Food Anti-Caking Agent Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast 2032

Global Food Anti-Caking Agent Market: Overview

The global Food Anti-Caking Agent Market size was worth around USD 941.65 Million in 2023 and is predicted to grow to around USD 1,537.68 Million by 2032 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 5.60% between 2024 and 2032.

Request Free Sample

Food anti-caking agents are used as additives to prevent the lump formation in packed food items. They maintain the free-flowing ability of packaged food product and improve its texture. Anti-caking agents do not have nutritional value. Some anti-caking agents are water soluble while others are soluble in organic solvents. Anti-caking agents absorb moisture or make food water repellent by covering food particles. There are different types of anti-caking agents available in the market including stearic acid, tricalcium phosphate, magnesium trisilicate, sodium ferrocyanide, powdered cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium ferrocyanide, potassium aluminum silicate, and polydimethylsiloxane.

Anti-caking agents are additives used to prevent the formation of lumps in powdered or granulated food products, such as spices, powdered milk, and baking mixes. These agents play a crucial role in maintaining product quality, texture, and shelf life. The market for food anti-caking agents has witnessed steady growth in recent years, driven by several key factors. Firstly, consumer preferences for convenience and easy-to-use food products have led to a surge in the demand for pre-packaged and powdered food items, creating a greater need for anti-caking agents. Secondly, the food industry's focus on clean label and natural ingredients has fueled innovation in anti-caking agents, promoting the development of more natural and sustainable options. Additionally, globalization of the food supply chain and increasing awareness of food safety have encouraged manufacturers to adopt anti-caking agents to enhance product quality and extend shelf life. This market is characterized by a wide range of products, including silica compounds, calcium compounds, and sodium compounds, with varying applications across the food and beverage industry. As the food industry continues to evolve, the Global Food Anti-Caking Agents Market is expected to remain a critical segment, addressing the challenges of clumping and ensuring the quality and longevity of a diverse range of food products.

The study included a detailed competitive scenario and type portfolio of key vendors. The report evaluates Porter’s Five Forces model to analyze the different factors affecting the growth of the food anti-caking agent market. Moreover, the study encompasses a market attractiveness analysis, which provides the most attractive and least attractive market segments information by product, application, and region.

Request Free Sample

Food Anti-Caking Agent Market Growth Analysis

Growing food and beverage industry and increasing market for the packaged food item is expected to impact positively the global food anti-caking agent market. Moreover, the rising population and their food demands are anticipated to drive the demand for food anti-caking agents in near future. The rising awareness regarding nutritional benefits of packaged food products and increasing preference towards convenience food is expected to fuel the food anti-caking agent market growth over the years to come. Expanding the beverage industry is increasing the demand for products such as coffee, cocoa, chocolate powder, baking powder, and instant soup powder. However various norms and guidelines regarding the use of food anti-caking agents by European Food Safety Authority are expected to hinder the market growth within the forecast period. In addition, increasing raw material price and high manufacturing cost are the major challenges for the growth of the food anti-caking agent market.

Global Food Anti-Caking Agent Market: Segmentation

The report includes detailed segmentation of food anti-caking agent market based on product, application, and region. Calcium compounds, sodium compounds, magnesium compounds, microcrystalline cellulose, and others are the key type in the food anti-caking agents. Calcium compound is dominating the global food anti-caking agent market owing to its high functionality and suitability in product formulation.

Based on the application, the food anti-caking agent market can be segmented into seasonings and condiments, bakery, dairy products, soups and sauces, and other applications. Seasonings and condiments segment is the fastest growing among other segments due to change in consumer’s taste and innovation in food products.

By geography, Europe accounted for the large chunk of market share in terms of revenue in 2023. The industry is anticipated to be driven by growing demand for convenience food, with properties such as good nutritional value, better quality, and long shelf life. In terms of revenue, Europe was followed by North America and the Asia Pacific in 2023. North America is anticipated to show significant growth in the years to come. This is largely due to the busy lifestyle of people in the region. Asia Pacific food anti-caking agent market is expected to show considerable growth owing to its increasing western eating habits.

Food Anti-Caking Agent Market: Report Scope

The report provides detailed competitive outlook including market share and company profiles of the key players operating in the global market. Some of the key participants in the report include -

• Evonik Industries AG
• PPG Industries
• Brenntag AG
• Univar Inc.
• Solvay S.A.
• Agropur Ingredients
• Huber Engineered Materials
• International Media and Cultures
• PQ Corporation
• Sweetener Supply Corp.
• others.

This report segments the global food anti-caking agent market as follows:

Global Food Anti-Caking Agent Market: Product Segment Analysis

• Calcium compounds
• Sodium compounds
• Magnesium compounds
• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Others

Global Food Anti-Caking Agent Market: Application Segment Analysis

• Seasonings and condiments 
• Bakery
• Dairy products
• Soups and sauces 
• Other 

Global Food Anti-Caking Agent Market: Regional Segment Analysis

• North America
  • The U.S.
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
• Latin America
  • Brazil
• Middle East and Africa