Thickening Agents Market: By Type (Gum Based and Starch Based), By Distribution Channel (Hospitals & Retail Pharmacies, Nursing Homes, and Drug Stores & Super Markets) and Geography

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Thickening Agents Market size was valued at USD 512.7 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 755.8 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2023-2029. Food thickeners, also known as thickening agents, are compounds that are added to a food combination to improve its viscosity without affecting its other qualities. It enhances the suspension of other components while also increasing the product's stability. Thickeners are used in the food business to improve a variety of fundamental attributes of food items, including viscosity, texture, density, stability, and taste. The global thickeners market is driven by an increase in demand for convenience foods, an increase in disposable income, and the benefits and varied functions connected with the usage of food thickeners. Furthermore, the surge in consumer health consciousness is likely to create a significant development potential for global industry participants. However, price fluctuations in food thickeners and the significant R&D costs involved with their manufacture may limit the market's expansion. The global thickeners market is being driven by an increase in demand for convenience foods, an increase in disposable income, rising consumer awareness regarding the benefits of the thickeners, easy availability of the thickeners in various distribution channels, and various functions associated with the use of food thickeners. The surge in the prevalence of dysphagia is expected to drive the market for thickening agents. For instance, the prevalence of dysphagia in the general population is 16-23% (29-32 age) increasing to 27% in those over 76 years of age. However, price fluctuations in food thickeners and high R&D costs associated with their production may restrict the market's growth. 

Thickening Agents Market Key Developments:
  • In December 2021, Cargill announced the acquisition of Croda's bio-based industrial business, expanding nature-derived solutions for customers.
  • In January 2020, ADM acquired Portugal-based Yerbalatina Phytoactives, a natural plant-based extracts and ingredients manufacturer.

Thickening Agents Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

5.7%

Largest Market

Asia-Pacific

Fastest Growing Market

North America
Thickening Agents Market Dynamics

Thickening agents change thickness in dietary makings consequently they benefit dysphagia sufferers with utilitarian features including ease of swallowing, bolus control and pulmonary aspiration hence booming the global market growth. Thickening agents are chiefly used in bakery application because of their properties like gelling and foaming to give cake and pastry batters proper mixing, low baking time and pH conditions. Increase in the count of specialized bakery product stores supported by growth in house baking developments will create positive effect on the global market. Adoption of healthier diet by consumers also contributes in increasing the market size of thickening agents. Another industry growing factor is increasing need for convenience nutrition products, which increased the use of thickeners because of their features such as palatability and ingredient emulsification hence increasing industry growth.

Key Features of the Reports

  • The thickening agents market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2018 to 2022) and forecast (2023 to 2029)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments and startup’s details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter’s Five Force Analysis in addition to recent technology advancements and innovations in the market

Thickening Agents Market Segmentation

By Type
  • Gum-Based
  • Starch-Based
By Distribution Channel
  • Hospitals & Retail Pharmacies
  • Nursing Homes
  • Drug Stores & Super Markets
By Geography
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • MEA

Frequently Asked Questions

The thickening agents market size was valued at USD 512.7 million in 2022

The thickening agents market key players are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Inc., Darling Ingredients Inc., Kerry Inc., Tate & Lyle PLC

Gum Based and Starch Based

1.Executive Summary
2.Global Thickening Agents Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Thickening Agents Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Thickening Agents Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Type
2.2.2.Distribution Channel
2.2.3.Region
3.Global Thickening Agents Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Thickening Agents Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Thickening Agents Market  By Type, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Gum-Based
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Starch-Based
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Thickening Agents Market  By Distribution Channel, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Hospitals & Retail Pharmacies
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Nursing Homes
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Drug Stores & Super Markets
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Thickening Agents Market  By Region, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. North America
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Latin America
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.North America Thickening Agents Market ,2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. Type Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.1.1.Gum-Based
8.1.2.Starch-Based
8.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.2.1.Hospitals & Retail Pharmacies
8.2.2.Nursing Homes
8.2.3.Drug Stores & Super Markets
8.3.  Country Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.3.1.United States of America (USA)
8.3.2.Canada
9.Europe Thickening Agents Market ,2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Gum-Based
9.1.2.Starch-Based
9.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Hospitals & Retail Pharmacies
9.2.2.Nursing Homes
9.2.3.Drug Stores & Super Markets
9.3.  Country Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Germany
9.3.2.France
9.3.3.Italy
9.3.4.United Kingdom (UK)
9.3.5.Spain
9.3.6.Rest of EU
10.Asia Pacific (APAC) Thickening Agents Market ,2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Gum-Based
10.1.2.Starch-Based
10.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Hospitals & Retail Pharmacies
10.2.2.Nursing Homes
10.2.3.Drug Stores & Super Markets
10.3.  Country Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.China
10.3.2.India
10.3.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
10.3.4.Japan
10.3.5.Rest of APAC
11.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Thickening Agents Market ,2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Gum-Based
11.1.2.Starch-Based
11.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Hospitals & Retail Pharmacies
11.2.2.Nursing Homes
11.2.3.Drug Stores & Super Markets
11.3.  Country Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.GCC Countries
11.3.2.South Africa
11.3.3.Rest of MEA
12.Latin America Thickening Agents Market ,2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Gum-Based
12.1.2.Starch-Based
12.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Hospitals & Retail Pharmacies
12.2.2.Nursing Homes
12.2.3.Drug Stores & Super Markets
12.3.  Country Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Brazil
12.3.2.Mexico
12.3.3.Rest of LA
13. Competition Landscape
13.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
13.2.1.Archer Daniels Midland Company
13.2.2.Cargill Inc
13.2.3.CP Kelco
13.2.4.Darling Ingredients Inc
13.2.5.DuPont De Nemours, Inc
13.2.6.FDL Limited
13.2.7.Ingredion Incorporated
13.2.8.Kerry Inc
13.2.9.Medline Industries Inc
13.2.10.Naturex S.A.TIC Gums Inc
13.2.11.Tate & Lyle PLC
14. Research Methodology 
15. Appendix and Abbreviations 
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • Cargill Inc
  • CP Kelco
  • Darling Ingredients Inc
  • DuPont De Nemours, Inc
  • FDL Limited
  • Ingredion Incorporated
  • Kerry Inc
  • Medline Industries Inc
  • Naturex S.A.TIC Gums Inc
  • Tate & Lyle PLC

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