Emulsifiers are substances that are used to combine water and oils to form an emulsion. Emulsifiers present in food enhances the suspension of water and oil, mainly in foods like ice-cream, margarine, and salad dressing, among others.
Emulsifiers are increasingly used in food in order to make it more appetizing in terms of appearance and consistency. This emulsifiers market report provides an analysis for the period from 2016 to 2023, where 2018 to 2023 is the forecast period and 2017 is the base year. This report on emulsifiers covers an in-depth analysis of the market including statistical and subjective data points, along with the key market drivers and opportunities & restraints that have positive or negative effects on the overall global market. An exclusive coverage has been provided for market drivers and challenges & opportunities for a country-level market in the respective regional segments. The report comprises a competitive analysis of the key players functioning in the market and covers in-depth data related to the competitive landscape of the market and the recent strategies & products that will assist or affect the market in the coming years.
The global emulsifiers market has been segmented on the basis of different type and end-use. On the basis of different types, the market is segmented into Lecithin, Esters of monoglycerides of fatty acids, Esters of monoglycerides of fatty acids, Polyglycerol Esters, Polysorbates, Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, and Lactic esters of fatty acids. By different end-use, the market is segmented into personal care and cosmetics, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, and others.
The Lecithin segment dominated the market in 2018 and is expected to display a similar trend in the coming years
In 2018, the lecithin segment accounted for a majority of market share and is expected to retain its dominance by 2023. The emulsifying properties of lecithin is fuelling its demand in many food and industrial applications. Further, the multifunctional nature of lecithin is expected to play a vital role in augmenting its demand over the years. Lecithin belong to the group of yellowish-brown fatty substances that naturally occur in animal and plant tissues. Lecithins are amphiphilic in nature and have the ability to attract water and fatty substances. They are widely used in emulsifiers in several commercial products such as foods, paints, and pharmaceuticals, among others.
The Food & Beverage segment dominated the market in 2018 and is expected to display a similar trend in the coming years
In 2018, the food & beverage segment accounted for the majority of market share and is expected to retain its dominance in the coming years. Emulsifiers consist of multifunctional ingredients that are
heavily used in bakery products. Emulsifiers are widely used in the food industry to emulsify and blend ingredients, improve the properties of the shortening, as well as to interact with the flour components present in the mix.
In the food industry, emulsifiers are used in margarine and ice-creams in order to form stable emulsions in fat and water, as large crystals of water give an uneven and rough consistency to food.
Europe dominated the market in 2018 and expected to display similar trend in the coming years
In terms of different regions, Europe dominated the market in 2018 and is expected to retain its dominance in the coming years. This is mainly due to the presence of modern food processing techniques, leading to the expansion of food production and product development in several end-use industries such as confectionery, dairy, and oil. The market for emulsifiers in the European region is mainly driven by the increasing consumer interest towards trans-fat products and low-calorie foods. Further, an increasing consumption of processed foods and rising innovations in the end-use applications such as bakery products, are encouraging manufacturers to focus on new product launches and innovations in order to grab more customer attention.
Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period, owing to the development of the food & beverage industry in this region. Changing lifestyles, the rising demand for convenience food, and growing health consciousness are the factors that are driving the overall
market growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
The major players operating in the global emulsifiers are Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Akzo Nobel N.V, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, DowDuPont, Evonik Industries AG, Estelle Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Kerry Group, Gattefossé SAS, Lonza Group, Puratos, Royal DSM, and Solvay S.A., among others. The players have stepped up new product innovations and new product launches, in order to gain more attention from the customers. Moreover, the market growth is attributed to strategic mergers & acquisitions, geographical expansions, and joint ventures & partnerships that are undertaken to ensure long-term sustenance in the market. For instance, Multec, a range of emulsifiers offered by Puratos, is designed to enhance the volume of foods that are baked, by softening the crumb and also by improving the aeration capacity.
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