Specialty Food Ingredients Market Trends and Growth Forecast 2024-2030
The global specialty food ingredients market was valued at USD 101.9 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030. This growth is being primarily driven by the expanding application of specialty food ingredients across key industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care, along with the increasing reach of organized retail and e-commerce globally. Specialty food ingredients play a crucial role in the food production process by performing various functions, such as preserving, texturizing, emulsifying, coloring, and adding nutritional value. These ingredients help create the wide array of processed foods available today. They encompass both micro-ingredients (such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes) and macro-ingredients (such as specific proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, and other substances). In recent years, there has been a growing demand for products that are free from artificial additiv...