The China food additives market size is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. Growth of the market is attributed to rising demand for packed foods.
China's growing population and rising per capita calorie intake are driving the market. Convenience and packaged foods are becoming more popular as cities become more crowded and people's lifestyles change. In the processed and packaged foods industry, ensuring food safety and quality is a major concern.

A chemical substance that is added to food during preparation or storage that either becomes a part of the food or modifies its qualities for the aim of obtaining a specific technical effect is referred to as a food additive. Food additives are substances used in food to maintain its nutritional quality, improve its storing quality, make it more appealing, or aid in its manufacturing, packaging, or storage.
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
- Growing population and increasing demand for food are expected to propel the market during the forecast period.
- Rising concerns about food safety due to contamination and rising health concerns are key factors fueling the market.
- Health risks and adverse effects connected with synthetic food additives are estimated to restrict the market growth.
- Stringent government laws act as major challenge that can hinder the market expansion in the coming years.
- R&D investment and technological advancement is anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for the market players.
Scope of Food Additives Market Report
The report on the China food additives market 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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China Food Additives Market - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2021
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Historic Data
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2019–2020
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Types (Sweeteners, and Sugar Substitutes, Emulsifiers, Preservatives, Food Colors, Flavor and Enhancers, Enzymes Hydrocolloids, and Others), End-Users (Bakery and Confectionery, Dairy and Frozen Products, Beverages Meat Products, and Others)
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Geographical Scope
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China
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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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Archer Daniels Midland Company; Corbion NV; Kerry Group; Cargill; and Firmenich.
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China Food Additives Market Segment Insights
Based on types, the China food additives market is segregated into sweeteners and sugar substitutes, emulsifiers, preservatives, food colors, flavor and enhancers, enzymes hydrocolloids, and others.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.
On the basis of End-Users, the China food additives market is segregated into bakery and confectionery, dairy and frozen products, beverages meat products, and others.The bakery and confectionery segment is expected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period. China’s population has a wide range of likes and inclinations. As a result, manufacturers are developing and expanding their product variety in order to suit the changing needs of consumers. Moreover, growth in the number of shops, retail channels, and formats is increasing consumer access to processed and convenience foods, leading in an eventual increase in demand for food additives in the Chinese food and beverage industry.

Segments
The China food additives market is segmented on the basis of
Types
- Preservatives
- Sweeteners
- Sugar Substitutes
- Emulsifiers
- Enzymes Hydrocolloids
- Food Colors
- Flavor and Enhancers
- Others
End-users
- Bakery and Confectionery
- Dairy
- Frozen Products
- Beverages
- Meat Products
- Others
Country
Key Players
Competitive Landscape
The major players in the China food additives market include Archer Daniels Midland Company, Corbion NV, Kerry Group, Cargill, and Firmenich.Some of these players are using several market strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to increase their market shares.
