| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 3.80 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market Analysis
The South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period.
The growing food industry, along with the overall food retail sector, has a major role to play in the growth of the thickeners segment for hydrocolloids. Apart from this, the changing consumer preference favoring the dense ready-to-eat products is another key factor driving the overall growth of the segment.
Product innovation in hydrocolloids is majorly focused in the bakery and confectionery segment of the country, owing to increasing per capita consumption. Although gelatin is widely used, consumers demanding for vegan and kosher labels are enabling the companies to look at naturally derived raw materials to meet their demand.
South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market Trends
Wide Application due to Varied Functionality
- Sauces are prepared with hot process, and using the right hydrocolloid is a key factor in the South African food processing industry. In the beverage applications gum, Arabic gum is used for emulsification purposes in flavored beverages.
- Xanthan, guar, and locust bean gums provide the desired viscosity in bread and cake mixes and minimize the formation of lumps. Owing to the African consumer's demand for confectionery and bakery products, these functionalities prove to be a major advantage for the food manufacturers.
- Thus, the country's increasing food retail sales are strongly driving the market for hydrocolloids. Apart from the food applications, hydrocolloids find use in pharmaceutical, personal care (moisturizer creams), and in shale oil hydraulic fracturing process.
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The Application of Xanthan Gum is Increasing at a Faster Pace
- Increasing the use of xanthan gum as an emulsifier across a wide array of applications, including salad dressings, sauces, non-fat milk, dairy products, and baked and frozen foods, coupled with the growth of the food and beverage industry, is anticipated to augment the market growth.
- Xanthan gum has emerged as a low price alternative to guar gum in a wide range of food applications, resulting in high demand for the former. Health concerns and higher costs have restricted the candy companies from the use of Gelatin, which has significantly increased the application of xanthan gum across the confectionery segment.
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South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Industry Overview
The market is highly competitive, due to the presence of several players. Moreover, companies, like DuPont de Nemours Inc. and Cargill Incorporated, hold significant shares in the market. Strategies of the leading players focus on developing innovative solutions that address the taste, texture, and nutritional profiles of processed foods, in turn, extending the shelf lives of the final consumer products.
South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market Leaders
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Tranarc Holdings (Pty) Ltd
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Ingredion Incorporated
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Palani Group
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Cargill Incorporated
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Kerry Group PLC
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CP Kelco
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Koninklijke DSM NV
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Industry Segmentation
The South African food hydrocolloids market is segmented by type and application. Based on type, the market has been further segmented into gelatin gum, pectin, xanthan gum, and other types. Whereas based on application, the market has been segmented into dairy and frozen products, bakery and confectionery, beverages, meat and seafood products, oils and fats, and other applications.
| By Type | Gelatin Gum |
| Pectin | |
| Xanthan Gum | |
| Other Types | |
| By Application | Dairy and Frozen Products |
| Bakery and Confectionery | |
| Beverages | |
| Meat and Seafood Products | |
| Oils and Fats | |
| Other Applications |
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South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market Research FAQs
What is the current South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market size?
The South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market?
Tranarc Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Ingredion Incorporated, Palani Group, Cargill Incorporated, Kerry Group PLC, CP Kelco and Koninklijke DSM NV are the major companies operating in the South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market.
What years does this South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market cover?
The report covers the South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South Africa Food Hydrocolloids Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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