The global food grade carrageenan market (Mercado de carragenina de calidad alimentaria) will reach a valuation of USD 1.3 billion in 2024, attributed to factors such as emerging markets for processed foods. The trend is set to create new opportunities for the market, leading to a projected CAGR of 7.1% between 2024 and 2034, and reaching a total valuation of approximately USD 2.6 billion by 2034.
There is a growing demand for food products that cater to specific health needs, such as reduced fat or sugar free options, with an aging population globally. Carrageenan enables the formulation of such products while maintaining desired sensory properties.
The development of clean meat alternatives, such as cultured meat and plant based meat substitutes, presents an opportunity for carrageenan as an ingredient to enhance texture and juiciness, mimicking the sensory experience of traditional meat products.
Carrageenan is used in meat and seafood products to improve moisture retention, texture, and sliceability. The demand for carrageenan in these categories will rise, as consumers seek healthier and more convenient protein options. Collaborations between carrageenan producers, food manufacturers, and research institutions can drive innovation, leading to the development of new formulations, applications, and production methods.
Carrageenan is naturally gluten free, making it a suitable ingredient for manufacturers looking to cater to consumers with gluten sensitivities or those following a gluten free diet. The increasing demand for gluten free products presents an opportunity for carrageenan usage.
The growth of e-commerce platforms and direct to consumer channels provides carrageenan suppliers with new avenues to reach customers, particularly small and medium sized food producers and startups.
Manufacturers are increasingly offering customized carrageenan blends and formulations tailored to specific applications and customer requirements, allowing for greater versatility and optimization in various food products. Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of food production.
Carrageenan producers focusing on sustainable sourcing practices, transparent supply chains, and traceability initiatives can capitalize on consumer preferences for environmentally friendly products.
Key Takeaways from the Market Study
- Global food grade carrageenan market was valued at US$ 7 million in 2023.
- From 2019 to 2023, the market demand expanded at a CAGR of 6.3%.
- The market in India to expand at a CAGR of 6.2% through 2034.
- By application, the food processing segment to account for a share of 25.5% in 2024.
- The market in China will expand at a CAGR of 5.3% through 2034.
- In terms of function, the gelling agent segment to account for a share of 34.5% in 2024.
“Ongoing advancements in extraction, purification, and processing technologies for carrageenan production can lead to increased efficiency, cost effectiveness, and quality improvement,” remarks an FMI analyst.
Competitive Landscape
Prominent players in the food grade carrageenan market are DuPont, Cargill, CP Kelco, Ashland Inc., Ingredion, Ceamsa, W Hydrocolloids, Inc., Gelymar, Ina Food Industry Co. Ltd., and ACCEL Carrageenan Corporation, among others.
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Company Portfolio
- CP Kelco offers carrageenan solutions under its GENU Carrageenan brand, providing a variety of refined and semi refined carrageenan products tailored to meet specific customer needs. Their carrageenan portfolio includes options for texture modification, stabilization, and gelling in food and beverage formulations.
- Ashland Inc. provides carrageenan products under its Food and Beverage Specialty Ingredients division. Their carrageenan offerings are designed to enhance texture, stability, and mouthfeel in food applications such as dairy, desserts, sauces, and plant based products, meeting the demand for clean label and natural ingredients.
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Future Market Insights offers an unbiased analysis of the global food grade carrageenan market, providing historical data for 2019 to 2023 and forecast statistics from 2024 to 2034.
To understand opportunities in the food grade carrageenan market, the market is segmented on the basis of product type (iota, kappa, lambda), function (gelling agent, thickening agent, stabilizer, other functions), and application (pharmaceutical, beauty and personal care, food processing, other applications), across seven major regions (North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South Asia & Pacific, East Asia, and the Middle East & Africa.).
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