Demand for Food Thickening Agents Market to Soar on Back of Novel Variants
The recent past has witnessed significant investments in research and development of food thickening agents. Manufacturers have been exploring new herb variants to create new specifications in order to differentiate their product portfolio. Konjac, an East Asia tuber has gained prominence among food thickening agents. Owing to its high viscosity, Konjac flour is finding application in soups, sauces, gravies, puddings and pie fillings. Companies like CP Kelco, Clara Foods, AgTech, and Forbidden Foods Group have introduced vegan or gluten-free products in the market. Owing to these advancements, the industry is projected to witness an absolute dollar opportunity of US$ 1 Bn between 2019 and 2028.
Plant-based and Seaweed-based Food Thickening Agents Exhibit High Growth
The trend of clean-labelling has received a lot of impetus in the food and beverages sector. Owing to this, Companies are focusing on manufacturing clean-label products in food thickening agents market. This has led to increase in the demand for food thickening agents which are produced from natural sources like plants and seaweeds. Plant-based and seaweed-based food thickening agents currently account for more than half of the market share, with steady growth of 4% between 2019 and 2028.
Asia Pacific Market Resurgent as Demand for Food Thickening Agents Heightens
Food thickening agents market in Asia Pacific is forecasted to grow at an impressive CAGR of nearly 7%. Companies in this region are increasingly penetrating ASEAN countries and Japan to address the demands of the rapidly proliferating food processing industry. Heavy investments in production of food thickening agents like guar complex in India is anticipated to supplement the food thickening agent market. Asia Pacific market for food thickening agents will show an upward trend during the forecast period and is projected to grow 2X during the forecast period.

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Inorganic Strategies to Keep Market Growth on Track
Tier 1 players account for ~ 30% of revenue share in the food thickening agents market. Key companies in food thickening agent market are CARGILL, Ingredion Inc., CP Kelco, Darling Ingredients, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM). These companies are primarily concentrated in regions such as North America, Europe, and Australia. Various strategy implementations like mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures by top-tier players has increased their market share and global presence in the food thickening agents market. On the back of these factors, the market is expected to move towards consolidation.
- In January 2020, ADM acquired Portugal-based Yerbalatina Phytoactives, a natural plant-based extracts and ingredients manufacturer.
- In March 2019, ADM acquired Germany based citrus-ingredient supplier Erich Ziegler which provides compounds in the flavor, food, and beverage industries
- In March 2019, Ingredion Inc. acquired potato starch manufacturer USA-based Western Polymer. Western polymer is the largest cationic potato starch supplier.
- In March 2019, Cargill Acquired Smet, a Belgium Chocolate and Sweets Decorations Supplier. This acquisition is expected to increase investments of the company in food thickening agents.
- In July 2018, ADM entered into a joint venture with Aston Foods Inc. to establish the presence of the company in Russia.

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Food Thickening Agents Market: Report Summary and Scope
Study offers a comprehensive overview on diverse features that are inducing demand, revenue generation and sales in food thickening agents market across the globe.
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Food thickening Agents Market: Segmentation
Fact.MR’s study has done the segmentation of food thickening agents market on the basis of application, source, and region.
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Food Thickening Agents Market: Analysis on Market Size Evaluation
Predictions of food thickening agents market, encompassing current as well as forthcoming projected values estimates and analysis on region-wise demand trends and price index have been assimilated in the report.
Market estimates at the regional and global scale for food thickening agents are available in terms of “US$ Mn.” A Y-o-Y growth contrast on prominent food thickening agents market segments, along with the market attractiveness valuation computes understandings brought in the report. Metrics mentioned above are also followed based on food thickening agents applications where food thickening agents witness a steady demand.
Food Thickening Agents Market: Scrutinized Assessment on Regional Segments
Weighted sections have been elaborated in the report on food thickening agents market, which delivers projection on the regional markets. These chapters brighten the regional macros (political economic, and business environment outlook), which are expected to have a significant impact on the growth of food thickening agents market during period of forecast.
