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Food Stabilizers Market Size, Share Analysis Research Report: Information by Source (Natural, and Synthetic), Application (Dairy & Frozen Desserts, Bakery & Confectionery, Convenience Food, Meat, Poultry & Seafood, Beverages, and Others), and Region -Forecast till 2032


ID: MRFR/F-B & N/5676-HCR | 90 Pages | Author: Snehal Singh| December 2024

Food Stabilizers Market Overview


Food Stabilizers Market Size is expected to grow at a 3.5% CAGR from 2022 to 2032, reaching USD 3.2 billion by 2024-2032


Food stabilizers are food additives that are derived from natural and synthetic processes as well. The demand for organic foods has propelled the demand for food derivatives that are plant derivatives. In recent times, the increasing disposable income and the growth of social media have created awareness regarding various shades of food culture which has stimulated the overall growth of the food stabilizers market. 


The potential characteristics of food stabilizers like moisture retention, and enhancing the texture and quality of the food are propelling the food manufacturers to adopt them. The increasing investment in the food industry and the emerging market players in developed countries are creating a competitive environment and thereby finding new technologies to augment the growth of the food stabilizers market.


Covid 19 Analysis:


COVID 19 has created huge distress in the growth of several business processes and reduced the production rate as well. However, during the pandemic, basic requirements like food and medical facilities were growing with higher demand. Moreover, the prolonged lockdown had increased the demand for convenient food and processed food across the globe. With the growing trend of e-commerce, the demand for food stabilizers has increased and is expected to grow with a healthy CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period.


Market Dynamics:

Market Drivers:


The demand for processed, convenience food, and frozen food and the potential characteristics of food stabilizers like extending the shelf life, and enhancing stability and quality are driving the overall growth of the food stabilizers market. 


The variations under every segment of the food industry like dairy, bakeries, sauces, and condiments require various features and requirements such as improving shelf life, mouthfeel, moisture retention, texture, and significant others. Moreover, rapid urbanization and increasing working population are considered major drivers of food stabilizers market growth.


Market Opportunities:


The manufacturers are producing food stabilizers that can prevent food-borne diseases and they come with several advantages against bacteria. Therefore, the variation in the type of food stabilizers is expected to boost the overall growth of food stabilizers during the forecast period.


The increasing disposable income and increasing demand for frozen food, bakery, confectioneries, organic food, and organic food across the globe are presenting favorable conditions for the food stabilizers market growth. Moreover, due to the growth of the food industry, established market players are increasing their investment, and several new market players are emerging across the industry. Such factors are expected to boost the overall growth of the food stabilizers market during the forecast period.


Market Restraints:


The restrictions over certain kinds of stabilizers and stabilizer blends regarding the quantity and usage are expected to hamper the overall growth of the food stabilizers market.


The negative health impacts created due to a significant dosage of alginate, which is a food viscosifier, might affect the health of the fetus in the mother’s womb when consumed by pregnant women. 


Market Challenges:


The stringent regulations over the usage and kinds of food stabilizers that are mandated to be derived from plants are expected to hinder the overall growth of the food stabilizers market. 


The fluctuating price of the hydrocolloid raw materials because of the influence of the prices of crude oil is considered as the major challenge to the overall growth of the food stabilizers market.


Cumulative Growth Analysis:


Food stabilizers are manufactured from naturally occurring raw materials; however, they perform the most important role in the food industry. For instance, food stabilizers are crucial in maintaining the physio-chemical state of the food and help in stabilizing, and retaining the existing color of the foodstuffs. The increasing demand for all-natural food products across the globe is creating demand for natural derivatives and thereby increasing the food stabilizers market. The demand for processed food and beverages and the presence of customized solutions are propelling the food stabilizers market growth. 


Food stabilizers are playing a crucial role in the food industry without which food articles can’t retain the stable shape and quality for the usage of customers. Asian countries are utilizing food stabilizers intensively due to their food patterns and the inclination toward trying out food from various cultures and backgrounds. Therefore, China is expected to reach a market value of over USD 398.1 million by the year 2026 whereas the US is expected to surpass the market value of over USD 631.4 million by the year 2023. 


Value Chain Analysis:


The market value of food stabilizers is due to the multifunctional characteristics and the demand for customized and convenient food and beverages. The potential characteristics such as stability, texturizing, moisture retention, enhancing color, and appearance are some of the crucial factors that are propelling the food industry to adopt the food stabilizers during the processing of foodstuffs. The emulsions and sauces should retain their consistency and flavor without the oil getting separated. Frozen foods utilize food stabilizers to prevent crystal formation. They are also used in jams and jellies to help the fruits get settled in the bottom. Moreover, there are several other applications for food stabilizers that are driving the overall growth of the food stabilizers market.


Changing lifestyles and increasing disposable income combined with the burgeoning growth of the food industry and business have contributed to the growth of restaurants. Especially moisture retention is the crucial factor for which the food stabilizers are intensively utilized. The food stabilizers used in bakery products and pie fillings help in preventing the moisture from getting released. Such factors are considered as the major drivers of food stabilizers market growth.


