Global Food Hydrocolloids Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Food Hydrocolloids market size was valued at US$ 5981 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 8928 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.0% during review period.

A colloid, also called a colloidal system, is a chemical system that features very fine particles suspended in a continuous medium. Hydrocolloids, as the name indicates, are colloidal long-chained polymeric systems made of fine particles and dispersed in water. Depending on how much water has been used, hydrocolloids could occur in the form of either gels or sols.

Given their physical attributes, hydrocolloids are used in numerous applications. Their range of application in the food industry is especially wide because they carry the capability to modify the rheology of virtually any system to which they’re added. The other main applications of hydrocolloids are seen in the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals sector.

Global Food Hydrocolloids key players include Kraft Foods Group Inc., JM Huber Corp(CP Kelco), Fufeng, Ingredion, etc. Global top four manufacturers hold a share nearly 25%.

Europe is the largest market, with a share over 30%, followed by China, and North America, both have a share about 40 percent.

In terms of product, Guar gum is the largest segment, with a share over 30%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Jelly or Pudding, followed by Processed meat, Beverage, Dressing or sauce, etc.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Food Hydrocolloids 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 Hydrocolloids market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Food Hydrocolloids market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Food Hydrocolloids market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Food Hydrocolloids market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 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 Hydrocolloids

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 Hydrocolloids 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 JM Huber Corp(CP Kelco), Ingredion, DuPont, Cargill, Kerry Group, Ashland, Hindustan Gum & Chemicals Ltd, Kraft Foods Group Inc., DSM, Jai Bharat Gum & Chemicals Ltd, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Food Hydrocolloids 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
Agar
Alginates
Carboxymethylcellulose and Other Cellulose Ethers
Carrageenan
Gelatin
Gellan Gum
Guar Gum
Gum Acacia (Gum Arabic)
Locust Bean Gum
Others

Market segment by Application
Beverage
Dressing or Sauce
Jelly or Pudding
Dairy Products
Ice Cream
Soup
Processed Meat
Others

Major players covered
JM Huber Corp(CP Kelco)
Ingredion
DuPont
Cargill
Kerry Group
Ashland
Hindustan Gum & Chemicals Ltd
Kraft Foods Group Inc.
DSM
Jai Bharat Gum & Chemicals Ltd
Fufeng
Meihua
Caremoli Group
Behn Meyer
Iberagar

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 Hydrocolloids product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Food Hydrocolloids, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Food Hydrocolloids from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Food Hydrocolloids competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Food Hydrocolloids 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 Hydrocolloids 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 Hydrocolloids.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Food Hydrocolloids sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.