Report Synopsis
Hydrocolloids demand in Europe is driven by increasing demand from food & beverages. 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. The hydrocolloids industry is forecast to receive an impetus from this booming demand. Oil & gas and food & beverages applications are forecast to record robust growth in the Middle & Africa region. Increasing health consciousness and changing eating habits of consumers, especially in developing countries of MEA, are the driving factors for hydrocolloids growth in the food and beverage sector.

Germany constitutes the single largest market for Hydrocolloids in Europe, estimated to account for 21% share in 2018 and further expected to reach 156.7 thousand metric tons by 2024. The overall Hydrocolloids market in Middle & Africa region is projected to touch US$1 billion by 2020.

Research Findings & Coverage

  • EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) 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 hydrocolloids raw material source by product type and end-use application for EMEA region. The report also analyzes the market for hydrocolloids by raw material source, product type and application in all major countries in this region
  • Mixed Opportunities for Seaweed Hydrocolloids
  • Restrained Demand for Select Hydrocolloids Due to Tighter Raw Material Supply in the Offing
  • Gelatin’s Application in Food & Beverages being Hindered by Alternatives
  • Key business trends focusing on product innovations/developments, M&As, JVs and other recent industry developments
  • Major companies profiled – 63
  • The industry guide includes the contact details for 150 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 EMEA 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

  • Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, The United Kingdom and Rest of Europe)
  • Middle East & Africa (South Africa, Turkey and Other ROW)