Hydrocolloids Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type, Source, Application, and Region

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The global hydrocolloids market size is expected to reach USD 22.66 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Hydrocolloids Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type, Source, Application (Food and Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care and Cosmetics, and Industrial), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The rising popularity of plant-based and vegan diets is contributing to the hydrocolloids market expansion. Hydrocolloids, such as carrageenan and xanthan gum, play a key role in plant-based food formulations by providing desirable textures and maintaining stability in dairy and meat alternatives. As consumers move towards ethical and health-driven food choices, manufacturers are leveraging hydrocolloids to improve product appeal, which enhances the overall market growth.

Beyond food and beverages, hydrocolloids are gaining traction in pharmaceuticals and personal care industries. In pharmaceuticals, they are used in drug delivery systems and wound care products due to their gel-forming and stabilizing properties. In personal care, hydrocolloids enhance the texture and consistency of skincare and cosmetic products. This diversification into non-food applications broadens the hydrocolloids market opportunities, driving steady growth across industries.

Consumers are increasingly seeking clean-label products that are free from synthetic additives and use natural ingredients. Hydrocolloids derived from natural sources like seaweed, plants, and microbial fermentation align with this trend, driving their adoption. Ingredients such as pectin and guar gum are preferred in food and beverage formulations to meet consumer demands for transparency and sustainability. This growing emphasis on health-conscious and environmentally friendly options has significantly boosted the hydrocolloids market revenue.

Hydrocolloids Market Report Highlights

Based on application, the food & beverage segment dominated the hydrocolloids market in 2024 driven by rising consumer preference for clean-label and healthier options.

By type, the gelatin segment is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by gelatin's extensive use in food products such as confectionery, dairy, and desserts.

North America dominated the hydrocolloids market in 2024 due to robust demand from the food and beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.

Asia Pacific is expected to record a significant share during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to a rising population, increasing disposable income, and expanding food processing industries.

A few of the global key market players are Cargill, Incorporated; DuPont (IFF); CP Kelco; Ingredion Incorporated; Koninklijke DSM N.V.; Kerry Group; Ashland Global Holdings Inc.; Archer Daniels Midland Company; Tate & Lyle PLC; Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG; Fuerst Day Lawson; Nexira; FMC Corporation; AEP Colloids; and Givaudan.

Polaris market research has segmented the hydrocolloids market report on the basis of type, source, application, and region:

By Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Gelatin
Pectin
Xanthan Gum
Carrageenan
Guar Gum
Alginates

By Source Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Plant-Based
Microbial-Based
Animal-Based
Seaweed-Based

By Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Food & Beverage
Pharmaceuticals
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Industrial

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PM3081

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Hydrocolloids Market Insights

4.1. Hydrocolloids Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Hydrocolloids Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Rising Demand for Functional Foods and Beverages
  - 4.2.1.2. Expanding Applications in Non-Food Sectors
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. High Initial Cost
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Hydrocolloids Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.3. Gelatin
- 5.3.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Gelatin, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.4. Pectin
- 5.4.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Pectin, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.5. Xanthan Gum
- 5.5.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Xanthan Gum, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.6. Carrageenan
- 5.6.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Carrageenan, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.7. Guar Gum
- 5.7.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Guar Gum, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.8. Alginates
- 5.8.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Alginates, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

6. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Source

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.3. Plant-Based
- 6.3.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Plant-Based, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.4. Microbial-Based
- 6.4.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Microbial-Based, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.5. Animal-Based
- 6.5.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Animal-Based, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.6. Seaweed-Based
- 6.6.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Seaweed-Based, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

7. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Application

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.3. Food & Beverage
- 7.3.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Food & Beverage, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.4. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 7.4.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Personal Care & Cosmetics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.5. Industrial
- 7.5.1. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Industrial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

8. Global Hydrocolloids Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Hydrocolloids Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3. Hydrocolloids Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.4. Hydrocolloids Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.5. Hydrocolloids Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4. Hydrocolloids Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.4. Hydrocolloids Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.5. Hydrocolloids Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.6. Hydrocolloids Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.7. Hydrocolloids Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.8. Hydrocolloids Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.9. Hydrocolloids Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.10. Hydrocolloids Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.11. Hydrocolloids Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5. Hydrocolloids Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.4. Hydrocolloids Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.5. Hydrocolloids Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.6. Hydrocolloids Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.7. Hydrocolloids Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.8. Hydrocolloids Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.9. Hydrocolloids Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.10. Hydrocolloids Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.11. Hydrocolloids Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6. Hydrocolloids Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.4. Hydrocolloids Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.5. Hydrocolloids Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.6. Hydrocolloids Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.7. Hydrocolloids Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.8. Hydrocolloids Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7. Hydrocolloids Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.4. Hydrocolloids Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.5. Hydrocolloids Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.6. Hydrocolloids Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.7. Hydrocolloids Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Hydrocolloids Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Hydrocolloids Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Hydrocolloids Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Cargill, Incorporated
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. DuPont
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. CP Kelco
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Ingredion Incorporated
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Kerry Group
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Archer Daniels Midland Company
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Tate & Lyle PLC
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Fuerst Day Lawson
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. Nexira
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
10.13. FMC Corporation
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development
10.14. AEP Colloids
- 10.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.14.4. Recent Development
10.15. Givaudan
- 10.15.1. Company Overview
- 10.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.15.4. Recent Development