The Market Influence of The Role Of Food Thickeners In Elevating Food And Beverage Market: How It’s Propelling Food Thickeners Market Growth and Size in 2025

The Business Research Company’s report on the Food Thickeners Market provides insights into the global market size, growth rate, regional distribution, competitive landscape, key segments, emerging trends, and strategic opportunities.

How are market drivers shaping the future growth trajectory of the food thickeners industry?

Extensive use in food and beverages is expected to propel the growth of the food thickeners market going forward. The food and beverage industry refers to the companies that engage in food processing, packaging, and distribution of packaged and freshly prepared dishes, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Food thickeners help the food and beverages industry by raising the viscosity of a diet or beverage and maintaining its consistency. For instance, in July 2024, according to the India Food Services Report-2024 by the National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI), an India-based restaurant industry business association, the food services sector contributes 1.9% to India’s GDP and is expected to expand from INR 5.69 trillion ($68 billion) to INR 7.76 trillion ($92 billion) by 2028. This growth represents a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% from 2024 to 2028, reflecting the sector’s resilience and potential in the country’s economy. Therefore, extensive use in food and beverages is driving the growth of the food thickener market.

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What is the estimated market size of the food thickeners sector by 2029, based on current forecasts?

The food thickeners market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $13.24 billion in 2024 to $14.27 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for processed and convenience foods, growth in aging population with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), need for texture modification in food products, expansion of the food and beverage industry globally, regulatory approval and safe usage of food thickeners, rise in prevalence of neurological disorders affecting swallowing.

The food thickeners market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.12 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of plant-based and algae-derived thickeners, emphasis on texture-modified diets in healthcare and geriatric care, research and development in novel thickening agents for specific applications demand for thickeners in nutritional and functional food products, expansion of thickener applications in pet food and nutraceuticals, growing interest in customized texture solutions for foodservice industry. Major trends in the forecast period include plant-based and algae-derived thickeners, customized texture solutions, texture modification for dysphagia management, transparency and clean label claims, texture-modified pet food, functional thickeners with health benefits.

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#Who are the top players in the food thickeners market?

Major companies operating in the food thickeners market include Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ingredion Incorporated, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., CP Kelco ApS, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Kerry Group plc, Darling Ingredients Inc., Tate & Lyle PLC, Medline Industries Inc., Guar Resources LLC, Deosen Biochemical (Ordos) Ltd., GELITA AG, Solvay S.A., VIKAS WSP Ltd., Koninklijke DSM N.V., Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences ApS, Biorigin SA, Fuerst Day Lawson, FMC Corporation, Naturex, Nexira, Palsgaard A/S, Premium Ingredients International, Taiyo International, TIC Gums Inc., W Hydrocolloids Inc.

#What are the major trends in the food thickeners market?

Product innovations are a key trend gaining popularity in the food thickeners market. Major companies operating in the food thickeners market are innovating new products to sustain their position in the food thickeners market. For instance, in February 2024, Ingredion Incorporated, a US-based global provider of specialty ingredient solutions to the food and beverage manufacturing industry and pioneer of clean label ingredients, launched NOVATION Indulge 2940 starch, expanding their line of clean label texturizers with the first non-GMO functional native corn starch that provides a unique texture for gelling and co-texturizing for popular dairy and alternative dairy products and desserts.

Which geography holds the highest food thickeners market share?

Europe was the largest region in the food thickeners market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food thickeners market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

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How do different segments contribute to the overall expansion of the food thickeners market?

The food thickeners market covered in this report is segmented –

1) By Type: Starch, Protein, Hydrocolloids

2) By Source: Plant, Microbial, Animal

3) By Application: Bakery, Confectionery, Sauces, Dressings, Marinades, and Gravies, Beverages, Dairy and Frozen Desserts, Convenience and Processed Food

Subsegments:

1) By Starch: Modified Starch, Native Starch, Dextrins

2) By Protein: Gelatin, Whey Protein, Soy Protein

3) By Hydrocolloids: Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Agar-Agar, Pectin

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How is the food thickeners market defined?

The food thickeners are used to maintain the texture of food and also help to create texture. A food thickener refers to a substance, agent, or ingredient that is added to food to change its viscosity, with the help of thickeners, the food becomes stiffer and denser.

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