Global Food Grade Glycerin Market - Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2022 - 2030)
The global food grade glycerin market size was estimated to be USD 3.1 billion in 2017 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2017 to 2023 (forecast period). Food grade glycerin has high applications in various consumer products due to it’s functionally and nutritive benefits. In the food and beverage industry it has applications such as food preservatives, sweeteners and also as a humectant.
Lifestyle changes expected to boost the market for Food Grade Glycerin
Food grade glycerin has high applications in the foods & beverage industry as a low-calorie source of lecithin because of its extensive functional benefits. It helps in reducing the viscosity, replaces more expensive ingredients, controls sugar crystallization, helps in the homogeneous mixing of ingredients and most importantly improves shelf life of products. The increasing number of diabetic patients globally is expected to further push manufacture of food products for the usage of glycerin.
Biodiesel Segment is expected to witness a high growth rate during the forecast period
The global glycerin market is segmented on the basis of source into vegetable oils, biodiesel, soaps, synthetic and others. The growing interest in biodiesel fuel from renewable sources of vegetable oil, waste cooking oil and beef tallow has created a market glut of food grade glycerin. Menthol is added to the oil/fat source to produce Biodiesel. The fatty acid portion of the molecule is esterified to biodiesel, and glycerin is produced as a byproduct. Crude glycerin is distilled and purified to a possible 99.5 percent purity with ion exchange resins. The glycerin produced is suitable for food, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other specialty applications.
Asia-Pacific region Continues to Dominate the Global Food Grade Glycerin Market
Asia-Pacific accounted for the significant share in the global food grade glycerin market in 2017, further it is estimated to be the leading market for glycerin growing at a CAGR of over 7.8% during the forecast period. Europe also has significant market share owing to the high demand for high demand for glycerin in the pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and personal care sector.
MAJOR PLAYERS: EMERY OLEOCHEMICALS, IOI OLEOCHEMICALS, WILMAR INTERNATIONAL LTD., KUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BERHAD, GODREJ INDUSTRIES, CRODA INTERNATIONAL PLC, CARGILL INCORPORATED, P&G CHEMICALS, KAO CORPORATION, AVRIL GROUP, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY (OLIN CORPORATION), CREMER OLEO GMBH & CO. and KG, amongst others.
Key developments
• May 2015: Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) is buying Emery Oleochemicals GmbH’s oleochemicals assets and business in Düsseldorf, Germany for 40.5 million euros.
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• Market dynamics, which essentially consider the factors that are impelling the present market scenario, along with growth prospects of the market over the forecast period.
• Market segmentation analysis, including qualitative and quantitative research, incorporating the impact of economic and non-economic aspects.
• Country-level analysis, integrating the demand and supply forces that are influencing the growth of the market.
• Competitive landscape involving the market share of major players, along with the key strategies adopted for development over the past five years.
• Comprehensive company profiles, covering the product offerings, key financial information, recent developments, SWOT analysis, and strategies employed by the major market players.
• 3 months analyst support along with the Market Estimate sheet (in excel).
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Lifestyle changes expected to boost the market for Food Grade Glycerin
Food grade glycerin has high applications in the foods & beverage industry as a low-calorie source of lecithin because of its extensive functional benefits. It helps in reducing the viscosity, replaces more expensive ingredients, controls sugar crystallization, helps in the homogeneous mixing of ingredients and most importantly improves shelf life of products. The increasing number of diabetic patients globally is expected to further push manufacture of food products for the usage of glycerin.
Biodiesel Segment is expected to witness a high growth rate during the forecast period
The global glycerin market is segmented on the basis of source into vegetable oils, biodiesel, soaps, synthetic and others. The growing interest in biodiesel fuel from renewable sources of vegetable oil, waste cooking oil and beef tallow has created a market glut of food grade glycerin. Menthol is added to the oil/fat source to produce Biodiesel. The fatty acid portion of the molecule is esterified to biodiesel, and glycerin is produced as a byproduct. Crude glycerin is distilled and purified to a possible 99.5 percent purity with ion exchange resins. The glycerin produced is suitable for food, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other specialty applications.
Asia-Pacific region Continues to Dominate the Global Food Grade Glycerin Market
Asia-Pacific accounted for the significant share in the global food grade glycerin market in 2017, further it is estimated to be the leading market for glycerin growing at a CAGR of over 7.8% during the forecast period. Europe also has significant market share owing to the high demand for high demand for glycerin in the pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and personal care sector.
MAJOR PLAYERS: EMERY OLEOCHEMICALS, IOI OLEOCHEMICALS, WILMAR INTERNATIONAL LTD., KUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BERHAD, GODREJ INDUSTRIES, CRODA INTERNATIONAL PLC, CARGILL INCORPORATED, P&G CHEMICALS, KAO CORPORATION, AVRIL GROUP, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY (OLIN CORPORATION), CREMER OLEO GMBH & CO. and KG, amongst others.
Key developments
• May 2015: Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) is buying Emery Oleochemicals GmbH’s oleochemicals assets and business in Düsseldorf, Germany for 40.5 million euros.
Reasons to Purchase this Report
• Analyzing outlook of the market with the recent trends and Porter’s five forces analysis.
• Market dynamics, which essentially consider the factors that are impelling the present market scenario, along with growth prospects of the market over the forecast period.
• Market segmentation analysis, including qualitative and quantitative research, incorporating the impact of economic and non-economic aspects.
• Country-level analysis, integrating the demand and supply forces that are influencing the growth of the market.
• Competitive landscape involving the market share of major players, along with the key strategies adopted for development over the past five years.
• Comprehensive company profiles, covering the product offerings, key financial information, recent developments, SWOT analysis, and strategies employed by the major market players.
• 3 months analyst support along with the Market Estimate sheet (in excel).
Customization of the Report
• This report can be customized to meet your requirements. Please connect with our representative, who will ensure you to get a report that suits your needs.
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