GVR Report cover Xanthan Gum Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Xanthan Gum Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, RoW), And Segment Forecasts, 2015 - 2020

  • Report ID: 978-1-68038-379-9
  • Number of Pages: 95
  • Format: Electronic (PDF)

Industry Insights 

The global xanthan gum market size demand was 138.6 kilotons in 2013 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2014 to 2020. Growing demand for gluten-free food and beverage additives is expected to propel demand. Furthermore, increasing product demand for enhanced oil recovery operations is expected to propel the industry growth. 

The industry is dominated by few major players including ADM, Jungbunzlauer, Cargill, Danisco, Fufeng Group Company Ltd, and CP Kelco. Strategic initiatives taken by the major players in the market such as joint ventures and partnerships are expected to strengthen their position in the industry.

U.S. xanthan gum market

Growing demand for gluten-free food and beverage additives is expected to propel demand. Furthermore, increasing product demand for enhanced oil recovery operations is expected to propel the industry growth. The industry is dominated by few major players including ADM, Jungbunzlauer, Cargill, Danisco, Fufeng Group Company Ltd, and CP Kelco. Strategic initiatives taken by the major players in the market such as joint ventures and partnerships are expected to strengthen their position in the industry. 

Application Insights

The demand in food & beverage was valued at USD 310.3 in 2013 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2014 to 2020. The product is primarily used in salad dressings, toppings, sauces, dairy products, baked and frozen foods on account of exhibiting properties such as emulsion stabilization, thermal stability, and compatibility with functional ingredients. 

The emergence of drilling fluids as lubrication solution in the upstream oil & gas industry coupled with good thickening and emulsification property of the product is anticipated to have a positive impact on the market. The growing oil & gas industry is anticipated to promote drilling meant for exploration and production, which is likely to fuel demand over the forecast period. 

Global xanthan gum market

It offers stability to liquid medicines and good flow in suspensions and emulsions. The addition of xanthan gum to a wide range of drugs extends the contact time of active ingredients and retards drug release in tablets. The aforementioned factors are expected to propel demand in pharmaceutical applications over the forecast period. 

In the cosmetic industry, the product is used in the preparation of water gels, usually in conjunction with bentonite clays. Xanthan gum is also employed in oil-in-water emulsions to help stabilize oil droplets against coalescence. As a result, the demand in this application segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2014 to 2020. 

The demand in the pharmaceutical segment accounted for 4.9% in 2013. It is primarily used to retard drug release in tablets. In addition, the product is compatible with numerous thickeners and stabilizers, enabling its use in the drug manufacturing industry. Growth in this end-use industry is likely to propel demand over the projected period. 

Rising prevalence of diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases on account of climate dynamics is anticipated to promote phytosterols demand in pharmaceutical applications. In addition, rising awareness towards side effects associated with prescribed conventional medicines is anticipated to promote the role of naturally derived phytosterols over the forecast period. 

Other applications of the product include its use in the manufacturing of various consumer products including cleaners and detergents, paper, textiles, agrochemicals, fertilizers, paints, coatings, and leather. In addition, xanthan gum is also used in the manufacture of adhesives and sealants on account of its high viscosity and high stabilization properties. 

Regional Insights

North America was the second-largest market for the product accounting for 30.0% of market volume in 2013. Recovery of the healthcare industry in the U.S. coupled with pharmaceutical growth in Mexico and Canada are likely to propel the market growth over the forecast period. 

In North America, drilling activities increased owing to the growing demand for petroleum and petroleum based products which is expected to augment the oil & gas industry which in turn is anticipated to boost the market growth. Furthermore, technological advancements of enhanced oil recovery (EORs) and hydraulic fracturing have resulted in the increasing availability of shale gas and tight oil. The growing availability of shale gas and tight oil is expected to ensure the growth of the xanthan gum market over the forecast period. 

Regulatory support intended for promoting the food & beverage sector in India is anticipated to promote the demand for gluten-free xanthan gum over the forecast period. However, an abundance of guar gum in India coupled with sharing similar application scope to xanthan gum is anticipated to pose a credible threat over the forecast period. 

The governments of Middle East countries are focusing on reducing reliance on the energy sector and have framed numerous initiatives to boost domestic production output in chemicals, construction, and automotive sectors. These strategies are expected to increase the market penetration of xanthan gum in the aforementioned applications. 

Abundant availability of carbohydrate sources such as sugarcane in Brazil, China, India, and Pakistan is likely to have a positive impact on the market. Agricultural growth in India and China is anticipated to have a positive impact on raw material suppliers in the near future. However, the presence of several raw material suppliers is expected to lower their bargaining power. 

Regulatory inclination towards promoting the use of xanthan gum as an emulsifying and stabilizing agents in the food & beverage industry is anticipated to promote product demand. In addition, increasing deployment of enhanced oil recovery in Russia to promote domestic oil & gas industry growth is likely to drive market growth. 

Saudi Arabia was the largest crude oil producer with a volume of 11,701.51 thousand barrels in 2013. Robust production base of crude oil in Saudi Arabia is anticipated to promote drilling meant for exploration, development, and production, which is anticipated to fuel demand over the forecast period. 

Xanthan Gum Market Share Insights

Fufeng Group and Jungbunzlauer are major integrated product manufacturers, with their manufacturing base located in China and Austria, where carbohydrates are derived from potato and other starch products such as sugarcane.

The companies including Pfizer, Cargill, and ADM are integrated into their operations where the companies procure raw materials from suppliers and manufacture xanthan gum; these companies captively consume the product to manufacture a variety of foods & beverages as well as pharmaceuticals.

In 2013, CP Kelco introduced KELTROL a new gluten-free xanthan gum variety of bread that could be easily structured as per the need of the consumers for better dough viscosity, improved dough structure, and increased volume.

Leading manufacturers, Fufeng and Deosen, opted for capacity expansion in order to maintain their dominant position in the market. This led to the market oversupply and resulted in decreasing prices of the product at the global level. Cut-throat competition between these two companies further decreased xanthan gum prices from 2012 to 2014.

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