Africa Food Additives Market Size, Growth Forecast [2031]

Report Description

The Africa food additives market size is projected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to increasing awareness towards healthy diet, rapid development in food and beverage sectors, and improved economic stability.

Food additives are substances that improve the taste, color, smell and aroma of food. Dietary supplements are used for specific functional requirements, such as improving stability, preservation, etc. Many new dietary supplements have recently been developed to meet the growing demand, especially the demand for processed foods.

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Natural food additives are extracted from natural raw materials such as plants, animals, and minerals. Various synthetic food additives are also commercially available. These food additives are natural and synthetic Natural form: Salt, sugar, oil, spices, vinegar, etc. are natural food additives that have been used to taste and preserve food for centuries.

Additives keep food fresh and prevent it from spoiling. They prevent bacteria and viruses from growing on food. To assist extend the shelf life of goods, salt and other natural additives are added. As a result, additives aid in the preservation of food quality for a long period of time.

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

• Rising demand for packaged and prepared foods is projected to boost the market.
• Increased use of additives in beverages and food sector is the major factors fueling the market.
• Rising concerns about food safety due to contamination and rising health concerns are key factors fueling the market. 
• High cost of natural food additives is expected to hamper the market growth.
• Stringent government laws act as major challenge that can hinder the market expansion in the coming years. 
• R&D investment and development of exotic flavors and high nutritional products is projected to offer lucrative opportunities for the market players.

Scope of Food Additives Market Report

The report on the Africa food additives market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Food Additives Market Segment Insights

Sweeteners segment is projected to hold a major market share

Based on types, the food additives market is segmented into sweeteners, emulsifiers, anti-caking agents, preservatives, enzymes, hydrocolloids, sugar substitutes, food flavors & enhancers, food colorants, and acidulants.

The sweetener segment is expected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period owing to the sweetener market is one of the most popular and fastest-growing markets in African countries. The sweeteners segment accounts for a key share of the market. Growth of the market is attributed to increasing population, rising awareness towards healthy diet, rapid development in food and beverage sectors, and improved economic stability.

However, the acidulants segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to factors such as improved standard of living, increasing demand for acidulants products, rising demand for beverages and food products prepared from safe additives, and increasing consumption of prepared food.

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Bakery & Confectionery segment is expected to expand at a significant pace

In terms of applications, the food additives market is segmented into dairy, poultry & sea foods, beverages, meat, bakery & confectionery, and others.

The bakery & confectionery segment is expected to hold a key share of the market during the forecast period. Africa’s population has a wide range of likes and inclinations. As a result, manufacturers are always developing and expanding their product variety in order to suit the changing needs of consumers. On the other hand, the meat industry segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to increasing meat production & consumption, rising demand for protein-rich foods, and growing demand for ready-to-eat food.

In addition, factors such as changing lifestyle, increased disposable income, and population growth are expected to increase the demand for high nutrient value foods which may further increase the demand for food additives during the forecast period.

South Africa is anticipated to dominate the market

On the basis of geography, the food additives market is classified as South Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, and Rest of Africa.

The market in South Africa is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. The regional market growth can be attributed to growing demand for semi-finished products. In addition, consumers’ awareness of the health hazards of artificial ingredients continues to increase, leading to an increase in the number of clean label ingredients. In the field of food and beverages, manufacturers operating in the country are pursuing a strategy of using functional additives with clean labels, thereby stimulating the growth of demand in the global food additives market.

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