Synthetic Ingredients in Food Coloring Market Research

Synthetic Ingredients in Food Coloring Market Research

Synthetic ingredients in food coloring refer to artificially produced colors that are commonly used in the food industry. These colors are created through synthetic processes and are composed of complex hydrocarbons, nitrogen, and sulfur ions. In contrast to natural colors, which are derived from plant or mineral sources, synthetic colors offer several advantages, including cost-effectiveness, stability, and a wider range of color options. The global synthetic ingredients in food coloring industry has experienced slow growth over recent years in all segments in terms of the total revenue. The total market size increased from USD 775.7 million in 2020 to USD 844.2 million in 2023, representing a CAGR of 2.9% during the period. As the industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to grow, the market size of the global synthetic ingredients in food coloring is forecasted to increase to USD 962.9 million in 2028, representing a CAGR of 2.7% from 2023 to 2028.

The segment pertaining to beverages has witnessed a substantial revenue of USD 359.0 million in 2022. Furthermore, it is anticipated to attain a remarkable growth rate of 2.9% over the forecast period from 2023 to 2028, ultimately reaching a revenue of USD 424.3 million by 2028. The synthetic food color ingredients market finds its largest end-user segment in beverages, followed by the other food products segment. The demand for synthetic colors in these industries is driven by the need to provide visually appealing and stable shades that can maintain their vibrancy throughout the products' shelf lives. Synthetic colors are particularly sought after for achieving challenging shades of red, blue, and green, as the industry still heavily relies on synthetic dyes to attain these specific hues.

The global synthetic ingredients in food coloring market has witnessed substantial growth in terms of revenue, driven primarily by the Asia Pacific sectors. In 2022, the market was valued at USD 243.2 million, and it is projected to reach USD 313.2 million by the year 2028, representing a remarkable CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific Synthetic Food Color Ingredients Market is driven by several key factors, including lower cost-in-use, easy availability, higher stability, and the ability to produce more vibrant hues compared to their natural counterparts. The region is experiencing significant growth, particularly in developing markets such as India, which is also one of the top producers of synthetic dyes.

The competitive dynamics of the synthetic ingredients in food coloring market are shaped by prominent vendors such as Sensient Technologies Corporation, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., AromataGroup SRL, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, ROHA Group, Vinayak Ingredients (India) Private Limited, and several others.

This study aims to analyze the global market for various segments of synthetic ingredients in food coloring, including:

End-User: Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy Products, Meat, Meat Alternative, and Other Products.
Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Show more