Food Additives Market Size

Global Food Additives Market size was valued at USD 114.35 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 120.98 Billion in 2024 to USD 189.93 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% in the forecast period (2025-2032).

The competitive landscape of the market is characterized by the presence of key players such as ADM, BASF SE, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Ingredion Incorporated, Novozymes A/S, Tate & Lyle Plc, DSM, Ajinomoto Co., Inc; Cargill, Incorporated, Givaudan, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., Biospringer, Palsgaard, and Lonza. These companies are actively engaged in strategic activities such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations to expand their footprint and enhance their market presence. 'ADM', 'Chr. Hansen Holding A/S', 'Ingredion Incorporated', 'Novozymes A/S', 'Tate & Lyle Plc', 'DSM', 'Ajinomoto Co., Inc', 'Cargill, Incorporated', 'BASF SE', 'Givaudan', 'International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.', 'Biospringer', 'Palsgaard', 'Lonza', 'Sensient Technologies Corporation', 'Kerry', 'Corbion', 'Fooding Group Limited', 'DuPont', 'The Kraft Heinz Company'

The demand for processed foods is increasing due to the growing need for convenient and ready-to-eat food products. As people lead busy lives, they seek options that are quick and easy to prepare. Processed foods, which are easy to cook and have a long shelf life, have become an essential part of modern dietary habits. To meet this demand, food additives are used to enhance the quality, safety and overall appeal of these products.

Advancements in Food Processing Technologies: Advancements in food processing technologies have had a significant impact on the food additives market. The evolution of food processing has enabled the purposeful inclusion of food additives and preservatives in minute quantities to serve specific technological or sensory functions. These functions range from enhancing shelf life and maintaining color to preserving nutritive value and improving flavor. Concerns regarding safety and health have led to a shift towards natural sources while conventional additives have played a vital role in processing and storage.

North America dominated the market with a revenue share of 34.1% in 2024. This is attributed to the rise in consumption of chemicals by numerous industries like pharmaceuticals, industrial, and food & beverages. In addition, expanding pharmaceutical industry in countries such as U.S., Mexico and Canada are anticipated to surge the demand in North America. Europe is run by major industrial economies such as the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and others. It is characterized by the presence of an increasing number of manufacturers and suppliers of food & beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products penetrating the regional ecosystem. The presence of major cosmetic manufacturing companies in the region is expected to drive the demand for food additives.