The Europe Monosodium Glutamate Market would witness market growth of 7.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). In the year 2020, the Europe market’s volume surged to 593.8 Kilo Tonnes, showcasing a growth of 6.4% (2019-2022).
Monosodium glutamate provides additional health and nutritional benefits. MSG can cause the brain to generate a pleasant experience. It is abundant in foods that are high in protein. After ingesting monosodium glutamate, the body produces glutamic acid, an amino acid found in all proteins that benefit human health. Monosodium glutamate can enhance the delicate flavor of cooked food, stimulate the secretion of digestive juice, and aid in the digestion and integration of food in the human body. Reducing certain foods’ flavor, sodium glutamate combines flawlessly with meat, fish, poultry, various types of vegetables, herbs, soups, and marinades. Sodium glutamate reacts with salt (sodium chloride) and other delicate flavoring ingredients (such as nucleotide). In order to produce the finest flavor, it must utilize the proper concentration. These characteristics make sodium glutamate suitable for reducing sodium intake.
Preservatives or flavor enhancers constitute the preponderance of food additives. Several studies illustrate the adverse effects of monosodium glutamate. It can result in a severe headache, a searing sensation, an increase in the prevalence of obesity and asthma, and a reduction in male fertility. It also affects the kidneys of adult Wistar rats, and research indicates that the functioning of the kidneys may have been negatively impacted due to cellular necrosis and distortion of the renal cortical cytoarchitecture.
The globalization of cuisine has led to a broader acceptance of MSG in European kitchens. Many international and fusion dishes have gained popularity and rely on MSG for flavor enhancement. European food manufacturers have increasingly incorporated MSG into their processed and convenience food products. According to the US Department of Agriculture, France’s food processing sector encompasses approximately 15,500 companies with total annual sales exceeding $215 billion. It is a leading sector of the French economy with a substantial reputation for quality and innovation. The food processing industry in France has experienced growth in producing processed and convenience foods. Many of these products contain MSG to create appealing tastes, and consumers’ busy lifestyles have contributed to the demand for convenient and flavorful food options. The above aspects will contribute to market growth in this region.
The Germany market dominated the Europe Monosodium Glutamate Market by Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $420.4 Million by 2030. The UK market is experiencing a CAGR of 6.3% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The France market would exhibit a CAGR of 8% during (2023 - 2030).
Based on Sales Channel, the market is segmented into Business to Business, and Business to Consumers (Supermarket & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, Others). Based on End User, the market is segmented into Food Processing & Services Industry, Livestock & Pet Food Industry, Retail sector, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.
The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Meihua Holdings Group Co, Ltd, B&G Foods, Inc., R.M Chemicals Pvt. Ltd, Linghua Group Limited, Puramate India Pvt Ltd, Tate & Lyle PLC, Foodchem International Corporation, Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Cargill, Incorporated, and Kerry Group plc.
Scope of the Study
Market Segments covered in the Report:
By Sales Channel (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)

  • Business to Business
  • Business to Consumers


o Supermarket & Hypermarkets
o Convenience Stores
o Online Stores
o Others
By End User (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)

  • Food Processing & Services Industry
  • Livestock & Pet Food Industry
  • Retail sector
  • Others


By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)

  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe


Companies Profiled

  • Meihua Holdings Group Co, Ltd
  • B&G Foods, Inc.
  • R.M Chemicals Pvt. Ltd
  • Linghua Group Limited
  • Puramate India Pvt Ltd
  • Tate & Lyle PLC
  • Foodchem International Corporation
  • Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
  • Cargill, Incorporated
  • Kerry Group plc


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