The Food Stabilizer Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 5801.12 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.9% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Food stabilizers are food additives that are added to processed foods and beverages to maintain uniform consistency and texture throughout the shelf life of the product. They are used to stabilize emulsions, foams, dispersions and prevent crystallization. Stabilizers help to maintain appearance, texture, structure and stability of foods during storage, transport and shelf life. Common food stabilizers include gelatin, pectin, guar gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum and cellulose.
Market key trends:
The Food Stabilizer Market is witnessing high growth owing to increasing demand for convenience and processed foods globally. With rising urbanization and busy lifestyle, demand for packaged and ready to eat foods has increased significantly. Food stabilizers play an important role in processed food industry by improving texture, appearance and extending shelf life of products. They allow foods to retain their natural qualities when faced with temperature fluctuations and other stresses during processing, transportation and storage. They help processed food products such as dairy products, beverages, bakery products, confectioneries, sauces among others to have consistent texture over time. The growth in processed food industry is fueling the demand for food stabilizers market over the forecast period.
Porter's Analysis
Threat of new entrants: The food stabilizer market requires intensive capital investment and regulatory compliances which act as entry barriers for new players.
Bargaining power of buyers: The food stabilizer market has several established buyers like food & beverage manufacturers. However, alternates to food stabilizers is also available which keeps the bargaining power of buyers in check.
Bargaining power of suppliers: The key raw materials required for manufacturing food stabilizers are non-substitutable. However, the presence of several global suppliers reduces their bargaining power.
Threat of new substitutes: Various alternative stabilizing agents such as gums are available which poses threats from substitutes.
Competitive rivalry: The food stabilizer market is dominated by few global players intensifying competition.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Food stabilizers help extend the shelf life of foods and offer texture, consistency and stability to food products.
Weakness: High dependency on raw material prices and strict regulations associated with use of food additives.
Opportunity: Increasing demand for convenience and packaged food products worldwide presents market opportunities.
Threats: Alternatives available and consumer preference for clean label and non-GMO products are key threats.
Key Takeaways
The Global Food Stabilizer Market Size is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 6.9% over the forecast period, due to increasing demand for processed and packaged foods. The Asia Pacific region currently dominates the market owing to rising food processing industry in major economies like India and China.
Regionally, the developing economies in the Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at a highest CAGR over the forecast period. Countries like India, China, Indonesia and others are witnessing rising urbanization combined with growing middle-class population which in turn is driving the demand for processed food products in the region.
Key players operating in the food stabilizer market are BASF SE, Cargill Inc., Celanese Corporation, Chr. Hansen A/S, DuPont, JEY'S F.I. INC, Kerry Group, Koninklijke DSM N.V, and The Archer Daniels Midland Company. Key players are focused on boosting production capacities and new product launches to consolidate their market position.
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