The Mexican sodium reduction ingredient market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period (2020 - 2025).

  • The market is majorly driven by increasing awareness regarding the health effects of excessive sodium consumption. Its increasing application in confectionaries, bakery products, frozen foods, and dairy products is expected to complement the market growth further.
  • Furthermore, sodium reduction ingredients are gaining prominence in food flavors and preparations, such as seasonings and sauces, as these ingredients also act as masking agents that remove bitterness and metallic after-taste in food products. This is expected to strengthen its market demand in the country further.



Key Market Trends

Rising Awareness Toward Heath Effects of High Sodium Intake

Increasing consumer awareness regarding the detrimental effects on the consumption of excessive sodium in the body is expected to boost the overall growth of the sodium reduction ingredient market. The hazards related to a high-sodium diet, such as cardiac diseases, high blood pressure, and hypertension, have been documented widely in the past decade. Besides, governmental interventions, coupled with multi-sector efforts by several organizations, have raised awareness regarding the harmful effects of excessive consumption of sodium on the body. According to the INEGI, an estimated number of 141,619 deaths in Mexico were recorded due to heart conditions, which was the leading reason for deaths in 2017. Thus, increasing public awareness has anticipated boosting the overall growth in the demand for the sodium reducing ingredients market.

Rising Demand for Mineral Salt in the Country

Mineral salts are the most consumed form of sodium reduction ingredients, as it contains potassium chloride, which offers flavor without increasing their daily sodium intake as a substitute of salt, along with being a healthy alternative to salt. Its low cost, compared to its counterparts, makes it a more preferred choice among all the sodium reduction ingredients. Therefore, the demand for natural mineral salts in the food and beverage industries, such as bakery, dairy, and other industries, has increased extensively.

Competitive Landscape

The Mexican sodium reduction ingredient market is competitive and fragmented, owing to the presence of many regional and domestic players. Emphasis is given on the merger, expansion, acquisition, and partnership of the companies, along with new product development as strategic approaches adopted by the leading companies to boost their brand presence among consumers. Key players dominating the market include Cargill Incorporated, Kerry Inc., Lallemand Inc., Lesaffre & Cie, and AngelYeast Co. Ltd.

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