The Global Specialty Food Ingredients Market Size was worth US$ 79.81 billion in 2021, and it is estimated to value US 121.6 billion by the end of 2026, expanding at an annual compound rate of 6.2% between 2021 and 2026.
Special food ingredients are elements commonly used in the texture, color, emulsion, and preservation of food. These ingredients improve the nutritional profile of processed foods. Specialty food ingredients provide the requirements to promote overall melting from the farm gate level to the final stage of value-added processed foods. Special food ingredients offer technical and functional benefits that play an essential role in the development of a wide range of safe, qualitative, tasty, healthy and affordable food. Special food ingredients are synthesized naturally or artificially. These ingredients are designed and used for essential recipes and other specific purposes. Food and beverage manufacturers use unique food ingredients to improve the texture, appearance, and taste of the finished product.
In addition, these ingredients extend the shelf life of food. The US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) and other food safety agencies around the world carefully monitor specialty food ingredients to ensure accurate labeling and safe food intake. The improvements in technology are supporting the companies functioning in this industry to create novel products and solutions.
REPORT COVERAGE:
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REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
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Market Size Available |
2020 – 2026 |
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Base Year |
2020 |
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Forecast Period |
2021 - 2026 |
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CAGR |
6.2% |
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Segments Covered |
By Type, Application, Source and Region |
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Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities |
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Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
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Market Leaders Profiled |
Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Incorporated, Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle, Naturex S.A, Prinova Group LLC, HR Hansen Group, Koninklijke DSM N.V, Royal DSM N.V. and Others. |
The industry is expected to grow substantially during the forecast period as the application of these products increases in the modern processing sector to meet a wide range of demands for different product qualities.
Functional foods include some bacterial strains and products of plant and animal origin that contain bioactive compounds that are beneficial to human health and help reduce the risk of chronic disease. Increased consumer awareness of various types of functional food ingredients, including protein and amino acids, vitamins, essential oils, minerals, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, prebiotics, probiotics, flavonoids, and carotenoids and hydrocolloids; And its health benefits are driving a significant market share in the global specialty food ingredient industry. As the demand for processed and convenience foods increases and the need for nutritious organic products increases, the industry is supposed to be boosted.
Unique ingredients are essential products to ensure the well-being of a wide range of processed foods. From a wide range of macro components like fiber, carbohydrates, fats, and specific proteins to other micro components that include minerals, vitamins, and enzymes, a variety of unique ingredients generally perform a variety of functional activities to improve the quality and taste of your diet. The health, nutrition and technology-related features of this product make meals enjoyable, delicious, safe, healthy and affordable. Therefore, these benefits associated with unique food ingredients are expected to be the main driving force in the industry. In addition to these benefits, these ingredients are considered one of the few top suitable options for sustainable food processing. These ingredients provide solutions that improve the efficiency of your resources by reducing downstream losses and overall value chains due to their highly effective impact on food storage and processing.
Some of the specialty ingredients, such as packaging gas and preservatives, help reduce food waste by extending the shelf life of the finished/processed product. The benefits of these factors are the main factors that are supposed to increase additional demand during the outlook period. The global industry has witnessed a large number of participants from multinational companies. There are several companies that are actively taking over and acquiring to enhance their product portfolio to meet changing consumer preferences based on the customized needs of food manufacturers. Multinational companies are acquiring medium-sized companies that are specialized in technological development but lack funds for expansion. These initiatives are one of the main trends in the industry and have led the entire market in recent years.
Stringent regulations and rigorous inspections of the food industry are key factors in slowing the growth of the worldwide specialty food ingredients market during the prediction period. Various regulatory agencies, such as the United Nations Food and Drug Administration and the Food and Agriculture Organization, continue to monitor the use of chemicals in food. Due to these regulations, manufacturers must be approved for the manufacture and distribution of products, which delays the entire process.
The Asia Pacific was the world's largest regional market and is anticipated to generate more than $ 39 billion in sales by 2025, which is home to the world's largest food processing industry. China has the most significant number of unique materials manufacturing and processing companies in the region. Along with this, some industry players are moving their production bases to emerge economies such as India, Thailand, and Vietnam as skilled but affordable labor becomes available. China is also among the leading exporters of these specialty food ingredients. Due to these factors, demand in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain at the highest level in the world.
