Food Additives Market Size 2021: Industry Report, Share, Trends, Growth, Analysis and Forecast Till 2026
Published by IMARC Services Private Limited
Posted on October 7, 2021
5 min readLast updated: January 30, 2026

Published by IMARC Services Private Limited
Posted on October 7, 2021
5 min readLast updated: January 30, 2026

The global food additives market is set to grow at a 5.6% CAGR from 2021-2026, driven by the food and beverages industry's expansion and demand for natural additives.
According to IMARC Group’s latest report, titled “Food Additives Market Size: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026”, the global food additives market reached a value of US$ 50.6 Billion in 2020. Food additives are the various edible substances that are added to food products to enhance their color, appearance, texture and shelf-life. Edible colors, enzymes, flavors, hydrocolloids and preservatives are some of the most commonly available types of food additives that can be produced artificially or derived from natural sources, such as minerals, plants and animals. Food additives are generally added to products, such as soups, sauces, baked goods, desserts and baby food to prevent microbial growth and contamination while increasing the overall shelf-life.
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The expanding food and beverages industry, along with elevating levels of urbanization, is primarily driving the growth of the market. Additionally, changing dietary preferences and hectic schedules of the consumers have led to an increased demand for convenience food products that use food additives as a key ingredient. Furthermore, growing preference for organic products has further escalated the demand for food additives manufactured using natural sources. Additionally, the proliferating number of quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and emerging café culture are also creating a positive outlook for the global market for food additives. Several other factors, including the launch of innovative product variants in various flavors and continuous advancements in the processing technologies, are projected to further drive the market growth in the coming years. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% during 2021-2026.
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The article discusses the global food additives market, its growth, trends, and forecast from 2021 to 2026.
How are food additives used? They enhance food products' color, texture, and shelf-life.
What is driving the market growth? The expanding food and beverages industry and demand for natural additives.
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