Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a food additive used to enhance the umami flavor in various dishes. It is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid naturally present in many protein-rich foods. The primary purpose of MSG is to intensify taste without adding extra salt, making them more flavorful and appealing. It is widely used in soups, canned foods, instant noodles, snacks, processed meats, and fast food.
The monosodium glutamate market consists of sales of monosodium glutamate and related services by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that are utilized during the manufacturing process of processed foods and is also employed in household cooking to elevate flavor profiles. Consumers who enjoy savory foods, particularly in Asian cuisines, frequently consume products containing MSG.
The global monosodium glutamate market was valued at $4,612.91 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 3.00%.
Rising Changes In Lifestyle And Food Habits
Rising changes in lifestyle and food habits supported the growth of the monosodium glutamate market, during the historic period. Consumers are increasingly drawn to bold, spicy, savory and umami-rich flavors, driving demand for (MSG) monosodium glutamate in Asian cuisine, packaged seasonings and snacks. The growing popularity of fusion dishes and global flavors has further expanded its use in diverse recipes. Food manufacturers favor monosodium glutamate for its affordability and potent taste-enhancing properties, allowing them to achieve rich flavors with minimal quantities. For instance, in July 2022, according to reports published by Food Insight, a US-based non-profit organization, 52% of Food and Health Survey participants followed a specific diet or eating pattern, up from 39% in 2021. The top choices were clean eating (16%), mindful eating (14%) and calorie counting (13%). Therefore, rising changes in lifestyle and food habits drove the growth of the monosodium glutamate market.
Innovative Seasoning Solutions For The Foodservice Industry
Major companies operating in the monosodium glutamate market are developing seasoning products that enhance flavor while promoting the benefits of MSG as a safe and natural ingredient. The products aim to create innovative and versatile seasoning solutions for both home cooks and the food service industry, helping to redefine MSG as a valuable addition to modern kitchens. For example, in March 2025, DIME, a US-based provider that focuses on creating MSG-based seasonings launched its first line of everyday MSG-based seasonings. This is created to challenge the long-standing stigma surrounding MSG, DIME offers a bold new pantry staple designed to add instant umami to a variety of meals and snacks, from stir-fries to popcorn. The seasonings are crafted to enhance flavor with high-quality ingredients, offering a fresh perspective on MSG as a safe and delicious ingredient. DIME aims to educate consumers and empower them to embrace the full potential of umami in their cooking, changing the narrative around this often-misunderstood ingredient.
The global monosodium glutamate market is fairly concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 26.43% of the total market in 2023.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider monosodium glutamate market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics - Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by type, by form, by distribution channel, by application and by end-user industry.
- Key Trends - Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework - Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Regional And Country Analysis - Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation - Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by type, by form, by distribution channel, by application and by end-user industry in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth - Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape - Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies - Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking - Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard - Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Recent Developments Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report.
- Future Outlook And Potential Analysis - Contains information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets. It gives an understanding of where there is significant business to be gained by competitors in the next five years.
- Appendix - This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Type: Monosodium Glutamate (Regular); Salted Monosodium Glutamate; Special Monosodium Glutamate
- 2) By Form: Powder; Granules
- 3) By Distribution Channel: Business-To-Business (B2B); Business-To-Consumer (B2C)
- 4) By Application: Preservatives; Additives; Acidity Regulators; Flavor Enhancers; Other Applications
- 5) By End-User Industry: Pharmaceutical Industry; Food Processing Industry; Cosmetics Industry; Livestock Industry; Other End-User Industries
- Companies Mentioned: Ajinomoto Co. Inc.; Fufeng Group; Meihua Holdings Group Co. Ltd; Cargill Incorporated; Henan Lotus Flower Gourmet Powder Co.
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; monosodium glutamate indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.