Flavors Market – Size, Analysis, Forecast & Competition Benchmarking


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Report ID – FGRI5839

Report Segment | Food & Beverages > FoodTech


Flavors Market Overview:

The market for Flavors was valued at XX Mn USD in the year 2023 and expected to reach XX Mn by the year 2030. The CAGR for the market is XX% during the period 2019 -2030.

The market for flavours includes a wide range of goods that are essential to the food and drink sector. These flavourings, which are made up of both natural and artificial ingredients, improve the flavour and aroma of a variety of foods. They serve a wide variety of products, such as drinks, baked goods, candies, dairy products, snacks, and savoury meals. The market offers businesses a huge opportunity to create innovative flavour profiles while adhering to regulatory requirements because it is driven by consumers’ changing tastes and preferences, innovation in food products, and the rising demand for natural ingredients. 

Flavors Market Dynamics:

Flavors Market Drivers

  • Shifting Consumer Preferences
  • Growing Consumption of Food and Beverages

Flavours Market Restraints

  • Volatility in Ingredient Prices
  • Health concerns

Flavors Market Opportunities

  • Rise of Functional Flavours
  • Natural Flavours

Flavors Market Trends

  • The Clean Label Movement
  • Multisensory experiences and sensory innovation

Flavors Market Report Segments Overview:

By Type Segment Overview:

Synthetic flavours have a major share of the market, especially in the processed food and beverage industries, because of their low cost and availability. The synthetic segment continues to dominate the market due to its widespread use in a variety of food applications. Natural flavours are expanding at the fastest rate, as consumer preferences shift toward products free of synthetic additives. The ‘clean eating’ movement has greatly raised consumer demand for naturally made flavour for drinks and snacks.

End User Segment Overview:

A significant portion of the application segment is occupied by snacks and confectionery. Snacks dominate the market in this segment. A wide range of flavours are becoming increasingly popular in the snack market, which includes popcorn, chips, and savoury snacks. The beverage segment is expanding at the fastest rate in the market as a result of developments in flavoured water, functional drinks, and the growing demand for beverages that are ready to drink. For instance, flavoured water with natural ingredients and less sugar has grown significantly in response to consumer preferences that are health-conscious.

Flavors Market Regional Outlook:

North America:

The United States is a prominent market leader in the flavours industry in the North America region, owing to its thriving and diverse food and beverage industry. Its dominance can be attributed to consumers’ frequent search for a variety of taste experiences, as well as their high consumption levels of processed and convenience foods. The growing demand for natural and organic flavours causes Canada’s market to expand quickly in this region.

Asia Pacific:

China leads the flavours market in the Asia-Pacific area due to its large population and rising packaged food demand. The wide range of taste preferences in China’s market demands a diverse array of flavours. India is expanding at the fastest rate in this market owing to its preference for traditional and herbal flavours that are in line with cultural standards. Urbanisation and changing eating habits are the main drivers of growth in Southeast Asian nations. 

Europe:

Germany and France are considered major players in the European flavours market because of their established food industries and consumer preferences. The gourmet food industry in France greatly influences the market shares of this country and because of that France dominates the market in this region. The natural flavour preference in Germany is causing expansion of this market at the fastest rate. Eastern European nations like Poland and Hungary are also  gaining market share due to growing disposable incomes and changing consumer preferences. 

South America:

Brazil becomes a market leader in flavours because of its growing food and beverage industry. Brazil’s huge culinary diversity is reflected in the market’s preference for tropical and exotic flavour profiles. Mexico is expanding quickly, which is explained by a rise in the desire for quick food and drink options. The market for flavours and beverages from various ethnic backgrounds is dominant in Mexico, indicating a trend in the region’s emerging flavours market toward embracing a wide range of taste experiences.

Middle East & Africa:

South Africa is a dominant market in the flavours industry, due to a well-established food and beverage sector. South Africa’s market offers a broad range of traditional and ethnic flavours to suit the nation’s varied culinary scene. Saudi Arabia has emerged as the fastest-growing market. Growing urbanisation and an increase in dining establishments are the main drivers of their expansion, with Saudi Arabia showing a demand for innovative and upscale flavours due to the country’s expanding expat population.

Flavors Market Players Mapping:

  • International Flavours & Fragrances
  • Taiyo International
  • ADM
  • Firmenich SA.
  • Givaudan
  • Kerry Group
  • Takasago
  • Symrise
  • Cargill Inc.
  • Sensient Technologies
  • In Sept 2023, Coca-Cola used AI to create its newest flavour: the Y3000 soda ‘from the future’. Although the beverage is available in regular and sugar-free varieties, Coca-Cola does not provide a description of the new flavour’s taste in any of its materials.
  • In June 2023, ADM announced the opening of a new food innovation centre in Manchester, UK. This strategic move aims to strengthen ADM’s culinary expertise, particularly in creating novel savoury offerings tailored to meet the changing flavour preferences and trends in the UK market.
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Flavors Market Segmentation:

By Type:

  • Natural
  • Synthetic

By End User:

  • Snacks
  • Beverage
  • Confectionery
  • Dairy 
  • Bakery
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America (leading Country – XXX)
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Asia Pacific (leading Country – XXX)
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Rest of APAC
  • Europe (leading Country – XXX)
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • South America (leading Country – XXX )
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • MEA (leading Country – XXX)
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of MEA

Flavors Market Report Outlook

Flavors Market Coverage2019- 2030
Flavors  Market Fastest Growing RegionNorth America
Flavors Market Fastest Growing SegmentBeverage Industry
Flavors Market Forecast2024 – 2030
Flavors Market Historical Data2019 – 2022
Flavors Market Base Year2023
Flavors Market Competition Benchmarking10 + Key Players Mapping 
Flavors Market Report FormatPPT + PDF+ Excel

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