Food Thickeners Market Size To Reach $25.85 Billion By 2030

Food Thickeners Market Growth & Trends

The global food thickeners market size is expected to be valued at USD 25.85 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. This growth in the market can be majorly ascribed to its end-use applicability in bakery, confectionery, ready to eat products, and beverages.

The shifting consumption trend toward fiber-based foods in developed countries such as U.S. and Germany on account of increasing awareness regarding nutritional enrichment is expected to fuel the demand for baked products, thereby, augmenting the demand for thickening agents in bakery industry over the forecast period.

Rising demand for frozen baked goods on account of new product launches by Grupo Bimbo and Kellogg Company in U.S. and Canada is expected to have a positive impact on market growth. The mentioned trends in U.S. and Canada are expected to promote the production of baked goods, which, in turn, is anticipated to promote the use of thickening agents such as starch, protein, and hydrocolloids over the forecast period.

Packaged food industry has witnessed significant growth in the recent past on account of the changing eating habits of consumers. Long working hours, increasing young working population, and quick access to packed food available in a broad range of cuisines are the factors contributing to the changing consumer lifestyles.

Expanding aging population in major western economies including U.S., U.K., and Germany coupled with the agenda of adopting individual ownership of self-health and wellness is expected to increase the demand for healthy and plant-based products to eat. Rising consumer awareness about the association of exercise, health, and healthy diet across genders and generations is anticipated to have a positive impact on market growth.

The challenges which may hamper the industry are the alternatives used for thickening food products. Other products that are used as thickening agents include butter and pureed vegetables. Butter is used as a thickening agent for stock-based sauces and wine. Similarly, pureed vegetables, such as tomato paste and onion paste, help thicken sauces and soups.

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Food Thickeners Market Report Highlights

• The hydrocolloids segment dominated the food thickeners industry with the largest revenue share of 40.8% in 2024, with increasing consumer preference for natural and clean-label ingredients, as hydrocolloids are derived from natural sources such as plants and seaweed.

• The plant segment dominated the food thickeners industry with the largest revenue share in 2024, driven by increasing consumer preference for natural and plant-based ingredients

• The beverages segment dominated the food thickeners market with the largest revenue share in 2024 due to the increasing demand for textured and flavorful drink options.

• Asia Pacific food thickeners market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period due to rapid urbanization and rising disposable incomes in the region.

Food Thickeners Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global food thickeners market report based on type, source, application, and region:

Food Thickeners Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Protein

• Starch

• Hydrocolloids

  • Gelatin

  • Xanthan Gum

  • Agar

  • Pectin

  • Others

Food Thickeners Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Animal

• Plant

• Microbial

Food Thickeners Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Bakery

• Confectionery

• Sauces & Dips

• Beverages

• Convenience & Processed Food

• Others 

Food Thickeners Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico 

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • Australia

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • South Africa

  • UAE

List of Key Players inFood Thickeners Market

• Cargill, Incorporated

• Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)

• DuPont De Nemours, Inc.

• Tate & Lyle PLC

• CP Kelco

• Kerry Group plc.

• Ingredion Incorporated

• Ashland

• FDL Limited

• Naturex S.A.

• Medline Industries, LP

• Darling Ingredients