Top Food Glazing Agents Companies

Global Food Glazing Agents Market size was valued at USD 5.67 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 6.18 Billion in 2025 to USD 12.31 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9% during the forecast period (2026–2033).

The competitive landscape of the global food glazing agents industry is characterized by intense competition among key players striving to enhance their product offerings, expand their market presence, and align with evolving consumer preferences. Leading companies such as Kerry Group plc, DSM-Firmenich, and DuPont (IFF) focus on developing clean-label, plant-based, and bio-based glazing solutions to cater to the rising demand for sustainable and organic food ingredients. Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. and Capol GmbH (Freudenberg Group) specialize in high-quality confectionery glazes, particularly in the chocolate and gummy candy segments, leveraging natural ingredients like shellac-based coatings. 'Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. (USA) ', 'Strahl & Pitsch, Inc. (USA) ', 'Kerry Group plc (Ireland) ', 'Cargill, Incorporated (USA) ', 'Ashland Inc. (USA) ', 'Poth Hille & Co Ltd. (UK) ', 'Wuhu Deli Foods Co., Ltd. (China) ', 'Peter Greven GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) ', 'Masterol Foods Pty Ltd (Australia) ', 'Stearinerie Dubois (France) ', 'Koster Keunen, Inc. (USA) ', 'Paramelt B.V. (Netherlands) ', 'Barentz International B.V. (Netherlands) ', 'AEP Colloids, Inc. (USA) ', 'Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. (USA) ', 'Acme-Hardesty Co. (USA) ', 'Haihang Industry Co., Ltd. (China) ', 'Fibrisol Service GmbH (Germany)'

Consumers are increasingly seeking natural and organic food products, leading to a surge in demand for food glazing agents derived from plant-based sources like carnauba wax and shellac. The clean-label trend and growing awareness about synthetic additives’ potential health risks have encouraged food manufacturers to adopt natural glazing agents, driving market expansion.

As per global food glazing agents market forecast, Asia-Pacific dominated the market with Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia driving demand through technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences. The growing bakery and confectionery sectors, particularly in Japan and South Korea, have led to the increased adoption of advanced surface finishing agents. Meanwhile, Singapore’s food tech sector is developing smart glazing solutions for enhanced food preservation, and Indonesia’s expanding processed food industry is fueling investments in cost-effective, high-performance glazing agents.