Top Food Bleaching Agents Companies

Global Food Bleaching Agents Market size was valued at USD 860.1 million in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 903.97 million in 2024 to USD 1345.78 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period (2025-2032). 

Global food bleaching Agents Market is relatively fragmented, with a high level of competition. The major companies account for a share of more than half of the bleaching agents market. These companies have a strong presence in Europe, North America, and the Rest of the World (RoW). They also have manufacturing facilities in these regions and a strong distribution network. 'BASF SE ', 'Aditya Birla Chemicals ', 'Solvay S.A. ', 'Nouryon ', 'AkzoNobel ', 'PeroxyChem ', 'Evonik Industries AG ', 'Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp ', 'Engrain ', 'Kemira Oyj ', 'Hawkins, Inc. ', 'Ashland Global Holdings Inc. ', 'Arkema S.A. ', 'Christeyns ', 'Unilever '

The global market for food bleaching agents is anticipated to be driven by rising demand for hydrogen peroxide in the food and beverage sector. In nations including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, hydrogen peroxide is utilized as a bleaching agent in some goods like wheat flour, edible oil, egg white, and others.

Functional flours are key elements in the creation of high-end food products that are of superior quality and healthier than regular fare. Mid-market goods are less popular with consumers today. There is an emerging pattern among these consumers where they are seen to be reducing their spending on essential groceries and trying out fresh, high-end products instead. With regard to functional flour, this tendency has primarily been observed in the baking goods that use such flours.

Asia-Pacific (APAC) now holds a dominant position in the bleaching agent market. The major countries with growth potential in this market include China, India, Japan, and Australia. The Asia Pacific region is witnessing a significant demand for flour used in various food applications and the baking industry as a result of decreased flour prices in the region. Due to the region's growing pulp and paper and chemical industries' demand for hydrogen peroxide. In addition, due to the region's changing lifestyles, growing urban population, and rising disposable income, traditional home meals are increasingly being substituted by on-the-go breakfast snacks and dinners. The market for food bleaching agents in the area is anticipated to grow as a result of the increase in bread consumption and other related goods.