The Global Xanthan Gum Market View:
The global xanthan gum market was valued at US$ 383.0 million in 2016, according to Research Cosmos Research Report, by Form (Dry & Liquid), by Function (Thickeners, Stabilizers, Fat Replacers, Coating Materials, Gelling Agents, and Others), and by End-use Industry (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Agrochemicals, Paints & Coatings, and Others) published by Coherent Market Insights. The xanthan gum market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.38% during the forecast period (2017 – 2025), reaching US$ 507.6 million by 2025.
Xanthan gum finds wide application as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent in various industries including, healthcare and food & beverages. Xanthan gum is widely used as a thickener in dairy products, beverages, bakery products, and sauces, thus holding a significance in the food and beverages industry. Furthermore, xanthan gum also finds fair application in the oil & gas industry, owing to its rheological properties, employed in brines and drilling fluids. The global market for xanthan gum is expected to grow at a steady pace during the forecast period, owing to its extensive application in industries such as oil and gas and food and beverages.
Market Dynamics
Growing awareness regarding the health benefits of consuming gluten-free products coupled with stringent regulations by the governmental organizations such United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are limiting the usage of gluten in food products. This is propelling demand for gluten-free food products, which in turn is fuelling growth of the xanthan gum market.
North America held a dominant position in the xanthan gum market in 2016, owing to its extensive application in the oil and gas industries. Growth of the oil and gas industry in North America has complimented the growth of the xanthan gum market in the region. Furthermore, increasing number of celiac gluten sensitivity cases is fueling demand for gluten-free food products, in turn, boosting growth of the xanthan gum market.
Asia Pacific is expected to project the fastest growth in the global xanthan gum market throughout the forecast period. Rapid adoption of xanthan gum in the food & beverages and pharmaceuticals industries is largely contributing to the overall growth of the xanthan gum market in the region. Moreover, high demand for processed food in emerging economies such as India, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, coupled with rapid developments in the oil & gas industry are expected to complement growth of the xanthan gum market in Asia Pacific
Market Taxonomy
The report segments the global xanthan gum market on the basis of form, function, end-use industry, and geography. On the basis of form, the market is segmented into dry and liquid. On the basis of function, the market is segmented into thickeners, stabilizers, fat replacers, coating materials, gelling agents, and others. On the basis of end-use industry, the market is segmented into food and beverages, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, Confectionery, paint & coatings, and others. On the basis of geography, the market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.
Key features of the study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the xanthan gum market and provides market size (US$ Mn) and Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) (%) for the forecast period (2017–2025)
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market. It provides valuable insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, pipeline products, regional outlook, and competitive strategy adopted by the leading players
It profiles leading players in the global xanthan gum market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, key developments, and future plans
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