| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 150.75 Million |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 238.18 Million |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 9.58 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
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Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market Analysis
The Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market size is estimated at USD 150.75 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 238.18 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.58% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mexican government introduced initiatives to enhance consumer awareness regarding the consumption of low-sodium products and their health benefits. By September 2020, more than 70,000 Mexicans had died from COVID-19, of which two-thirds had an underlying medical condition, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular problems, according to health officials. High sodium consumption can raise blood pressure, and high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Thus, growing awareness regarding the consumption of low-sodium products and increased health problems in line with the consumption of high sodium products has paved the way for the growth of the sodium reduction ingredients market.
Over the medium term, the market is expected to be majorly driven by increasing awareness regarding the health effects of excessive sodium consumption. Additionally, the increasing application of sodium reduction ingredients in confectionaries, bakery products, frozen foods, and dairy products is expected to complement the market growth tremendously during the forecast period.
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 the market demand in the country further.
Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market Trends
Rising Awareness of Heath Effects of High Sodium Intake
The higher salt or sodium consumption in Mexico has been a major concern among local consumers because it has contributed to several illness-related deaths in the country, including stroke, heart failure, osteoporosis, stomach cancer, and kidney disease. According to statistics by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the most common cause of death in the country was heart conditions, which accounted for 171.87 thousand deaths in 2020. As a result, the government and other organizations are taking initiatives to regulate the consumption of sodium in the country. As a result, in recent years, consumer awareness regarding the ill effects of higher sodium intake has increased, thereby resulting in the population inclining toward low-sodium products in order to control hypertension rates and maintain normal blood pressure. Further, the Mexican Ministry of Health issued a final rule (NOM-051) on March 27, 2020, that mandated a new front package labeling (FOPL) system for all packaged foods to warn consumers against products that exceed strict thresholds for sodium, caloric content, added sugars, and saturated fats.
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Mineral Salt Segment Accounts for the Largest Market Share
Mineral salts are the most consumed form of sodium reduction ingredient among consumers across the country as they contain potassium chloride, which offers flavor without increasing daily sodium intake, making them a healthy alternative to salt. Compared to counterparts, mineral salts' low cost make them a more preferred choice among all the sodium reduction ingredients. Therefore, the demand for mineral salts in the food and beverage industries, such as bakery and dairy, has increased extensively. Companies like Cargill are leading mineral salt suppliers to the food processing industry in the Mexican market. The company offers the broadest lines of mineral salt products, including potassium salts such as Potassium Pro, Potassium Chloride, and Potassium Pro-Ultra Fine Potassium Chloride. The company also offers bulk mineral salt or bagged mineral salt with or without additives to cater to customized demand from customers.
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Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Industry Overview
The Mexican sodium reduction ingredient market is competitive, owing to the presence of many regional and domestic players. Mergers, expansions, acquisitions, and partnerships are the major strategies being implemented by companies, along with new product development by leading companies to boost their brand presence among consumers. Key players dominating the market include Cargill Incorporated, Kerry Group PLC, Koninklijke DSM NV, and Lallemand Inc.
Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market Leaders
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Cargill, Incorporated
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Kerry Inc.
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Lallemand Inc.
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Koninklijke DSM NV
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Lesaffre International
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market News
In January 2020, Lallemand, one of the leaders in the production of yeast-based ingredients, with several factories in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other parts of the world, strengthened its position in the North American market with the acquisition and transformation of a new Canadian production site. It acquired the yeast extract facility in Cornwall, Ontario, which is 62 miles southwest of Montreal International airport, close to Lallemand's headquarters, and fewer than 400 miles north of New York City.
In 2020, Royal DSM unveiled a complete portfolio of plant-based meat alternatives. The new range is designed to enhance taste, texture, and nutritional value while managing sodium content in meat alternative applications. The new range includes yeast extracts, process flavors, nutritional ingredients, and hydrocolloids. Its products include Maxarome Select, Multirome, Maxavor, Gellaneer, DSM's Quali Vitamins, DSM Premix Solution, and Maxavor RYE LS.
Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Industry Segmentation
Sodium reduction ingredients are used for reducing salt content from food products either by replacing salt from the food or by partially reducing the excess salt in food products. The Mexican sodium reduction ingredients market is segmented by product type and application. By product type, the market is categorized into amino acids and glutamates, mineral salts, yeast extracts, and other product types. The market is also segmented by application into bakery and confectionery, condiments, seasonings, and sauces, dairy and frozen foods, meat and meat products, snacks, and other applications. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasting have been done on the basis of value (in USD million).
| By Product Type | Amino Acids and Glutamates |
| Mineral Salts | |
| Yeast Extracts | |
| Other Product Types | |
| By Application | Bakery and Confectionery |
| Condiments, Seasonings, and Sauces | |
| Dairy and Frozen Foods | |
| Meat and Meat Products | |
| Snacks | |
| Other Applications |
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Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market Research FAQs
How big is the Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market?
The Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market size is expected to reach USD 150.75 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 9.58% to reach USD 238.18 million by 2030.
What is the current Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market size?
In 2025, the Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market size is expected to reach USD 150.75 million.
Who are the key players in Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market?
Cargill, Incorporated, Kerry Inc., Lallemand Inc., Koninklijke DSM NV and Lesaffre International are the major companies operating in the Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market.
What years does this Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market size was estimated at USD 136.31 million. The report covers the Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Mexico Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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