The size of the Europe carrageenan market is expected to be worth USD 312.59 million in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.79% from 2024 to 2029 to achieve USD 394.93 million by 2029.
Carrageenan is a natural component extracted from red algae or Irish moss that can be used as emulsifier, thickener and for preserving foods and beverages. Carrageenan is a soluble fiber that increases the nutritional value of certain foods by helping low-fat and low-fat options taste like sugar. Yogurt, meat products and nut milk are the main applications where carrageenan is used as an ingredient. Additionally, suspending nutrients in baby formulas, preventing spoilage, minimizing food waste, and making yogurt and ice cream creamier are some of the benefits of using carrageenan as an ingredient. Also, hemp oil, soy milk, chocolate milk, deli meats, non-dairy desserts, cottage cheese, coconut milk, vegan cheese, and more are common sources of carrageenan that are readily available in the Europe market. The main driver of the Europe carrageenan market is the growing demand for processed foods. The rising call for organic ingredients within processed food ingredients is driving the European market.
Carrageenan is widely used in processed meats, nutrients, pesticides, dairy products, toothpaste, laxatives, skin preparations, etc., leading the Europe market for carrageenan. Also, the properties of carrageenan as a thickening, stabilizing, texturizing and gelling agent are expected to enhance the growth of the Europe carrageenan market in the future. The carrageenan market is booming with the increasing use as an ingredient in the production of aqueous foods, meat products, bakery products, and pet foods. The growing concern for health and the growing demand for healthy food are one of the key factors driving the Europe market for the next seven years. Also, the growing demand for natural ingredients in processed foods and the increased consumption of meat and poultry is expected to accelerate the Europe market in a few years. The Europe carrageenan market has seen significant growth in recent years due to increasing demand from the food and beverage industry, and demand is expected to continue during the forecast period. The augmenting call for hydrocolloids in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, personal care, and cosmetics is expected to complement the Europe market growth during the outlook period. Increasing demand for food additives, gelling agents and emulsifiers is expected to drive Europe market growth over the next seven years. Due to its excellent gelling and viscosity properties, there is an increasing demand for carrageenan in these end-use industries. The need for non-animal gelatin substitutes is expected to generate demand for carrageenan for the vegetarian and vegan food industry during the envisioned period.
Demand for the natural ingredient carrageenan is increasing in the personal care industry and is expected to drive the European market growth. Due to its gelling, stabilizing and thickening properties, demand from the bakery and confectionery, beverage, dairy and beverage industries is increasing significantly and is expected to drive growth in the local market. Increasing consumption of processed foods is an important factor driving the growth of the Europe carrageenan market. Consumers around the world are becoming more health conscious and have a better understanding of the ingredients in the packaged foods they consume. The increasing importance of private label products will be one of the major trends in the Europe carrageenan market gaining tremendous traction over the forecast period. The increasing demand for natural food additives will drive the growth of the Europe carrageenan market during the foreseen period. Demand for private label will increase over the coming years as price-conscious consumers look for quality products at competitive prices.
Alternatives such as guar, pectin, gelatin and xanthan gum offer great competition for carrageenan and are a limitation in the Europe carrageenan market. The health problems of gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases associated with the use of carrageenan in certain food and beverage products are a major limitation of the Europe carrageenan market. Fluctuations in raw material prices affect the price of carrageenan products and impede the growth of the Europe carrageenan market. Complying with the strict regulations on the use of carrageenan in some countries is a major challenge for the major players in the local market. The various health effects associated with carrageenan and the potential to cause bloating, glucose intolerance and inflammation, leading to surprising use, are estimated to hamper the growth of the Europe carrageenan market during the forecast period.
Lota and kappa are formed from calcium and potassium salts that are widely used in the food and beverage industry as gelling agents. The rising call demand for gelling agents in dairy desserts, dips, and other beverages is a crucial factor promoting demand for lota and kappa products.
Dairy products were the most important applications of carrageenan gum in 2019 due to its high reactivity to milk nutrients. It has a wide range of applications in chocolate milk, ice cream, chocolate mixes and many other fields. PES food grade is the second-largest market after water gels, meat and poultry. Carrageenan black is primarily used in precooked meat and poultry products, such as chicken and turkey slices.
Europe was the largest market in the worldwide carrageenan market in 2019. Within Europe, the UK and Germany are the main importers due to strong demand from the end-use industries that exist in the region. Strict European Union legislation on the use of carrageenan slightly hampers growth. Carrageenan processing is mainly done in countries like Denmark and France, and demand for production in Europe is skyrocketing.
Major Key Players in the Europe carrageenan market are Kachabo Gums, BLG Shanghai & Zhejiang Plants, Marinalg International, Altrafine Gums, Scalzo Food Industries, FMC Corporation, TIC Gums Incorporation, Cargil Inc, and Gum Technology Corporation
In July 2018, Cargill announced the expansion of the Seabrid portfolio with the launch of a new carrageenan extract, Satiagel Se, designed specifically for texturizing solutions in creamy dairy desserts.
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