The global food antioxidants market size is estimated to be valued USD 1.3 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach a value of USD 1.8 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period. It is estimated to account for 52.4 KT in 2020 and is projected to account for 68.1 KT in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. Factors such as increasing demand for poultry, changing consumer preferences due to fast-paced lifestyles, and increased need for natural antioxidants in food products is driving the market for food antioxidants during the forecast period.
Growth in the prepared foods industry: Prepared foods are processed foods that are treated to ensure longer shelf life, reduce rancidity, and be easy to use. The prepared food industry is expected to witness substantial growth in the coming years due to factors such as high disposable income and a gradual increase in the number of working women, thereby positively impacting the food antioxidants market.
Urbanization and lifestyle changes are leading to changes in consumer preference for food products. Consumers are becoming more informed about the food products they consume and the ingredients used in these products. Prepared food products are perceived as ‘fresh and healthy’ as they preserve the nutrients, color, and flavor, and maintain freshness.
Prepared food occupies a large share in the US food industry, with even low-income households showing a gradual shift toward them.
Though awareness about food antioxidants is low, emerging economies such as China and India are experiencing high industrialization. As these emerging economies grow and attain high disposable income, their demand for food antioxidants is also rising. The APAC region is exhibiting increased demand for prepared and functional foods & beverages, and hence, the region’s food antioxidants market is expected to grow. The demand for food antioxidants is expected to grow at a modest pace in early adopting countries such as Japan, Germany, and at an exponential rate in new & emerging markets such as Thailand, Malaysia, and other Asian countries.
Key players are Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (US), BASF SE (Germany), Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands), Kemin Industries, Inc. (US), DuPont (US), Eastman Chemical Company (US), Frutarom Ltd (Israel), Barentz Group (Netherlands), Camlin Fine Sciences (India), Kalsec Inc. (US), BTSA (Spain), VDH Chem Tech Pvt Ltd (India), Vitablend Nederland BV (Netherlands), Advanced Organic Materials (Germany), Crystal Quinone Pvt Ltd. (India), Yasho Industries (India), Fooodchem International Corporation (US), 3A Antioxidants (US), Oxiris Chemicals S.A (Spain), Pharmorgana GmBH (Germany), Guangzhou ZIO Chemicals Co. Ltd (China), Sasol Limited (South Africa), Naturex (France), and Nagase Group (Japan).
