The Agar Agar Gum Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.
The Agar Agar Gum Market Report is segmented by Form into the following subsegments: Powder, Strips, and Others. It is also segmented by Application, including Food and Beverages, Pharmaceutical and Nutraceuticals, and Others. The global analysis is broken down at the regional level and by major countries. The market evaluation is presented in US$ for the above segmental analysis, with projections through 2031.
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Agar Agar Gum Market Segmentation
Form- Powder
- Strips
- Others
- Food and Beverages
- Pharmaceutical and Nutraceuticals
- Others
Strategic Insights
Agar Agar Gum Market Growth Drivers- Demand for Plant-Based and Vegan Products: Agar agar, being a gelatin substitute but vegan, is in high demand due to greater people adopting plant-based diets. Market demand is growing in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals: it's a rising market.
- Increase in the Food and Beverage Industry: Agar agar usage as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent in the food industry is on the rise. It is widely used especially in desert-like jellies and puddings; milk products, and plant-based formulation of food making more space for this market.
- Rising Consumer Awareness about Natural and Clean Label Ingredients: Consumers are increasingly seeking products made with natural, non-GMO, and clean label ingredients. Agar agar, derived from seaweed, is considered a natural alternative to synthetic gelling agents. Its clean label properties make it a preferred choice for manufacturers of processed foods, beverages, and personal care products, thereby boosting market growth.
- Natural and Clean Label Ingredients: Consumers are showing much interest in natural, clean-label products that do not contain artificial additives. In this direction, agar agar being a natural and transparent ingredient will be favored in the right direction of food manufacturers focusing on clean and transparent product development.
- Applications of Agar in medicines and cosmetics: Agar agar is widely used in the pharmacy and cosmetic industry; this gelling agent is used to be a thickening and stabilizing agent in creams, gels, and drugs. This market primarily unfolds due to the global demand for natural products in the drug and cosmetic sectors.
- Use in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals: Agar agar's applications are extending beyond the food industry into pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. It is used in laboratories for microbiological cultures and as a medium for growing bacteria. Its use in drug delivery systems, wound healing applications, and as a stabilizing agent in vaccines and other medical products is on the rise.
- Cosmetic and skin care product innovation potential: Agar agar is a new cosmetic and skin care ingredient that allows manufacturers to innovate in thickeners as well as the formation of gels.
- Growing Demand in Developing Markets: Though agar agar is used in Asia since centuries, its demand is slowly picking up in the West as well as in other emerging economies like Latin American and Middle Eastern markets due to demand for plant-based gelatine alternatives. Companies can pursue these markets to cash in on this opportunity by exploiting growing vegan and plant-based market.
- Expansion in Emerging Markets: Emerging markets, particularly in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East, present significant growth opportunities for the agar agar gum market. As disposable incomes rise and consumers become more aware of plant-based and vegan diets, there is a growing demand for agar agar in food, personal care, and pharmaceutical products in these regions.
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
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Major contributors to the market are: Agrigum International Limited, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ashland Inc., Kerry Group, Nexira, Hawkins Watts, Farbest Brands, Gum Arabic Company, Prodigy NIG Limited, Merck,
The market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.8% during 2021-2031.
Key trends in the market include innovative developments in agar-based products for food and health applications besides the demand from customers for clean-label and natural ingredients.
The key factors driving the market are the increasing demand for vegetarian, vegan, and halal-friendly gelling agents coupled with the ever-growing utilization of agar agar in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Agar Agar Gum Market - By Form
1.3.2 Agar Agar Gum Market - By Application
1.3.3 Agar Agar Gum Market - By Region
1.3.3.1 By Country
2. KEY TAKEAWAYS
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. AGAR AGAR GUM MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.1 Threat of Substitute
4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.1 Competitive Rivalry
4.3. EXPERT OPINIONS
5. AGAR AGAR GUM MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS
6. AGAR AGAR GUM MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. AGAR AGAR GUM - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. AGAR AGAR GUM - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE
7. AGAR AGAR GUM MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - FORM
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. FORM MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. POWDER
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Powder Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. STRIPS
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. Strips Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5. OTHERS
7.5.1. Overview
7.5.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis
8. AGAR AGAR GUM MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - APPLICATION
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. APPLICATION MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. FOOD AND BEVERAGES
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Food and Beverages Market Forecast and Analysis
8.3.3. Bakery and Confectionery Market
8.3.3.1. Overview
8.3.3.2. Bakery and Confectionery Market Forecast and Analysis
8.3.4. Dairy and Frozen Dessert Market
8.3.4.1. Overview
8.3.4.2. Dairy and Frozen Dessert Market Forecast and Analysis
8.3.5. Meat Poultry and Seafood Market
8.3.5.1. Overview
8.3.5.2. Meat Poultry and Seafood Market Forecast and Analysis
8.3.6. Others Market
8.3.6.1. Overview
8.3.6.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. PHARMACEUTICAL AND NUTRACEUTICALS
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Pharmaceutical and Nutraceuticals Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5. OTHERS
8.5.1. Overview
8.5.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis
9. AGAR AGAR GUM MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1. NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1 North America Agar Agar Gum Market Overview
9.1.2 North America Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3 North America Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Form
9.1.4 North America Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.1.5 North America Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1 United States Agar Agar Gum Market
9.1.5.1.1 United States Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.1.5.1.2 United States Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.1.5.2 Canada Agar Agar Gum Market
