Global Xanthan Gum Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $745 million to over $1.1 billion by 2023; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.
Rising demand for food & beverages across the globe due to growing population along with improved consumer lifestyle in BRICS countries is expected to favorably affect xanthan gum market size over the coming years. Food & beverages sector contributed a revenue of USD 8.50 trillion in 2004, which exceeded USD 15 trillion in 2015. The product is extensively used in this sector due to its ability to enhance moisture retaining capacity and improve shelf life of baked items. Xanthan Gum finds wide applications in cosmetic products such as lotions, denture cleaners, and shampoos due to its thickening & stabilizing property. Furthermore, FDA and USDA approval for the use of xanthan gum in bakery foods and medicines will provide huge growth opportunities for the industry over the coming years. European commission has also approved the use of xanthan gum as an emulsifier, gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in food & beverages sector.
Oil & gas firms are actively involved in setting up enhanced oil recovery processes to increase the production of crude oil & natural gas from potentially exhausting reserves and this can boost the xanthan gum market growth over the coming years. Crude oil output across the globe was 3950 kilotons in 2007 and reached 4130 million tons in 2015. Growing spending on production, exploration, and development of crude oil & gas in upstream segment have played a vital role in enhancing the crude oil production across the globe. Global upstream expenditure was worth USD 410 billion in 2009, and exceeded USD 660 billion in 2015. Furthermore, strategic initiatives such as new exploration licensing policy announced by the Indian government to encourage exploration and production activities in oil & gas sector, is projected to drive the industry trends over the coming years.
Xanthan gum finds its applications in cosmetics, oil & gas, and pharmaceutical sector. Xanthan gum market revenue in oil & gas sector worth USD 300 million in 2015, is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% over 2016-2023. The growth can be credited to its wide application in horizontal drilling as well as demand for better control of drilling solids. Xanthan gum market share in pharmaceutical sector is predicted to exceed USD 55 million by 2023, with expected gains of 5.2% over 2016-2023. The growth can be credited to its use as diluents & disintegrants in tablets as well as protective colloids in suspensions.
Europe Xanthan Gum Market Size, By Application, 2015 & 2023, (Kilo Tons)
Asia Pacific xanthan gum market size was the largest among all regions and is expected to generate over USD 495 million by 2023. Increasing urbanization, rising disposable income, expansion of stores, supporting economic factors and availability of easy finance is driving regional demand. Automotive growth in India, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand is expected to fuel demand for paints and coatings manufacturers to boost regional production capacity.
North America, driven by the U.S. xanthan gum market share, is poised to grow at 5.3% CAGR by 2023. Strong pharma spending cue will be a telling factor on demand. Europe xanthan gum market size is expected to exceed in terms of revenue at USD 235 million by 2023. Pharmaceutical applications are expected to exceed USD 10.2 million by 2023. Increasing R&D investments across the pharmaceutical industry will drive growth.
Global xanthan gum market share is consolidated. Deosen Biochemical, Fufeng Group, CP Kelco, DuPont, ADM and Cargill are among notable industry players. Other participants include Pfizer, Sancho &Lee, Meihua Holdings, Solvay Group, Kantilal Brothers, Jungbunzlauer and Qingdao Unichem.
Source: https://www.gminsights.com/pressrelease/xanthan-gum-market
