PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1771549
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1771549
The global monosodium glutamate market size is anticipated to reach USD 7.58 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth of the market is largely driven by the rising demand for processed, convenience, and ready-to-eat food products, particularly across rapidly urbanizing and densely populated regions such as Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and parts of Africa. As consumers increasingly seek affordable and flavorful meal options, MSG is gaining preference among food manufacturers for its ability to enhance taste while maintaining production efficiency. The continued expansion of the global food service sector, including fast food chains and instant meal producers, further amplifies demand.
The powder segment dominated the market with 60.8% revenue share in 2024 due to its superior solubility, ease of storage, and longer shelf life compared to granules. Powdered MSG is more widely used in both household cooking and large-scale food processing because it blends more uniformly into recipes, ensuring consistent flavor enhancement across various applications such as instant noodles, soups, snacks, and frozen meals. Also, manufacturers favor powdered MSG for its cost-efficient packaging and transport flexibility, which supports high-volume distribution across domestic and international markets.
The noodles, soups, and broths segment held the largest revenue share of 38.1% in 2024 due to the widespread consumption and cultural integration of these food categories, particularly in Asia Pacific, where MSG usage is deeply embedded in culinary practices. This segment benefits from the mass production and rapid turnover of instant and packaged food products, which rely heavily on MSG for consistent umami flavor and extended shelf stability.
In 2024, Asia Pacific held the largest revenue share of 48.6% due to the region's high per capita consumption of MSG-rich foods, deeply rooted culinary traditions, and strong presence of leading producers such as China, Indonesia, and Thailand. The dominance of processed and instant food products, combined with the rapid urbanization and expanding middle-class population, continues to drive demand for affordable and flavorful food solutions. Additionally, favorable manufacturing economics, widespread retail availability, and strong export capabilities have positioned Asia Pacific as the central hub of MSG production and consumption, solidifying its market leadership.