According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Food Preservatives Market Report by Type (Natural, Synthetic), Function (Anti-Microbial, Anti-Oxidant, and Others), Application (Meat and Poultry, Bakery, Dairy, Beverages, Snacks, and Others), and Region 2025-2033,” the global food preservatives market size reached USD 3.2 Billion in 2024. Food preservatives are defined as the specialized chemical ingredients or extracts added to the food products during their production to protect them from bacteria, microorganisms, spoilage and contamination. The addition of these substances helpsin improving the shelf life and retains the nutritional valueof the food. Preservatives are also used to prevent changes in color, taste, or texture and delay the oxidization process in food.
Global Food Preservatives Market Trends:
The escalating demand for convenient and ready to eat (RTE) food items across the globe represents one of the key factors driving the food preservatives market growth. This can be attributed to busy lifestyles led by the majority of the working population. Moreover, due to rising health awareness, consumers are choosing food items that have clean label ingredients and longer shelf life. This, in turn, is driving the demand for natural food preservatives to keep the food free from artificial chemicals, which is acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. The market is further driven by the growing awareness regarding hygienicallypacked food products. Other factors, such as the rising demand forflavor enhancers in the bakery sector and the increasing consumer expenditure capacities, are creating a positive outlook for the market further. Looking forward, the market value is projected to reach USD 4.5 Billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 3.57% during 2025-2033.
Market Summary:
- On the basis of the type, the market has been bifurcated into natural (edible oil, rosemary extracts, natamycin, vinegar and others), and synthetic (propionates, sorbates, benzoates and others) preservatives.
- Based on the application, the market has been classified into meat and poultry, bakery, dairy, beverages, snacks and others.
- On the basis of the function, the market has been classified into anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and others.
- On a regional basis, the market has been segmented into North America (the United States and Canada), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others), Europe (the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others) and Middle East and Africa.
- The competitive landscape of the market has also been examined, with some of the key players being Albemarle Corporation, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Celanese Corporation, Corbion N.V., Dupont De Nemours Inc., Galactic S.A., Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Kemin Industries Inc., Koninklijke DSM N.V. and Tate & Lyle PLC.
Report Coverage:
Report Features |
Details |
Base Year of the Analysis |
2024 |
Historical Period |
2019-2024 |
Forecast Period |
2025-2033 |
Units |
Billion USD |
Segment Coverage |
Type, Function, Application, Region |
Region Covered |
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered |
United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered |
Albemarle Corporation, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Celanese Corporation, Corbion N.V., Dupont De Nemours Inc., Galactic S.A., Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Kemin Industries Inc., Koninklijke DSM N.V. and Tate & Lyle PLC |
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