Global Food Colors Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The food colors industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 4,828.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.4% is expected of the worldwide food colors industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$3,127.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$4,828.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global food colors market highlights

  • The global food colors market generated a revenue of USD 3,127.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 4,828.3 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 6.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, natural accounted for a revenue of USD 1,232.5 million in 2023.
  • Natural is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 3,127.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 4,828.3 million
Growth rate6.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentNatural
Fastest growing segmentNatural
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationNatural, Synthetic, Nature-identical, Caramel

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 28.7% of the global food colors market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 94.8 million by 2030.

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Global food colors market outlook

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Natural was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.41% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global food colors market based on natural, synthetic, nature-identical, caramel covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Food Colors Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Natural
      • Carotenoids
      • Anthocyanin
      • Annatto
      • Others
    • Synthetic
      • Tartrazine-E102
      • Sunset yellow FCF-E110
      • Brilliant Blue FCF
      • Others
    • Nature-identical
      • Mixed carotenes
      • Canthaxanthin
      • Riboflavin
      • Others
    • Caramel
  • Global Food Colors Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Powder
    • Liquid
    • Gel & paste
  • Global Food Colors Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Plant, animal, & insect
    • Microbes
    • Petroleum, other minerals & chemicals
  • Global Food Colors Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Bakery & confectionery
    • Dairy & frozen treats
    • Breakfast cereals & snacks
    • Savory & plant-based meat
    • Beverages
    • Others

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Global food colors market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Food colors market size, 2023 (US$M)

Global food colors market share, by type, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Food colors market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global food colors market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global food colors market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Type 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 683.9 719.8 758.6 800.5 845.8 897.5 953.6 1,014.4 1,080.5 1,152.5 1,230.7 1,316.0 1,408.9 6.7%
Europe 770.7 810.3 853.1 899.3 949.2 999.6 1,054.0 1,112.8 1,176.2 1,244.9 1,319.3 1,399.8 1,487.1 5.8%
Asia Pacific 619.3 653.1 689.6 729.1 772.0 823.9 880.3 941.8 1,008.8 1,081.9 1,161.6 1,248.8 1,344.2 7.2%
Latin America 190.4 200.1 210.4 221.6 233.7 246.7 260.7 275.9 292.3 310.1 329.5 350.4 373.2 6.1%
MEA 131.3 136.3 141.7 147.4 153.6 159.7 166.2 173.0 180.4 188.2 196.5 205.4 214.9 4.3%
Overall 2,395.6 2,519.6 2,653.4 2,798.0 2,954.2 3,127.2 3,314.7 3,517.9 3,738.3 3,977.5 4,237.6 4,520.4 4,828.3 6.4%

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