Pectin Global Market Report 2025

Pectin is a soluble fiber extracted from the cell walls of fruits through a process of boiling and subsequent cooling with an acid, typically lemon juice or citric acid. This compound is frequently employed as a gelling agent in various food products, particularly in the manufacturing of jams, jellies, and other fruit preserves.

The primary types of pectin include high methoxyl pectin and low methoxyl pectin. High-methoxyl pectin is extensively utilized in the food industry as a gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener. Derived from raw materials such as citrus fruit, apples, and sugar beets, this type of pectin is available through both direct and indirect distribution channels. It finds broad application in food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, bakery products, dairy products, and various other industries, serving functions such as thickening, stabilizing, gelling, acting as a fat replacer, and more.

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The pectin market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.28 billion in 2024 to $1.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to fruit processing industry growth, rising awareness of health benefits, globalization of food trade, diversification of pectin applications, government regulations and standards.

The pectin market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.79 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to clean label movement, increased demand for low-sugar and sugar-free products, growing demand for functional foods, expansion of pharmaceutical industry, increased application in pet food industry. Major trends in the forecast period include biodegradable packaging trends, technological advancements in extraction, research and development in pectin varieties, sustainable sourcing, and adoption in nutraceuticals.

The rising consumption of food and beverages is expected to drive growth in the pectin market in the coming years. Food and beverages encompass cooked or processed edible substances intended for human consumption, with pectin frequently included to help stabilize blood sugar levels and support digestive health. The demand for food and beverages is also on the rise due to increasing disposable incomes, urbanization, and changing lifestyles. For example, in 2023, the National Association of Convenience Stores, a US-based industry organization, reported that total industry foodservice sales-comprising prepared food, commissary items, and dispensed beverages-accounted for 26.9% of in-store sales, up from 25.6% in 2022. Furthermore, prepared food sales increased by 12.2% per store per month in 2023 compared to the previous year, making it the leading category for in-store sales. Therefore, the growing consumption of food and beverages will significantly influence the pectin market's growth.

The expanding bakery sector is anticipated to enhance the growth of the pectin market in the future. The bakery industry includes businesses engaged in producing and selling baked goods, covering a wide range of products such as bread, pastries, cakes, cookies, muffins, and other baked items. Pectin is commonly used in the bakery industry to create fruit fillings for various baked goods, including pastries, cakes, tarts, and pies, providing the desired gel texture and improving the overall quality of these products. For instance, in August 2024, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, a UK-based government agency, reported a 15.4% increase in the Gross Value Added (GVA) for all food and drink sectors in 2022 compared to 2021. During this period, catering experienced a substantial rise of 23.4%, manufacturing grew by 15.2%, retail saw an increase of 2.3%, and wholesale surged by 31.3%. Specific categories, such as cakes, exhibited positive growth of 10.3%, while croissants experienced a notable increase of 16.3%. Thus, the growing bakery sector is contributing to the expansion of the pectin market.

Leading companies in the pectin market are concentrating on developing enzyme functionality technology to improve the efficiency and quality of pectin extraction, enhance product stability, and broaden applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Enzyme functionality refers to the specific biochemical actions of enzymes that catalyze reactions, thereby optimizing processes such as extraction and modification in various industries. For example, in September 2024, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., a US-based company, introduced DIAZYME NOLO, a product aimed at enhancing the flavor profile and mouthfeel of NOLO beers. This innovative solution transforms fermentable maltose into non-fermentable isomalto-oligosaccharides (IMOs), allowing brewers to produce full-bodied beverages that replicate the experience of traditional beers while maintaining low alcohol levels.

Major companies in the pectin market are responding to consumer demands by developing label-friendly pectin. Label-friendly pectin aligns with clean or clear labeling criteria in food and beverage products. In September 2023, Cargill Incorporated introduced UniPECTINE LMCPlus, a specialized solution for low-sugar and high-fruit jams and bakery fruit fillings. This pectin variant offers superior performance in gel strength and spreadability compared to standard LMC, meeting the preferences of consumers focused on sugar reduction and clean label choices.

In June 2024, Tate & Lyle, a UK-based company specializing in the production of sweeteners, starches, and other food ingredients, acquired CP Kelco ApS for an amount of $1.8 billion. Tate & Lyle's acquisitions generally focus on enhancing its ingredient portfolio, expanding its capabilities in health and wellness solutions, and reinforcing its position in key markets. CP Kelco is a Denmark-based provider of nature-based ingredient solutions, primarily serving the food, beverage, and personal care industries.

Major companies operating in the pectin market include CP Kelco, Cargill Incorporated, Herbstreith and Fox GmbH, Naturex Inc., Lucid Colloids Ltd, Silvateam SpA, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Ingredion Incorporated, International Flavors and Fragrances Inc., FMC Corporation, Yantai Andre Pectin Co. Ltd, Tate & Lyle LLC, Ceamsa, B.&V.SRL, Haisheng Group, Pomona's Universal Pectin, JM Huber Corporation, Foodchem International Corporation, Pacific Pectin Inc., Jinfeng Pectin, Yuning Bio-Tec, Obipektin AG

Europe was the largest region in the pectin market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the pectin market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the pectin market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the pectin market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The pectin market consists of sales modified pectin, low methoxyl pectin, high methoxyl pectin, and amidated pectin Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: HM Pectin; LM Pectin
• 2) By Function: Thickener; Stabilizer; Gelling Agent; Fat Replacer; Other Functions
• 3) By Raw Material: Citrus Fruits; Apples; Sugar Beet
• 4) By Distribution Channel: Direct; Indirect
• 5) By Application: Food And Beverage; Pharmaceuticals; Bakery; Dairy Products; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By HM Pectin (High Methoxyl Pectin): Citrus HM Pectin; Apple HM Pectin
• 2) By LM Pectin (Low Methoxyl Pectin): Citrus LM Pectin; Apple LM Pectin
• Companies Mentioned: CP Kelco; Cargill Incorporated; Herbstreith and Fox GmbH; Naturex Inc.; Lucid Colloids Ltd
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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