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Food Thickening Agents Market: In-depth Analysis on Competitive Landscape
The report ends with a section on the competition scenario of food thickening agents market, along with the profiles of major companies contributing to the market expansion. Essential and up-to-date data as well as information correlated to the market performers, who principally engage in the production and supply of food thickening agents, has been brought with the help of a detailed dashboard view. Market share analysis and comparison of prominent players provided in the report permits the report readers to plan preemptive steps to advance their businesses.
Company profiles have been shared with report, which exerts essentials such as product portfolio, along with an all-inclusive SWOT analysis on each player recognized along with the company policies identification and analysis. The company presence mapped and presented through the matrix for all the prominent players of the market functioning in food thickening agents market offers readers with actionable intellect, which helps in thoughtfully presenting the market status, and making decisive predictions on the competition levels in food thickening agents market. Major companies operating in global food thickening agents market, include Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ingredion Inc., Tate & Lyle PLC, Ashland Inc., CP Kelco Inc., Kerry Group PLC and others.
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Market Overview
1.2. Market Analysis
1.3. Fact.MR Analysis and Recommendations
2. Market Introduction
2.1. Market Definition
2.2. Market Taxonomy
3. Food Thickening Agents Market Background
3.1. Macro-Economic Factors
3.2. Opportunity Analysis
3.3. Global Economic Outlook
3.4. Regulatory Scenario
3.5. Value Chain Analysis
3.6. Market Dynamics
3.6.1. Drivers
3.6.2. Restraints
3.6.3. Trends
3.6.4. Opportunity
3.7. Key Development & Product Launches
3.8. Forecast Factors – Relevance and Impact
4. Global Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis 2014–2018 and Forecast 2019–2028
4.1. Market Volume (Tons) Projections
4.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) Projections
4.2.1. Y-o-Y Projections
4.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis
5. Global Food Thickening Agents Market Pricing Analysis
5.1. Regional Average Pricing Analysis
5.1.1. North America
5.1.2. Latin America
5.1.3. Western Europe
5.1.4. Eastern Europe
5.1.5. Japan
5.1.6. Asia Pacific Excluding Japan
5.1.7. Middle East & Africa
5.2. Pricing Analysis, By Source
6. Global Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis 2014–2018 and Forecast 2019–2028, by Source
6.1. Introduction
6.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis By Source
6.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis By Source
6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) By Source, 2014–2018
6.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Source, 2019-2028
6.3.1. Plant
6.3.1.1. Guar Gum
6.3.1.2. Gum Arabic
6.3.1.3. Locust Bean Gum
6.3.1.4. Pectin
6.3.1.5. Starches
6.3.1.6. Others
6.3.2. Seaweed
6.3.2.1. Carrageenan
6.3.2.2. Agar
6.3.2.3. Alginate
6.3.3. Microbial
6.3.3.1. Gellan Gum
6.3.3.2. Curdlan
6.3.3.3. Xanthum Gum
6.3.4. Animal (Gelatin)
6.3.5. Synthetic
6.3.5.1. Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC)
6.3.5.2. Methyl cellulose
6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Source
7. Global Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis 2014–2018 and Forecast 2019–2028, By Application
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis By Application
7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis By Application
7.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) By Application, 2014–2018
7.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Application, 2019-2028
7.3.1. Bakery & Confectionery
7.3.2. Meat & Poultry
7.3.3. Sauces & Dressings
7.3.4. Beverages
7.3.5. Dairy Products
7.3.6. Others
7.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
8. Global Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis and Forecast, By Region
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis By Region
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis By Region
8.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) By Region, 2014–2018
8.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Region, 2019-2028
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Latin America
8.3.3. Western Europe
8.3.4. Eastern Europe
8.3.5. Asia Pacific excluding Japan
8.3.6. Japan
8.3.7. Middle East & Africa
8.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
9. North America Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis 2014-2019 and Forecast 2019–2028
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) By Market Segments, 2014–2018