9.1.5.2.1 Canada Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.1.5.2.2 Canada Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.1.5.3 Mexico Agar Agar Gum Market
9.1.5.3.1 Mexico Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.1.5.3.2 Mexico Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.2. EUROPE
9.2.1 Europe Agar Agar Gum Market Overview
9.2.2 Europe Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3 Europe Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Form
9.2.4 Europe Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.2.5 Europe Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1 Germany Agar Agar Gum Market
9.2.5.1.1 Germany Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.2.5.1.2 Germany Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.2.5.2 France Agar Agar Gum Market
9.2.5.2.1 France Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.2.5.2.2 France Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.2.5.3 Italy Agar Agar Gum Market
9.2.5.3.1 Italy Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.2.5.3.2 Italy Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.2.5.4 United Kingdom Agar Agar Gum Market
9.2.5.4.1 United Kingdom Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.2.5.4.2 United Kingdom Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.2.5.5 Russia Agar Agar Gum Market
9.2.5.5.1 Russia Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.2.5.5.2 Russia Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.2.5.6 Rest of Europe Agar Agar Gum Market
9.2.5.6.1 Rest of Europe Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.2.5.6.2 Rest of Europe Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Agar Agar Gum Market Overview
9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3 Asia-Pacific Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Form
9.3.4 Asia-Pacific Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.3.5 Asia-Pacific Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1 Australia Agar Agar Gum Market
9.3.5.1.1 Australia Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.3.5.1.2 Australia Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.3.5.2 China Agar Agar Gum Market
9.3.5.2.1 China Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.3.5.2.2 China Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.3.5.3 India Agar Agar Gum Market
9.3.5.3.1 India Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.3.5.3.2 India Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.3.5.4 Japan Agar Agar Gum Market
9.3.5.4.1 Japan Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.3.5.4.2 Japan Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.3.5.5 South Korea Agar Agar Gum Market
9.3.5.5.1 South Korea Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.3.5.5.2 South Korea Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.3.5.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Agar Agar Gum Market
9.3.5.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.3.5.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1 Middle East and Africa Agar Agar Gum Market Overview
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3 Middle East and Africa Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Form
9.4.4 Middle East and Africa Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.4.5 Middle East and Africa Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1 South Africa Agar Agar Gum Market
9.4.5.1.1 South Africa Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.4.5.1.2 South Africa Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia Agar Agar Gum Market
9.4.5.2.1 Saudi Arabia Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.4.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.4.5.3 U.A.E Agar Agar Gum Market
9.4.5.3.1 U.A.E Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.4.5.3.2 U.A.E Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Agar Agar Gum Market
9.4.5.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.4.5.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1 South and Central America Agar Agar Gum Market Overview
9.5.2 South and Central America Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3 South and Central America Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Form
9.5.4 South and Central America Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.5.5 South and Central America Agar Agar Gum Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1 Brazil Agar Agar Gum Market
9.5.5.1.1 Brazil Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.5.5.1.2 Brazil Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.5.5.2 Argentina Agar Agar Gum Market
9.5.5.2.1 Argentina Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.5.5.2.2 Argentina Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
9.5.5.3 Rest of South and Central America Agar Agar Gum Market
9.5.5.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Agar Agar Gum Market by Form
9.5.5.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Agar Agar Gum Market by Application
10. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
11. AGAR AGAR GUM MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1. AGRIGUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
11.1.1. Key Facts
11.1.2. Business Description
11.1.3. Products and Services
11.1.4. Financial Overview
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.1.6. Key Developments
11.2. ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
11.2.1. Key Facts
11.2.2. Business Description
11.2.3. Products and Services
11.2.4. Financial Overview
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2.6. Key Developments
11.3. ASHLAND INC.
11.3.1. Key Facts
11.3.2. Business Description
11.3.3. Products and Services
11.3.4. Financial Overview
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3.6. Key Developments
11.4. KERRY GROUP
11.4.1. Key Facts
11.4.2. Business Description
11.4.3. Products and Services
11.4.4. Financial Overview
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4.6. Key Developments
11.5. NEXIRA
11.5.1. Key Facts
11.5.2. Business Description
11.5.3. Products and Services
11.5.4. Financial Overview
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5.6. Key Developments
11.6. HAWKINS WATTS
11.6.1. Key Facts
11.6.2. Business Description
11.6.3. Products and Services
11.6.4. Financial Overview
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6.6. Key Developments
11.7. FARBEST BRANDS
11.7.1. Key Facts
11.7.2. Business Description
11.7.3. Products and Services
11.7.4. Financial Overview
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7.6. Key Developments
11.8. GUM ARABIC COMPANY
11.8.1. Key Facts
11.8.2. Business Description
11.8.3. Products and Services
11.8.4. Financial Overview
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8.6. Key Developments
11.9. PRODIGY NIG LIMITED
11.9.1. Key Facts
11.9.2. Business Description
11.9.3. Products and Services
11.9.4. Financial Overview
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9.6. Key Developments
11.10. MERCK
11.10.1. Key Facts
11.10.2. Business Description
11.10.3. Products and Services
11.10.4. Financial Overview
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10.6. Key Developments
12. APPENDIX
12.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1. Agrigum International Limited
2. Archer Daniels Midland Company
3. Ashland Inc.
4. Kerry Group
5. Nexira
6. Hawkins Watts
7. Farbest Brands
8. Gum Arabic Company
9. Prodigy NIG Limited
10. Merck
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