Germany Food Additives Market

The Germany food additives market size is expected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period 2021–2028. 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.

According to a poll conducted by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BFR), 55% of Germany population strives to avoid chemicals when purchasing food. In Europe, food additives are subjected to extensive testing. Food additive is a substance that is mixed with the food to enhance taste and preserve its flavor, appearance, taste, and other sensory qualities.

Various additives used for preserving foods include sugar, salt, vinegar, and smoke which help in long lasting of different foods including sweets, bacon, and wines. A variety of food additives including colorants, antioxidants, preservatives, and sweeteners are used in manufacturing of wide range of foods, bakery products, drinks, meat, and dairy products.

The covid-19 pandemic affected the demand and supply of the Germany food additives market. Lockdown across the globe, supply chain disorders, and oscillating supply of raw materials forced manufacturers to shut down production leading to unfortunate decline in market growth. Launch of vaccines to combat the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to contribute to the market growth over the forecast period.

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

• Increasing demand for organic and natural products is expected to drive the market in coming years.
• The clean labelling movement in the industry and commitment to transparency is anticipated to fuel the market.
• Rapidly growing urban population are projected to boost the market during the forecast period
• Growing supply chain complexities in the food and beverage industry are projected to boost the market during the forecast period
• Stringent guidelines and regulation on usages of additives are expected to hamper the market growth.
• Limited solubility of natural food additives and high-cost act as major challenges that can restrict the market expansion.

Scope of Food Additives Market Report

The report on the Germany 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

The bakery & confectionery segment is projected to account for a large market share

Based on applications, the Germany food additives market is divided into industrial bakery & confectionery, oils & fats, beverages, dairy, meat & poultry products, and others. The bakery & confectionery segment is expected to hold a key share of the market during the forecast period owing to rising consumption of bakery and confectionery product such as bread, buns, rolls, cookies, cakes and others.

On the other hand, the dairy segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to wide usage of food additives in different products to enhance the nutrient value of the product. It is used for increasing bioactive calcium in the milk.

The sweeteners segment is expected to grow at a robust pace

On the basis of types, the Germany food additives market is divided into sweeteners, hydrocolloids, preservatives, food flavors & colorants, enzymes, and others. The sweeteners segment is expected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period due to consumer preference for healthy products and diet which raises the demand for low calorie sweeteners that is effective for weight maintenance and reduction, and decreases the risk associated with obesity.

Segments

Applications

• Bakery & Confectionery
• Oils & Fats
• Beverages
• Dairy
• Meat & Poultry Products
• Others

 Types

• Sweeteners
• Hydrocolloids
• Preservatives
• Food Flavors & Colorants
• Enzymes
• Others

Country

• Germany

Key Players

• DSM
• Chr. Hansen Holding GmbH
• Kerry Inc
• Archer Daniels Midland
• Tate & Lyle PLC

Competitive Landscape

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The food additives industry is undergoing significant changes as producers compete to consolidate their trademarks around the globe. Some of these players are focusing on business strategies including partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to increase their market shares. For instance

In 2019 Tate & Lyle PLC stated that it has developed an ultra-low-calorie sugar utilizing a patented technology and corn enzymatic conversion. In 2019 CLADIA Ingredients became the official distributor of Cargill Ingredients in Germany, including sweeteners, starch, and texturizers.