Segment Overview:

Based On Source



  • Natural 

  • Plant

  • Seaweed

  • Microbial

  • Animal

  • Synthetic


Based On Application



  • Dairy & frozen desserts

  • Bakery & confectionary

  • Convenience food

  • Meat

  • Poultry & seafood

  • Beverages

  • Others


Regional Analysis:

Currently, European countries are expected to hold a higher market share in the food stabilizers market and are expected to continue to hold the position during the forecast period, owing to the increasing demand for packaged food and convenience foods. On the other hand, North America is expected to grow at a faster pace concerning the food stabilizers market, as the region exhibits higher demand for organic food and convenience food as well. Moreover, the demand for customized and specialized confectionery and baker products is propelling the utilization of food stabilizers thereby propelling the overall growth of the food stabilizers market. The established market players present in North America such as Haeuser co. have recently acquired Holton Food products which are considered one of the leading US suppliers of food stabilizers. Such acquisitions and key developments in the region are expected to boost the overall growth of the food stabilizers market across the region.


On the other hand, the Asia-pacific region is also expected to grow at a faster rate due to the increasing disposable income and increasing preferences towards packed foods and beverages. Developing countries across the Asia-pacific region possess a huge population who are driven by social media and are increasingly adopting experimental food habits and trends through the internet. Such factors are considered as the key growth stimulating factors of the Food stabilizers market.


Competitive Landscape:



  • Ingredion Incorporated (US) 

  • Tate & Lyle (UK)

  • Nexira (France)

  • DowDuPont (US)

  • Cargill, Incorporated (US)

  • Kerry Group Plc. (Ireland)

  • Ashland (US)

  • CP Kelco (US)

  • Archer Daniels Midland Company (US)

  • BASF SE (Germany)

  • Hydrosol (Germany)

  • Palsgaard (Denmark)


Tate & Lyle, a leading supplier of food and beverage solutions through its portfolio of ingredients, revealed in April 2021 it had launched Stabiliser University™ consisting of an online platform and new modular courses designed to enable formulation development scientists to navigate easily through these issues associated with stabilizer design.


In February 2021, DuPont's Nutrition & Biosciences Business merged with IFF (International Flavor and Fragrance), which is renowned for its accomplishments in food science. It has also helped advance DuPont’s leadership across taste, texture, nutrition, enzymes, cultures, soy proteins probiotics, among others; this is according to IFF, which indicated that the merger leveraged its expertise regarding food flavors and fragrances.


Nitta Gelatin India started supplying HoReCa-grade gelatin for desserts like jellies in April 2021.


On March 2nd, 2020, Arthur Branwell announced his company would be launching EmuLux, a range of clean-label alternatives in the emulsifier segment that incorporates Cryo-crystallisation technology. The technology takes lipids to form powder by precipitating it through atomization within a cryogenic environment, leading to quick cold resulting in crystallization and transforming into powder form which can easily flow.


Recent Developments:



  • May 2022 witnessed the unveiling of a new customer innovation and collaboration center in Chile as part of the company’s growth strategy in Latin America. The centre will help Tate & Lyle’s food scientists to join forces with clients in meeting emerging needs for different food ingredients.

  • Herbstreith & Fox Corporate Group introduced high-quality citrus and apple pectin for various applications within Europe on 11 November 2021. For example, the ingredient is used by the firm as a gelling agent of vegan confections, over-the-counter (OTC) gummies, improved gummies made with plant extracts and low or no sugar soft chewy gummies.

  • DuPont Nutrition & Health launched Grindsted Gellan Mas 100 (gellan gum), a label-friendly stabilizer that serves as a dairy beverage thickening agent made from grains, pulses and nuts in June 2021. Likewise, mergers and acquisitions are the other strategies employed by players to bolster their position within both the global and local markets.

  • In the year 2019, one of the leading market players, Nexira launched Immunell which helps in cellular regeneration and enhances the immune system. The product has replenished its ingredients which comprise natural yeast extract and prebiotic acacia fiber.

  • In the year 2018, one of the leading market players, Kerry group had launched its production facility that is now expanding its production rate and now catering to the burgeoning demand across the capital of Russia where it is situated.


Report Overview:


  • This report has covered:

  • Market overview

  • COVID 19 Analysis

  • Market dynamics

  • Cumulative growth analysis

  • Value chain analysis

  • Segment overview

  • Regional analysis

  • Competitive landscape

  • Recent developments


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Food Stabilizers Market is expected to grow at a 3.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, reaching USD 3.2 billion,

• Dairy & frozen desserts • Bakery & confectionary • Convenience food • Meat • Poultry & seafood • Beverages • Others.

• Stability • Texture • Moisture Retention

• Ingredion Incorporated (US) • Tate & Lyle (UK) • Nexira (France) • DowDuPont (US) • Cargill, Incorporated (US) • Kerry Group Plc. (Ireland) • Ashland (US) • CP Kelco (US)

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