PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792511
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792511
Food Texture Materials Market Report by Functionality (Thickening, Gelling, Emulsifying, Stabilizing, and Others), Application (Bakery, Dairy, Meat & Poultry, Beverages, Snacks, and Others), and Region 2025-2033
The global food texture materials market size reached USD 26.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 38.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.69% during 2025-2033. The rising consumer preference for processed foods with improved texture is promoting the demand for innovative texture solutions, thereby stimulating the market.
Food Texture Materials Market Analysis:
- Major Market Drivers: The growing interest in plant-based and gluten-free products is raising the need for texture-enhancing ingredients in food manufacturing, which is propelling the market.
- Key Market Trends: The rising focus of food companies on improving mouthfeel and consistency in products is facilitating the demand for advanced texture materials, thereby acting as a significant growth-inducing factor.
- Competitive Landscape: Some of the major market companies include Ajinomoto, Archer Daniels Midland Co., Ashland Inc., Avebe, Cargill Inc., CP Kelco, E.I. Dupont DE Nemours & Company, Estelle Chemicals, Fiberstar Inc., FMC Corporation, and Fuerst Day Lawson, among many others.
- Geographical Trends: North America exhibits a clear dominance in the market, driven by demand for processed foods and innovation in plant-based products, as individuals are focusing on improving sensory qualities and consumer experiences.
- Challenges and Opportunities: The struggles with maintaining natural ingredient stability are hindering the food texture materials market's recent opportunities. However, developing advanced stabilizers and emulsifiers that enhance shelf life and texture consistency will continue to strengthen the market over the forecast period.
Food Texture Materials Market Trends:
Rising Demand for Texture Consistency Solutions
Consumers increasingly expect consistent textures in processed and packaged foods, which is driving the need for food texture materials that ensure stability and uniformity. In contrast, these materials help maintain product quality, especially in sauces, dairy, and baked goods, thereby ensuring a pleasing mouthfeel across different batches and extended shelf life. For instance, in August 2024, Roquette introduced four new tapioca-based cook-up starches, namely CLEARAM TR 2010, TR 2510, TR 3010, and TR 4010, which enhance texture, viscosity, and consistency in food applications like sauces, dairy desserts, and bakery fillings. These starches offer improved thickening and heat resistance and are allergen- and gluten-free.
Advancements in Plant-Based Food Technologies
Manufacturers require food texture materials to replicate the mouthfeel of traditional meat and dairy products as plant-based foods grow in popularity. In addition, these innovations focus on creating realistic textures that meet consumer preferences while enhancing the versatility and appeal of plant-based alternatives across a variety of food categories. For instance, in September 2024, Steakholder Foods launched a full-scale Demonstration Center in Israel, highlighting 3D printing technologies for plant-based meat and seafood alternatives. Its features replicate authentic food textures using innovative FPL and DLS methodologies. This is elevating the food texture materials market revenue.
Growing Need for Modified Texture Meals
The food industry sees rising demand for texture-modified meals catering to individuals with specific dietary needs, particularly in healthcare and educational settings. Moreover, food texture materials play a crucial role in delivering safe, palatable meals that meet regulatory standards, such as IDDSI, while maintaining visual and sensory appeal for consumers. For instance, in March 2024, Brakes introduced a range of texture-modified meals, meeting IDDSI level four requirements, for care, hospital, and school caterers. The range includes five meat-based and five vegetarian options, which aids in providing easy-to-serve and great-tasting solutions for those needing modified food textures.
Global Food Texture Materials Industry Segmentation:
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Key Questions Answered in This Report
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
5 Global Food Texture Materials Market
6 Market Breakup by Functionality
7 Market Breakup by Application
8 Market Breakup by Region
9 SWOT Analysis
10 Value Chain Analysis
11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
12 Price Analysis
13 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Food Texture Materials Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Food Texture Materials Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Food Texture Materials Market: Breakup by Functionality (in %), 2024
- Figure 4: Global: Food Texture Materials Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Food Texture Materials Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Food Texture Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 7: Global: Food Texture Materials (Thickening) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 8: Global: Food Texture Materials (Thickening) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 9: Global: Food Texture Materials (Gelling) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 10: Global: Food Texture Materials (Gelling) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 11: Global: Food Texture Materials (Emulsifying) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 12: Global: Food Texture Materials (Emulsifying) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
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