Asia Pacific Pet Food Texture Ingredients Market To Reach $489.0 Million By 2030

Asia Pacific Pet Food Texture Ingredients Market Growth & Trends

The Asia Pacific pet food texture ingredients market size is projected to reach USD 489.0 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research, Inc. The market is driven by rising focus on clean-label and natural ingredient formulations. Pet owners are increasingly seeking products made with recognizable, minimally processed ingredients that are safe and nutritious. This trend is pushing manufacturers to incorporate natural starches, gums, and hydrocolloids to enhance texture without relying on artificial additives. As a result, demand for innovative, natural texture-modifying ingredients is accelerating across the region.

A key opportunity in the market lies in the expanding premium wet and semi-moist pet food segment. Rising consumer preference for convenient, high-quality products with superior texture and sensory appeal is driving manufacturers to adopt advanced texture-modifying ingredients. This trend presents suppliers with the potential to introduce innovative, high-performance solutions that enhance product differentiation and capture value in the growing premium market.

The dog food segment held the dominant position in the market, accounting for around 52.5% of the revenue share in 2024. Its leading position is driven by the rising demand for convenient and long-shelf-life dry dog food products, which rely on texture-enhancing ingredients to maintain quality and palatability. Manufacturers are leveraging advanced starches and gums to improve consistency, chewiness, and overall product appeal. The segment’s growth is further supported by established distribution channels and strong consumer spending across key markets such as China, Japan, and Australia.

Within dog food, the dry food segment dominates with a revenue share of 47.3%, driven by the expansion of organized retail and e-commerce channels, which have improved accessibility and availability of premium dry pet foods. Manufacturers are leveraging texture-enhancing ingredients to ensure consistent quality, crunchiness, and palatability across products. Growing awareness of balanced nutrition and product innovation further supports consumer adoption. This combination of distribution reach and enhanced product quality reinforces dry food as the leading form segment in the region.

Within the dog wet food segment by texture ingredient, modified starch is the fastest-growing segment with a revenue CAGR of 8.9%, driven by the growing focus on clean-label and naturally sourced ingredients in premium wet dog food formulations. Manufacturers are increasingly using modified starch to provide desirable texture, improve binding, and maintain product consistency without relying on artificial additives. This shift toward natural and functional ingredients is accelerating the adoption of modified starch across the region.

Within the dry cat food segment by other texture ingredients, corn gluten meal is a significant segment, registering a revenue CAGR of 9.3%. Its growth is fueled by the increasing preference for specialty and premium cat foods that offer enhanced digestibility and balanced nutrition. Manufacturers are leveraging corn gluten meal to improve kibble structure, maintain freshness, and deliver a consistent eating experience. The rising demand for high-quality, value-added cat food products is driving strong adoption of this ingredient across the region.

China dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 42.7% in 2024, supported by the country’s rapidly expanding pet food manufacturing infrastructure and increasing investment in research and development. The growing trend of premiumization among Chinese consumers is driving demand for innovative texture ingredients that improve product stability, moisture retention, and mouthfeel in both wet and dry pet foods. Companies are actively adopting functional starches, gums, and hydrocolloids to create differentiated products that cater to evolving taste and health preferences. Additionally, partnerships between local manufacturers and international ingredient suppliers are accelerating the introduction of high-performance, texture-enhanced formulations, reinforcing China’s dominance in the regional market.

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Asia Pacific Pet Food Texture Ingredients Market Report Highlights

• Thailand pet food texture ingredients market is expected to grow rapidly with a revenue CAGR of 9.9%, driven by rising urban pet ownership and expanding retail and e-commerce channels. Consumers increasingly prefer convenient, ready-to-serve products with appealing textures. Manufacturers are leveraging advanced starches, gums, and hydrocolloids to enhance stability and mouthfeel. This combination of distribution expansion and product innovation is fueling market growth.

• Key industry participants include Mars Incorporated, Cargill Incorporated, Ingredion Incorporated, Kemin Industries, Inc., Roquette Frères, Tate & Lyle, ADM

• In November 2024, Roquette Frères introduced several new food concepts at Fi Europe 2024, each crafted to meet the latest nutritional trends. These innovations aimed to enhance product taste, texture, and nutritional profiles, aligning with the growing demand for functional and sustainable pet food ingredients.

Asia Pacific Pet Food Texture Ingredients Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the Asia Pacific pet food texture ingredients market on the basis of category, form, texture ingredients, other texture ingredients, and country:

Asia Pacific Pet Food Texture Ingredients Category Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Dog Food

• Cat Food

• Others

Asia Pacific Pet Food Texture Ingredients Form Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Wet Food

• Dry Food

• Treats

Asia Pacific Pet Food Texture Ingredients Texture Ingredient Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Modified Starch

• Gums & Hydrocolloids

• Others (if any)

Asia Pacific Pet Food Texture Ingredients Other Texture Ingredient Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Native Starch

• Corn Gluten Meal

• Others (if any)

Asia Pacific Pet Food Texture Ingredients Country Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• China

• Japan

• Thailand

• Australia

List of Key Players in the Asia Pacific Food Texture Ingredients Market

• Mars Incorporated

• Cargill, Incorporated

• Ingredion Incorporated

• Kemin Industries, Inc.

• Roquette Frères

• Tate & Lyle

• ADM