China Specialty Food Ingredients Market Size & Outlook

The specialty food ingredients market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 23,406.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.7% is expected of China specialty food ingredients market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$15,064.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$23,406.0
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
5.7%
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China specialty food ingredients market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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China specialty food ingredients market highlights

  • The China specialty food ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 15,064.8 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 23,406.0 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, sensory was the largest revenue generating by product in 2022.
  • Functional is the most lucrative by product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Specialty food ingredients market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 15,064.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 23,406.0 million
Growth rate5.7% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentSensory
Fastest growing segmentFunctional
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSensory, Functional
Key market players worldwideNaturex, Givaudan SA, Ingredion Inc, Associated British Foods PLC, Kerry Group PLC Class A, Ashland Inc, Archer-Daniels Midland Co, Cargill, DSM, Tate & Lyle PLC, Agropur, WILD Flavors, Diana Group, Chr. Hansen


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 15.6% of the global specialty food ingredients market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China specialty food ingredients market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 8,358.9 million by 2030.

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Specialty Food Ingredients Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
WILD Flavors View profile 501-1000 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe http://wildflavors.com
Agropur View profile 5001-10000 Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, North America http://www.agropur.com/en/
Diana Group View profile 1-10 Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe https://diansa.com
Chr. Hansen View profile 10001+ Hørsholm, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Europe http://www.chr-hansen.com/en
Naturex View profile 1001-5000 Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe http://www.naturex.com/
Givaudan SA View profile 16263 Chemin de la Parfumerie 5, Vernier, Switzerland, 1214 https://www.givaudan.com
Cargill View profile 10001+ Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, North America http://www.cargill.com
Ashland Inc View profile 3800 8145 Blazer Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19808 http://www.ashland.com
DSM View profile 10001+ Heerlen, Limburg, The Netherlands, Europe http://www.dsm.com
Ingredion Inc View profile 11600 5 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, IL, United States, 60154 https://www.ingredion.com
Tate & Lyle PLC View profile 4591 5 Marble Arch, London, United Kingdom, W1H 7EJ https://www.tateandlyle.com
Kerry Group PLC Class A View profile 21000 Prince's Street, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland, V92 EH11 https://www.kerry.com
Archer-Daniels Midland Co View profile 41802 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4600, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601 https://www.adm.com
Associated British Foods PLC View profile 133000 10 Grosvenor Street, Weston Centre, London, United Kingdom, W1K 4QY https://www.abf.co.uk

China specialty food ingredients market outlook

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Sensory was the largest segment with a revenue share of 57.13% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the China specialty food ingredients market based on sensory, functional covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Rising disposable income and rapid urbanization in China have led to changes in consumer lifestyle and food consumption trends in the country. China has witnessed a significant increase in its per capita consumption of functional ingredients in recent years. The growing urban expenditure on functional and healthy food in the country is anticipated to be a key factor in boosting the functional ingredients market in China.

Also, the shifting trend towards a healthy lifestyle coupled with increasing consumer purchasing power, and raising awareness about the safety of food is expected to drive the demand for food products thereby propelling the demand for functional and sensory ingredients over the forecast period.

According to the World Heart Federation, non-communicable diseases including cardiovascular diseases account around 87% of the total adult deaths in China.

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