Savory Ingredients Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2023-2030)

The savory ingredients market is expected to register a CAGR of approx. 5.2% over the period of 2023-2030. Savory additives are flavour enhancers that change the taste of food items during processing to increase product quality and shelf life. These food additives contribute to the improvement of the fragrance, flavor, and taste of food products. These substances impart a natural aromatic taste and are commonly used in the manufacture of quick meals, meat products, nutritious food, and spices. The growing demand for savory Ingredients can be attributed to rising demand for packaged instant food products and rapid urbanization has become increasingly attractive to investors owing to the technology-driven innovations contributing to market penetration. For instance, in December 2019, Angel Yeast Co. ltd launched a new natural flavor-enhancing solution for plant based food and beverages in Europe. This product launch will help the company to strengthen its portfolio and increase its customer base in Europe. Furthermore, influence of western food habits is anticipated to grow on account of the increased urban taste among new generation and hence, increasing the demand for savory ingredients market. However, the growing awareness regarding the ill-effects of synthetic savory ingredients such as MSG, is one of the key factors restricting the growth of this market in developed regions, where the consumers are more inclined toward natural ingredients such as yeast extracts.

Based on the type, the savory ingredients market is segmented into starches, proteins, yeast, monosodium glutamate (MSG) and others. The monosodium glutamate (MSG) segment accounted for a significant market share and it is estimated that it will grow rapidly during the projected timeframe. Its utilization helps increase the product shelf-life and minimize the salt content in food preparation.

Based on the source, the market is fragmented into natural and synthetic. The natural segment grabbed a considerable market share, and it is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Moreover, the rising mindfulness about the medical benefits of natural food items and the progress in organic cultivating procedures is anticipated to drive the demand for natural nourishment and drinks.

Based on the application, the market is fragmented into food and feed. The food segment grabbed a considerable market share, and it is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributable to the high consumption of savory ingredients such as MSG as well as yeast extracts, in numerous food applications, like packaged snacks and frozen meals.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of the savory Ingredients, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in the countries such as North America (United States, Canada, and Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, and Rest of APAC), and Rest of World. Asia-Pacific constitutes a major market for the savory ingredients industry owing to due to the large-scale consumption of savory snacks, soups, and curated meat products. The Asia Pacific region is an emerging economy in the market which is anticipated to create opportunities for numerous other food manufacturers in the region. For instance, the surging consumption of noodles in evolving economies like China and India due to increasing working professionals, busy lifestyles, and the growing young population. Countries like China consume large quantities of MSG, specifically in the HoReCa sector. The majority of noodles brands integrate MSG, starch, and yeast extract thus the mounting demand for instant noodles and similar convenience food products is expected to augment the market growth rate of the savory ingredients market.

Some of the major players operating in market are: Ajinomoto ADR Representing One Ord Shs; AngelYeast Co., Ltd.; Archer-Daniels-Midland Co; Associated British Foods ADR; Cargill Incorporated; Givaudan ADR; Kerry Group PLC - ADR; Koninklijke DSM N.V.; Sensient Technologies Corp; Symrise among others. Several M&A's along with partnerships have been undertaken by these players.