Top Food Thickeners Companies

Global Food Thickeners Market size was valued at USD 17.7 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 18.76 Billion in 2025 to USD 29.91 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period (2026–2033). 

The global food thickeners market is highly competitive, with companies focusing on product innovation, strategic partnerships, and sustainability to maintain a competitive edge. Key players are Cargill, Inc., DuPont, Kerry Group, and DSM. Cargill concentrates on developing more plant-based ingredients, while DuPont concentrates on R&D and innovation in clean-label thickeners. Kerry Group focuses on acquisitions and collaborations to consolidate its position in the health and wellness market, responding to increasing consumer demands for natural, sustainable products. 'Cargill, Inc. (USA) ', 'Archer Daniels Midland Company (USA) ', 'Ingredion Incorporated (USA) ', 'Tate & Lyle PLC (UK) ', 'Kerry Group plc (Ireland) ', 'Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (USA) ', 'Darling Ingredients Inc. (USA) ', 'Corbion N.V. (Netherlands) ', 'Royal Avebe U.A. (Netherlands) ', 'Roquette Frères S.A. (France) ', 'Agrana Beteiligungs-AG (Austria) ', 'Palsgaard A/S (Denmark) ', 'Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG (Switzerland) ', 'Fuerst Day Lawson Ltd. (UK) ', 'TIC Gums Inc. (USA) ', 'Naturex S.A. (France) ', 'Nexira (France) ', 'GELITA AG (Germany) ', 'Döhler GmbH (Germany) '

The increasing demand by consumers for clean-label products is a major push factor for the global food thickeners market. With the growing demand by consumers for greater transparency in food ingredients, food thickeners from natural and plant-based origins such as guar gum, agar-agar, and tapioca are becoming popular. This supports food manufacturers in using these ingredients to satisfy consumers' demands for healthier and cleaner foods.

Growing Demand for Clean-Label Ingredients: Customers are increasingly looking for food items with natural, open ingredients, and so the demand for clean-label thickeners is rising. This is compelling manufacturers to switch to plant-based and hydrocolloid thickeners as healthier and greener options compared to synthetic thickeners, and these are encouraging companies to be open about their ingredient sources.

North America is the prime region of the global food thickeners market, led by high demand for clean-label, gluten-free, and plant-based products by consumers. The U.S. and Canada lead with increasing emphasis on health-focused eating, natural ingredients, and convenience food. Whole-food alternatives to traditional thickening solutions, plant-based thickeners, and hydrocolloid innovations, combined with the growing demand for organic and sustainable ingredients, are driving market expansion. Strong R&D expenditure and industry players are also supporting the region.