The global xanthan gum market is projected to record a CAGR of 4.73% during the forecast period due to the increasing usage of the xanthan gum in food & beverages industry.

Market Research Future has published a cooked research report on the Global xanthan gum Market, 2022–2030. The global xanthan gum market is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.73% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2030.

Market Research Future has recognized the following companies as the key players in the Global xanthan gum Market: Solvay SA (Europe), International Flavours & Fragrances Inc (US), Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), Cargill, Incorporated (US), CP Kelco (Georgia), Ingredion Incorporated (US), Fufeng Group Limited (China), Deosen Biochemical (Ordors) Limited (China), Jungbunzlauer Suisse Ag (Switzerland) and Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC (US).

Market Highlights

The global xanthan gum market is projected to be valued at USD 730.39 million by 2030, recording a CAGR of 4.73% during the forecast period. Increasing usage of the xanthan gum in food & beverages industry is anticipated to act as one of the significant factors for the rising growth of the xanthan gum market during the forecast period. Rising demand from pharmaceuticals industry is likely to upsurge the demand of xanthan gum during the forecast period. On the other hand, the presence of the alternative products is anticipated to restrict the growth of the market. Moreover, the demand for organic products is anticipated to offer a lucrative opportunity to the manufacturers of xanthan gum in the near future.

Segmental Analysis

The global xanthan gum market has been segmented based on form, category, application and region.

Based on usage form of xanthan gum, the global xanthan gum market has been segmented into dry and liquid. The dry segment has accounted for 71.59% in 2021. Xanthan gum in its dry form has more shelf life and can be easily stored. Also being a free-flowing powder with no-taste it finds various usage in food applications like salad dressing, gluten-free bakery products, and meat products; personal care applications like toothpaste, and shampoo; and in pharmaceutical tablets production. The increasing need of gluten-free food products and chemical-free ingredients in personal care applications & pharmaceuticals is catalyzing the growth of the segment.

Based on Function, global Xanthan Gum has been segmented into Thickener, Stabilizer, Fat Replacer, Coating Material and Others. The thickener segment accounted for the largest market share of 30.98% in 2021. Thickener is a substance added to liquid food types to increase the viscosity thus by making it thicker and firmer. Xanthan Gum as a food thickener is made from bacteria Xanthomonas campestris by fermentation process with carbohydrates. Unlike other thickeners, xanthan can be used without heating or cooling and instead it’s transformed into gel consistency upon adding. They find a wide range of applications as thickener like use in salad dressing milk-based & soy sauces, in cooking gravies, soups, non-dairy ice creams, fruit juices, fabric printing, tablets, shampoos, creams, lotions, make-up, face-gels, etc., This functional advantage of the xanthan gum as thickener will benefit various products in the food and personal care business.

Based on the application, the global Xanthan Gum market has been segmented into Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals, Personal Care, and Others. Food & Beverages recorded the largest market share of 65.24% in 2021. Xanthan gum is used extensively in food and beverages industry including usage in bakery & confectionery, dairy & frozen desserts, sauces, dressings & dips, meat, poultry & seafood. As it’s an excellent thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier and fat-replacer its used in various products like ice-cream for stabilizing and emulsifying the cream, for foam formation in beer manufacturing, in preparation of gluten-free (celiac friendly) bakery products like cake, muffins and biscuits, in stabilizing and thickening soups, non-dairy ice-creams and milk-based sauces, coating in extruded food products, fat-replacer in meat products and baked items. Also, used to provide cling for topping, suspension of fruits in pulpy beverages and salad dressings. The rising demand for convenience foods, celiac and dysphagia friendly foods in developing markets like India and China, increasing demand for healthy snacks and low-fat products bolsters the growth of the segment.

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Regional Analysis

On the basis of region, the global xanthan gum market has been categorized as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. As per MRFR analysis, Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share of 31.22% in 2021 and is expected to register the highest CAGR of 4.96% during the forecast period. The growth of the market is attributed to several factors. One of the major driving factors for the growth of the market is increasing consumer inclination towards the ready to eat food products across the Asia-Pacific region. Moreover, xanthan gum finds massive application in the pharmaceuticals & nutraceuticals industry. The consumption of the nutraceuticals is exceptionally high in the Chinese & Japanese market owing to rise in population of the older age bracket. However, India is projected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the various factors. Europe accounted for a market share of 26.20% of the market in 2021. The regional market is likely to register a CAGR of 4.57% during the forecast period. The growth of the European market can be attributed to several factors. One of the major factors for the rising growth of the regional market is the significant usage in the food & beverage industry. The growth of the bakery industry is considered as one of the major factors for the rising growth of the xanthan gum market in the European region. On the other hand, the usage of the xanthan gum in the industrial sectors also one of the major factors for the substantial growth. UK & Germany are the major countries in European countries in terms of consumption. However, the market in France is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period

North America accounted for a share of 24.90% of the global market in 2021 and the growth of the xanthan gum market is anticipated to be driven by several factors. One of the significant factors for the rising growth of the xanthan gum is increasing preference for ready to eat food products which include baked products, sauces & dressings, and other convenience food. Xanthan gum is used extensively in the production process of several baked products to enhance the texture of the bakery products and also to extend the shelf life of the products. The consumption & production of the ice cream is exceptionally high in the US which is anticipated to act as one of the significant factors for the rising usage of the xanthan gum during the forecast period of 2022 to 2030. Rest of the World covers South America, Middle East, and Africa. The regional market accounted for a 17.68% market share in 2021. The xanthan gum market is anticipated to be driven by several factors. The increasing usage in the bakery industry is one of the significant factors for the rising growth of the market. On the other hand, the surging consumer inclination towards several nutraceuticals is anticipated to enhance the growth of the market.  

Key Findings of the Study:

• The global xanthan gum market is projected to register a growth rate of 4.73% from 2021 to 2030.


• The dry segment has accounted for 71.59% in 2021, while the liquid segment is likely to register the highest CAGR of 4.91% during the review period


• The thickener segment accounted for the largest market share of 30.98% in 2021, whereas the fat replacer segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR of 5.09%.


• Food & Beverages recorded the largest market share of 65.24% and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.55%, whereas the personal care segment is expected to witness the highest growth rate of 5.35%.