium Glutamate Market Report 2026

The monosodium glutamate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.97 billion in 2025 to $6.36 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 global processed food industry, widespread use in asian cuisine, growth of instant food products, established fermentation-based production methods, rising demand for taste enhancement solutions.

The monosodium glutamate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sodium reduction strategies, expansion of packaged food consumption in emerging markets, growing demand for cost-effective flavor enhancers, increasing regulatory standardization, rising investments in clean-label msg alternatives. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for umami-rich flavor enhancers, rising use in processed and convenience foods, growing adoption of low-sodium msg variants, expansion of customized msg blends, enhanced focus on food safety compliance.

The growing popularity of processed foods is expected to drive the expansion of the monosodium glutamate (MSG) market. Processed foods undergo various alterations such as cooking, curing, smoking, fermenting, or ingredient additions for preservation or flavor enhancement. This trend is driven by busy lifestyles, convenience, and evolving dietary preferences. MSG, known for its ability to enhance savory umami taste, is widely used in processed foods to improve flavor and increase consumer appeal. Its role in enhancing palatability makes it a valuable ingredient in the food industry. For example, in 2023, the US Department of Agriculture reported a 1.7% increase in the total value of US processed food exports, highlighting the growing significance of ready-to-eat and processed foods in stimulating the MSG market.

Leading companies in the MSG market are focusing on developing innovative methods for large-scale production of recombinant proteins. This novel approach has the potential to revolutionize production processes for a wide range of valuable proteins, including those from milk, eggs, supplements for baby food, nutraceuticals, and therapeutic molecules. For instance, in May 2024, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) introduced a safer alternative method using MSG as a food additive in the mass production of recombinant proteins. This innovative expression system offers broader applications in biotechnology industries, facilitating efficient production of diverse proteins crucial for various health and nutritional applications.

In January 2023, Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition North America Inc., a US-based company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of amino acid-based products and food solutions, completed the acquisition of More Than Gourmet (MTG) for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is aimed at leveraging MTG's expertise in liquid seasonings, broths, and sauces to enhance Ajinomoto's ability to offer customized menu proposals to food service and restaurant customers. More Than Gourmet (MTG), based in the US, is recognized for its production of high-quality culinary products, including sauces and broths.

Major companies operating in the monosodium glutamate market are COFCO Group, Kerry Group, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Foodchem International Corporation, McCormick & Company, Fufeng Group, Meihua Holdings Group, Tate & Lyle plc, B&G Foods Inc., Vedan International (Holdings) Limited, Triangulum Chemicals Private Limited, Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Company Limited, Gremount International Company Limited, Fooding Group Limited, Sunshine Chemicals Company, Great American Spice Company, RM Chemicals, Puramate, Linghua Group Limited, Sunrise Chemicals.

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

The monosodium glutamate market consists of sales of fermentation-based monosodium glutamate, hydrolyzed-based monosodium glutamate, monosodium glutamate solutions, and monosodium glutamate blenders. 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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