9.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Segments, 2019-2028
9.3.1. By Country
9.3.1.1. U.S.
9.3.1.2. Canada
9.3.2. By Source
9.3.3. By Application
9.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
9.4.1. By Country
9.4.2. By Source
9.4.3. By Application
10. Latin America Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis 2014-2019 and Forecast 2019–2028
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) By Market Segments, 2014–2018
10.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Segments, 2019-2028
10.3.1. By Country
10.3.1.1. Brazil
10.3.1.2. Mexico
10.3.1.3. Rest of Latin America
10.3.2. By Source
10.3.3. By Application
10.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
10.4.1. By Country
10.4.2. By Source
10.4.3. By Application
11. Western Europe Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis 2014-2019 and Forecast 2019–2028
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) By Market Segments, 2014–2018
11.3. Sales Revenue US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Segments, 2019-2028
11.3.1. By Country
11.3.1.1. Germany
11.3.1.2. United Kingdom
11.3.1.3. France
11.3.1.4. Italy
11.3.1.5. Spain
11.3.1.6. Benelux
11.3.1.7. Nordic Region
11.3.1.8. Rest of Western Europe
11.3.2. By Source
11.3.3. By Application
11.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
11.4.1. By Country
11.4.2. By Source
11.4.3. By Application
12. Eastern Europe Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis 2014-2019 and Forecast 2019–2028
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) By Market Segments, 2014–2018
12.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Segments, 2019-2028
12.3.1. By Country
12.3.1.1. Russia
12.3.1.2. Poland
12.3.1.3. Rest of Eastern Europe
12.3.2. By Source
12.3.3. By Application
12.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
12.4.1. By Country
12.4.2. By form
12.4.3. By Application
13. APEJ Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis 2014-2019 and Forecast 2019–2028
13.1. Introduction
13.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) By Market Segments, 2014–2018
13.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Segments, 2019-2028
13.3.1. By Country
13.3.1.1. India
13.3.1.2. China
13.3.1.3. South Korea
13.3.1.4. ASEAN
13.3.1.5. Australia & New Zealand
13.3.1.6. Rest of APAC
13.3.2. By Source
13.3.3. By Application
13.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
13.4.1. By Country
13.4.2. By Source
13.4.3. By Application
14. Japan Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis 2014-2019 and Forecast 2019–2028
14.1. Introduction
14.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) By Market Segments, 2014–2018
14.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Segments, 2019-2028
14.3.1. By Source
14.3.2. By Application
14.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
14.4.1. By Source
14.4.2. By Application
15. Middle East & Africa Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis 2014-2019 and Forecast 2019–2028
15.1. Introduction
15.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) By Market Segments, 2014–2018
