Report Synopsis
Asia-Pacific’s hydrocolloids demand is mainly driven by increasing demand from food & beverages, pharmaceuticals and oil & gas sectors. Increasing health consciousness, changing eating habits of consumers and growing working population in developing countries of Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to increase demand for convenience and processed food. Moreover, food additives are becoming a necessary part of food and beverages industry and natural clean label food additives such as hydrocolloids penetration is on the rise.

China is the largest market for hydrocolloids in Asia-Pacific, estimated at 328 thousand metric tons in 2018, which is also likely to post the fastest 2018-2024 CAGR of 5.6% in reaching a projected 456 thousand metric tons by 2024. The market for hydrocolloids in Asia-Pacific is expected to touch US$4.1 billion in 2019.

Research Findings & Coverage

  • Asia-Pacific market for Hydrocolloids is analyzed in this report with respect to raw material sources, product types and end-use applications
  • The study exclusively analyzes the market size for hydrocolloid raw material source by product type and end-use application in overall Asia-Pacific region. The report also analyzes the market for hydrocolloids by raw material source, product type and application in all major Asia-Pacific countries
  • Mixed Opportunities for Seaweed Hydrocolloids
  • Demand for Hydrocolloids Propelled by Trends in Fat and Sugar Reduction
  • Restrained Demand for Select Hydrocolloids Due to Tighter Raw Material Supply in the Offing
  • Key business trends focusing on product innovations/developments, M&As, JVs and other recent industry developments
  • Major companies profiled – 140
  • The industry guide includes the contact details for 258 companies

Product Outline
The following Hydrocolloid raw material sources are analyzed in this report:

  • Animal-derived (Gelatin)
  • Microbial-fermented
  • Plant-derived
  • Seaweed-derived
  • Cellulose-based

The report analyzes the following key product types of Hydrocolloids:

  • Gelatin
  • Xanthan Gum
  • Gellan Gum
  • Guar Gum
  • Gum Arabic
  • LBG
  • Tara Gum
  • Pectin
  • Agar-Agar
  • Alginates
  • Carrageenan
  • CMC
  • MC & HPMC
  • MCC

The study explores the following major applications of Hydrocolloids:

  • Animal Feed
  • Food & Beverages
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care
  • Pharma & Healthcare
  • Oil & Gas
  • Industrial/Technical

Analysis Period, Units and Growth Rates

  • The report reviews, analyzes and projects the Asia-Pacific market for Hydrocolloids for the period 2015-2024 in terms of volume in Metric Tons and value in US$ and the compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) projected from 2018 through 2024

Geographic Coverage

  • China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific