The Italy anti-caking market size was USD XX Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD XX Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 2% during 2023–2031.The growth of the market is attributed to its increasing awareness about its moisture absorption functionality, which helps food products to maintain their organoleptic properties.
Anti-anticaking agent is an additive added in powdered or granulated materials, which include table salt or confectioneries to prevent the formation of lumps, also known as caking. It benefits such as easing packaging, transport, flowability, and consumption drives the demand for anti-caking agents. Caking mechanism depend on the nature of the material.
Crystalline solids often cake by formation of liquid bridge and fusion of microcrystals. Amorphous materials can cake by glass transitions and changes in viscosity. Polymorphic phase transitions can also induce caking.
Some anticaking agents function by absorbing excess moisture or by coating particles and making them water-repellent. Calcium silicate (CaSiO3) is the most commonly used anti-caking agent, which is added to table salt to absorb both water and oil. Anticaking agents are also used in non-food items such as road salt, fertilisers, cosmetics, and synthetic detergents.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities:
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Increasing consumption of food owing to growing population is excepted to fuel the market growth.
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Rising consumer trend toward benefits of packed food products and increasing preference for high-quality food products are anticipated to drive the Italy anti-caking market.
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Growing demand for anti-caking agents in various industries such as food, feed, and fertilizers is expected to positively impact the market growth.
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Anti-caking agents improve the processing and shelf life of food products. Thus, the growing awareness about its benefits is anticipated to propel the market growth.
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High raw material and manufacturing process costs can hamper the market.
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The restrictions in the trade/export-import amidst the COVID-19 pandemic can hinder the growth of the market.
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Ongoing development and increasing investing in innovative facilities to increase the manufacturing capacities and meet the surging demand for anti-caking agents are expected to create opportunities for industry players in the projected timeline.
Scope of Anti-Caking Market Report
The report on the Italy anti-caking Market research report includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Details
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Report Title
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Anti-caking Market - Italy Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016–2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Types (Calcium Compounds, Sodium Compounds, Magnesium Compounds, Silicon Dioxide and Others) and Applications (Bakery Products, Dairy Products, Soups and Sauces, and Others)
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Geographic Zone
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Italy
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Evonik Industries AG, Huber Engineered Material, Kao Corp, Cargill Inc, Corbion Purac, BASF, and IMAC Inc.
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Italy Anti-caking Market Segment Insights
Silicon dioxide segment to account a considerable market share
Based on types, the market is divided into calcium compounds, sodium compounds, magnesium compounds, silicon dioxide and others. The silicon dioxide segment is estimated to account for a major market share in the Italy anti-caking agents market. Silicon dioxide is widely used in food as anti-caking agent. It is available in natural and synthetic forms. Natural sources of silicon dioxide are sand or quartz, rice husk powder, leafy green vegetables, beets, bell peppers, brown rice and oats, and alfalfa.
Bakery products segment to dominate the market share
Based on applications, the Italy anti-caking market is segmented into bakery products, dairy products, soups and sauces, and others. The bakery products segment is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. This is due to the changing consumer lifestyle toward healthy living. Anti-caking agents are widely mixed in bakery ingredients, which are further used to produce cakes, biscuits, bread, and pastries.
The bakery industry is undergoing development and innovation in terms of the healthy ingredients to be included in the bakery products. Increasing demand for specialty ingredients in bakery products is expected to further drive the market.
Segments
The Italy anti-caking market has been segmented on the basis of
Types
- Calcium Compounds
- Sodium Compounds
- Magnesium Compounds
- Silicon Dioxide
- Others
Applications
- Bakery Products
- Dairy Products
- Soups and Sauces
- Others
Country
Key Players
Competitive Landscape
Key players operating in the Italiy anti-caking market includes Evonik Industries AG, Huber Engineered Material, Kao Corp, Cargill Inc, Corbion Purac, BASF, and IMAC Inc.
Companies are engaging in partnerships, acquisitions, and mergers to expand their market share. Moreover, they’re heavily investing in the R&D activities to impart better functionalities to the anti-caking agents.