15.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Segments, 2019-2028
15.3.1. By Country
15.3.1.1. GCC Countries
15.3.1.2. South Africa
15.3.1.3. Rest of MEA
15.3.2. By Source
15.3.3. By Application
15.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
15.4.1. By Country
15.4.2. By Source
15.4.3. By Application
16. Food Thickening Agents Market Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast 2019-2029, Country Analysis
16.1. Introduction
16.2. U.S. Food Thickening Agents Market
16.2.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.2.1.1. By Source
16.2.1.2. By Application
16.3. Canada Food Thickening Agents Market
16.3.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.3.1.1. By Source
16.3.1.2. By Application
16.4. Brazil Food Thickening Agents Market
16.4.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.4.1.1. By Source
16.4.1.2. By Application
16.5. Mexico Food Thickening Agents Market
16.5.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.5.1.1. By Source
16.5.1.2. By Application
16.6. Germany Food Thickening Agents Market
16.6.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.6.1.1. By Source
16.6.1.2. By Application
16.7. U.K. Food Thickening Agents Market
16.7.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.7.1.1. By Source
16.7.1.2. By Application
16.8. France Food Thickening Agents Market
16.8.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.8.1.1. By Source
16.8.1.2. By Application
16.9. Italy Food Thickening Agents Market
16.9.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.9.1.1. By Source
16.9.1.2. By Application
16.10. Spain Food Thickening Agents Market
16.10.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.10.1.1. By Source
16.10.1.2. By Application
16.11. Benelux Food Thickening Agents Market
16.11.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.11.1.1. By Source
16.11.1.2. By Application
16.12. Russia Food Thickening Agents Market
16.12.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.12.1.1. By Source
16.12.1.2. By Application
16.13. Poland Food Thickening Agents Market
16.13.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.13.1.1. By Source
16.13.1.2. By Application
16.14. India Food Thickening Agents Market
16.14.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.14.1.1. By Source
16.14.1.2. By Application
16.15. China Food Thickening Agents Market
16.15.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.15.1.1. By Source
16.15.1.2. By Application
16.16. South Korea Food Thickening Agents Market
16.16.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.16.1.1. By Source
16.16.1.2. By Application
16.17. ASEAN Food Thickening Agents Market
16.17.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy
16.17.1.1. By Source
16.17.1.2. By Application
17. Competition Analysis
17.1. Competition Dashboard
17.2. Competitive Benchmarking
17.3. Competition Developments
18. Company Profiles
18.1. Cargill, Inc.
18.1.1. Overview
18.1.2. Product Portfolio
18.1.3. Sales Footprint
18.1.4. Strategy Overview
18.2. Archer Daniels Midland Company
18.2.1. Overview
18.2.2. Product Portfolio
18.2.3. Sales Footprint
18.2.4. Strategy Overview
18.3. Ingredion Inc.
18.3.1. Overview
18.3.2. Product Portfolio
18.3.3. Sales Footprint
18.3.4. Strategy Overview
18.4. E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
18.4.1. Overview
18.4.2. Product Portfolio
18.4.3. Sales Footprint
18.4.4. Strategy Overview
18.5. Tate & Lyle PLC
18.5.1. Overview
18.5.2. Product Portfolio
18.5.3. Sales Footprint
18.5.4. Strategy Overview
18.6. Ashland Inc.
18.6.1. Overview
18.6.2. Product Portfolio
18.6.3. Sales Footprint
18.6.4. Strategy Overview
18.7. Kerry Group PLC
18.7.1. Overview
18.7.2. Product Portfolio
18.7.3. Sales Footprint
18.7.4. Strategy Overview
18.8. Koninklijke DSM N.V.
18.8.1. Overview
18.8.2. Product Portfolio
18.8.3. Sales Footprint
18.8.4. Strategy Overview
18.9. Fuerst Day Lawson Limited
18.9.1. Overview
18.9.2. Product Portfolio
18.9.3. Sales Footprint
18.9.4. Strategy Overview
18.10. W Hydrocolloids, Inc.
18.10.1. Overview
18.10.2. Product Portfolio
18.10.3. Sales Footprint
18.10.4. Strategy Overview
18.11. Nestlé Health Science S.A.
18.11.1. Overview
18.11.2. Product Portfolio
18.11.3. Sales Footprint
18.11.4. Strategy Overview
18.12. AkzoNobel N.V.
18.12.1. Overview
18.12.2. Product Portfolio
18.12.3. Sales Footprint
18.12.4. Strategy Overview
18.13. Acuro Organics Limited
18.13.1. Overview
18.13.2. Product Portfolio
18.13.3. Sales Footprint
18.13.4. Strategy Overview
18.14. Darling Ingredients, Inc.
18.14.1. Overview
18.14.2. Product Portfolio
18.14.3. Sales Footprint
18.14.4. Strategy Overview
18.15. Jungbunzlauer Holding AG
18.15.1. Overview
18.15.2. Product Portfolio
18.15.3. Sales Footprint
18.15.4. Strategy Overview
18.16. Arthur Branwell & Co Ltd
18.16.1. Overview
18.16.2. Product Portfolio
18.16.3. Sales Footprint
18.16.4. Strategy Overview
18.17. Naturex S.A.
18.17.1. Overview
18.17.2. Product Portfolio
18.17.3. Sales Footprint
18.17.4. Strategy Overview
18.18. Deosen USA, Inc.
18.18.1. Overview
18.18.2. Product Portfolio
18.18.3. Sales Footprint
18.18.4. Strategy Overview
18.19. Euroduna Food Ingredients GmbH
18.19.1. Overview
18.19.2. Product Portfolio
18.19.3. Sales Footprint
18.19.4. Strategy Overview
19. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
20. Appendix
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