Monosodium Glutamate Market To Reach $7.58 Billion By 2030

Monosodium Glutamate Market Growth & Trends

The global monosodium glutamate market size is anticipated to reach USD 7.58 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth of the market is largely driven by the rising demand for processed, convenience, and ready-to-eat food products, particularly across rapidly urbanizing and densely populated regions such as Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and parts of Africa. As consumers increasingly seek affordable and flavorful meal options, MSG is gaining preference among food manufacturers for its ability to enhance taste while maintaining production efficiency. The continued expansion of the global food service sector, including fast food chains and instant meal producers, further amplifies demand.

The powder segment dominated the market with 60.8% revenue share in 2024 due to its superior solubility, ease of storage, and longer shelf life compared to granules. Powdered MSG is more widely used in both household cooking and large-scale food processing because it blends more uniformly into recipes, ensuring consistent flavor enhancement across various applications such as instant noodles, soups, snacks, and frozen meals. Also, manufacturers favor powdered MSG for its cost-efficient packaging and transport flexibility, which supports high-volume distribution across domestic and international markets.

The noodles, soups, and broths segment held the largest revenue share of 38.1% in 2024 due to the widespread consumption and cultural integration of these food categories, particularly in Asia Pacific, where MSG usage is deeply embedded in culinary practices. This segment benefits from the mass production and rapid turnover of instant and packaged food products, which rely heavily on MSG for consistent umami flavor and extended shelf stability.

In 2024, Asia Pacific held the largest revenue share of 48.6% due to the region’s high per capita consumption of MSG-rich foods, deeply rooted culinary traditions, and strong presence of leading producers such as China, Indonesia, and Thailand. The dominance of processed and instant food products, combined with the rapid urbanization and expanding middle-class population, continues to drive demand for affordable and flavorful food solutions. Additionally, favorable manufacturing economics, widespread retail availability, and strong export capabilities have positioned Asia Pacific as the central hub of MSG production and consumption, solidifying its market leadership.

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Monosodium Glutamate Market Report Highlights

• North America held the second-largest revenue share of 19.8% in the monosodium glutamate (MSG) market due to the widespread use of MSG in processed foods, snacks, and fast-food products, supported by a well-established food processing industry. The region’s diverse culinary landscape and growing consumer acceptance of umami flavor have further boosted demand.

• In January 2024, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. expanded its corporate venture capital (CVC) operations by establishing a new base in Silicon Valley (Palo Alto, California). Previously, the company managed its CVC activities solely from Japan, but this strategic move aims to enhance its global collaboration with startups and strengthen access to advanced technological innovations.

• Key industry participants include Ajinomoto Co. Inc, COFCO, Ningxia Eppen Biotech Co., Ltd, Fufeng Group, Meihua Holdings Group Co. Ltd, Gremount International Company Limited, Cargill Incorporated, Shandong Qilu Biotechnology Group Co., Henan Lotus Flower Gourmet Powder Co., and Shandong Xinle Monosodium Glutamate Limited Company.

• China dominated the Asia Pacific MSG market in 2024 with 44.4% of revenue share due to its position as the world’s largest producer and consumer of MSG, supported by a robust domestic food processing industry and strong export capabilities. The country’s deep-rooted culinary reliance on umami flavors and cost-effective large-scale manufacturing further reinforced its regional leadership. 

Monosodium Glutamate Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global monosodium glutamate market on the basis of product, distribution channel, and region:

Monosodium Glutamate Form Outlook (Volume Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

• Powder

• Granules

Monosodium Glutamate Application Outlook (Volume Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

• Noodles, soups, and broths

• Meat products

• Seasonings & dressings

• Other Applications

Monosodium Glutamate Region Outlook (Volume Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canda

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa 

List of Key Players in the Monosodium Glutamate Market

• Ajinomoto Co. Inc

• COFCO

• Ningxia Eppen Biotech Co., Ltd

• Fufeng Group, Meihua Holdings Group Co. Ltd

• Gremount International Company Limited

• Cargill Incorporated

• Shandong Qilu Biotechnology Group Co.

• Henan Lotus Flower Gourmet Powder Co.

• Shandong Xinle Monosodium

• Glutamate Limited Company