Food Grade Alcohol Market, By Product Type, By Source, By Application, By Geography

Description

Global Food Grade Alcohol Market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.51 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3.39 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 2.51 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	4.40%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 3.39 Bn

Figure. Food Grade Alcohol Market Share (%), By Region 2025

The global food grade alcohol market has been growing steadily over the past few years. Food grade alcohol refers to ethanol or ethyl alcohol that is produced and processed in accordance with good manufacturing practices. It is used as an ingredient in food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals where it acts as a solvent, antimicrobial agent, and preservative. Growing health consciousness among consumers and increasing demand for processed and packaged food & beverages have been driving the use of food grade alcohols. Moreover, alcohol's ability to extract flavors and maintain the quality and freshness of food is also fueling its demand from the food industry. However, strict regulations regarding the production and use of food grade alcohol poses a challenge to market players.

Market Dynamics:

The key factors driving the food grade alcohol market include the growing demand for processed and packaged food & beverages, rising health consciousness leading to higher consumption of packaged food products, and widespread use of alcohol as a solvent, antimicrobial agent, and preservative in foods. Food grade alcohol helps enhance the shelf life of products and extracts natural flavors from many agricultural commodities like fruits, nuts, and spices. It also acts as a cleaning agent in the food processing industry. However, stringent regulations regarding the production, transport, storage, and use of food grade alcohol are expected to restrain the growth of this market. Moreover, availability of substitute ingredients and higher production costs pose challenges. Opportunities for market participants lie in developing countries with growing food processing industries. Investments in R&D to develop newer grades of alcohol for specialized applications also present an opportunity in the long run.

Key Features of the Study:

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global food grade alcohol market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global food grade alcohol market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
Key companies covered as a part of this study include MGP, Cargill Incorporated, ADM, Cristalco, Grain Processing Corporation, Wilmar International Ltd., Extractohol, Pure Alcohol Solutions, Nedstar, Sasma B.V., Roquette Freres , Essentica, AVANSCHEM, Fairly Traded Organics, and Ethimex Ltd.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
The global food grade alcohol market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global food grade alcohol market.

Detailed Segmentation-

Product Type:
- Ethanol
- Polyols
- Others
Source:
- Molasses & Sugarcane
- Fruits
- Others (Grains, etc.)
Application:
- Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
- Food & Beverages
- Personal Care
- Others
Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
- MGP
- Cargill Incorporated
- ADM
- Cristalco
- Grain Processing Corporation
- Wilmar International Ltd.
- Extractohol
- Pure Alcohol Solutions
- Nedstar
- Sasma B.V.
- Roquette Freres
- Essentica
- AVANSCHEM
- Fairly Traded Organics
- Ethimex Ltd

Product Code: CMI6846

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Product Type
- Market Snippet, By Source
- Market Snippet, By Application
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trend

4. Global Food Grade Alcohol Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Overview
Factors Affecting Global Food Grade Alcohol Market
Impact Analysis

5. Global Food Grade Alcohol Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Ethanol
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Polyols
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Others
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends

6. Global Food Grade Alcohol Market, By Source, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Molasses & Sugarcane
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Fruits
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Others (Grains, etc.)
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends

7. Global Food Grade Alcohol Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Food & Beverages
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Personal Care
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Others
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends

8. Global Food Grade Alcohol Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020-2032
North America
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
  - U.K.
  - Germany
  - Italy
  - France
  - Spain
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - ASEAN
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East & Africa

9. Competitive Landscape

Heat Map Analysis
Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
Company Profiles
- MGP
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Cargill Incorporated
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- ADM
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Cristalco
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Grain Processing Corporation
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Wilmar International Ltd.
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Extractohol
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Pure Alcohol Solutions
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Nedstar
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Sasma B.V.
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Roquette Freres
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Essentica
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- AVANSCHEM
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Fairly Traded Organics
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Ethimex Ltd
  - Company Overview
  - Product Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates

10. Analyst Recommendation

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

11. Section

References
Research Methodology
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