Global Food Grade Carrageenan Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031
Description
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Food Grade Carrageenan market size was valued at US$ 708 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1064 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.1% during review period.
In this report, we will assess the current U.S. tariff framework alongside international policy adaptations, analyzing their effects on competitive market structures, regional economic dynamics, and supply chain resilience.
Carrageenan is a hydrocolloid, derived from red seaweed. It is used as an ingredient in various food products, such as bakery, dairy, sauces and meat products. Carrageenan has no nutritional value, and on processing, it forms a gel. It has many functions, which differ from application to application. For instance, in ice creams, carrageenan prevents meltdown, in chocolates it provides body & the texture, acts as a thickening agent in custard and a stabilizer in whipped cream.
Plant extracts industry as a whole is still in a rapid development stage, with people"s pursuit of natural green and health, the future of new varieties of plant extracts and applications will continue to be developed, specialization and refinement of the requirements of the gradual increase in industry concentration will gradually increase. With the gradual growth of China"s traditional Chinese medicine industry and food industry, the market scale of China"s plant extract industry will also continue to expand. Based on our research, the market size of China"s plant extract industry will grow at a CAGR of 10% from 2023 to 2028.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Food Grade Carrageenan market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Food Grade Carrageenan market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Food Grade Carrageenan market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Food Grade Carrageenan market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Food Grade Carrageenan market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Food Grade Carrageenan
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Food Grade Carrageenan market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include DuPont, Cargill, Kerry Group, CP Kelco, Ashland, Ingredion, TIC Gums, Tate and Lyle, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Food Grade Carrageenan market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Kappa Carrageenan
Lota Carrageenan
Lambda Carrageenan
Market segment by Application
Food
Beverage
Major players covered
DuPont
Cargill
Kerry Group
CP Kelco
Ashland
Ingredion
TIC Gums
Tate and Lyle
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Food Grade Carrageenan product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Food Grade Carrageenan, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Food Grade Carrageenan from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Food Grade Carrageenan competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Food Grade Carrageenan breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Food Grade Carrageenan market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Food Grade Carrageenan.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Food Grade Carrageenan sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
In this report, we will assess the current U.S. tariff framework alongside international policy adaptations, analyzing their effects on competitive market structures, regional economic dynamics, and supply chain resilience.
Carrageenan is a hydrocolloid, derived from red seaweed. It is used as an ingredient in various food products, such as bakery, dairy, sauces and meat products. Carrageenan has no nutritional value, and on processing, it forms a gel. It has many functions, which differ from application to application. For instance, in ice creams, carrageenan prevents meltdown, in chocolates it provides body & the texture, acts as a thickening agent in custard and a stabilizer in whipped cream.
Plant extracts industry as a whole is still in a rapid development stage, with people"s pursuit of natural green and health, the future of new varieties of plant extracts and applications will continue to be developed, specialization and refinement of the requirements of the gradual increase in industry concentration will gradually increase. With the gradual growth of China"s traditional Chinese medicine industry and food industry, the market scale of China"s plant extract industry will also continue to expand. Based on our research, the market size of China"s plant extract industry will grow at a CAGR of 10% from 2023 to 2028.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Food Grade Carrageenan market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Food Grade Carrageenan market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Food Grade Carrageenan market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Food Grade Carrageenan market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Food Grade Carrageenan market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Food Grade Carrageenan
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Food Grade Carrageenan market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include DuPont, Cargill, Kerry Group, CP Kelco, Ashland, Ingredion, TIC Gums, Tate and Lyle, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Food Grade Carrageenan market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Kappa Carrageenan
Lota Carrageenan
Lambda Carrageenan
Market segment by Application
Food
Beverage
Major players covered
DuPont
Cargill
Kerry Group
CP Kelco
Ashland
Ingredion
TIC Gums
Tate and Lyle
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Food Grade Carrageenan product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Food Grade Carrageenan, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Food Grade Carrageenan from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Food Grade Carrageenan competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Food Grade Carrageenan breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Food Grade Carrageenan market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Food Grade Carrageenan.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Food Grade Carrageenan sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Table of Contents
87 Pages
- 1 Market Overview
- 2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 3 Competitive Environment: Food Grade Carrageenan by Manufacturer
- 4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 5 Market Segment by Type
- 6 Market Segment by Application
- 7 North America
- 8 Europe
- 9 Asia-Pacific
- 10 South America
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 12 Market Dynamics
- 13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Appendix
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