Europe was the second-largest market. Europe has been known for its world-famous cuisine, and with changes in consumer demand, various innovations sometimes occur in new receipts. Countries such as France, Italy and Belgium are the largest importers of unique ingredients. Production and demand for specialty food ingredients increase when there are a reasonable number of confectionery and processing companies in Germany and the UK.
Major Key Players in the Global Specialty Food Ingredients Market are
1. Introduction
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the report
1.3 Study Assumptions
1.4 Base Currency, Base Year and Forecast Periods
2. Research Methodology
2.1 Analysis Design
2.2 Research Phases
2.2.1 Secondary Research
2.2.2 Primary Research
2.2.3 Data Modeling
2.2.4 Expert Validation
2.3 Study Timeline
3. Report Overview
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Key Inferences
4. Market Dynamics
4.1 Impact Analysis
4.1.1 Drivers
4.1.2 Restraints
4.1.3 Opportunities
4.2 Regulatory Environment
4.3 Technology Timeline & Recent Trends
5. Competitor Benchmarking Analysis
5.1 Key Player Benchmarking
5.1.1 Market share analysis
5.1.2 Products/Service
5.1.3 Regional Presence
5.2 Mergers & Acquisition Landscape
5.3 Joint Ventures & Collaborations
6. Market Segmentation
6.1 Specialty Food Ingredients Market, By Type
6.1.1 Functional Food Ingredients
6.1.2 Sugar Alternatives
6.1.3 Specialty Starches
6.1.4 Nutraceuticals
6.1.5 Preservatives
6.1.6 Emulsifiers
6.1.7 Enzymes
6.1.8 Colors and Flavors
6.1.9 Market Size Estimations & Forecasts (2021-2026)
6.1.10 Y-o-Y Growth Rate Analysis
6.1.11 Market Attractiveness Index
6.2 Specialty Food Ingredients Market, By Application
6.2.1 Bakery & Confectionery
6.2.2 Dairy & Frozen Foods
6.2.3 Meat Products
6.2.4 Functional Foods & Beverages
6.2.5 Dietary Supplements
6.2.6 Market Size Estimations & Forecasts (2021-2026)
6.2.7 Y-o-Y Growth Rate Analysis
6.2.8 Market Attractiveness Index
6.3 Specialty Food Ingredients Market, By Source
6.3.1 Natural
6.3.2 Synthetic
6.3.3 Market Size Estimations & Forecasts (2021-2026)
6.3.4 Y-o-Y Growth Rate Analysis
6.3.5 Market Attractiveness Index
7. Geographical Landscape
7.1 Global Identity Governance and Administration Market, by Region
7.2 North America - Market Analysis (2021-2026)
7.2.1 By Country
7.2.1.1 USA
7.2.1.2 Canada
7.2.2 By Type
7.2.3 By Application
7.2.4 By Source
7.3 Europe
7.3.1 By Country
7.3.1.1 UK
7.3.1.2 France
7.3.1.3 Germany
7.3.1.4 Spain
7.3.1.5 Italy
7.3.1.6 Rest of Europe
7.3.2 By Type
7.3.3 By Application
7.3.4 By Source
7.4 Asia Pacific
7.4.1 By Country
7.4.1.1 China
7.4.1.2 India
7.4.1.3 Japan
7.4.1.4 South Korea
7.4.1.5 South East Asia
7.4.1.6 Australia & NZ
7.4.1.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
7.4.2 By Type
7.4.3 By Application
7.4.4 By Source
7.5 Latin America
7.5.1 By Country
7.5.1.1 Brazil
7.5.1.2 Argentina
7.5.1.3 Mexico
7.5.1.4 Rest of Latin America
7.5.2 By Type
7.5.3 By Application
7.5.4 By Source
7.6 Middle East and Africa
7.6.1 By Country
7.6.1.1 Middle East
7.6.1.2 Africa
7.6.2 By Type
7.6.3 By Application
7.6.4 By Source
8. Key Player Analysis
8.1 Archer Daniels Midland Company
8.1.1 Business Description
8.1.2 Products/Service
8.1.3 Financials
8.1.4 SWOT Analysis
8.1.5 Recent Developments
8.1.6 Analyst Overview
8.2 Cargill, Incorporated
8.3 Ingredion Incorporated
8.4 Tate & Lyle
8.5 Naturex S.A
8.6 Kerry Group
8.7 Prinova Group LLC
8.8 HR Hansen Group
8.9 Koninklijke DSM N.V
8.10 Royal DSM N.V.
9. Market Outlook & Investment Opportunities
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