Spices Market Report 2026

The spices market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.48 billion in 2025 to $1.56 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global culinary diversity, rising household spice consumption, growth of packaged food production, increasing international spice trade, availability of diverse spice varieties.

The spices market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.04 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for clean-label food products, rising adoption of organic spices, expansion of food service and ready-meal industries, growing focus on sustainable sourcing, increasing investments in spice processing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for organic and natural spices, rising use of traceable spice supply chains, growing adoption of value-added spice blends, expansion of ready-to-use spice formats, enhanced focus on quality and purity standards.

The increasing demand for organic food is expected to drive the growth of the spices market in the coming years. Organic food is produced without synthetic chemicals or genetically modified ingredients and is widely perceived by consumers as healthier and more supportive of immune health. As consumption of organic food continues to rise steadily, it is fueling greater demand for organically sourced herbs, spices, and seasonings. For instance, in April 2025, according to statistics released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), a US-based business association representing the organic industry, U.S. certified organic product sales increased by 5.2% in 2024 - more than twice the overall market growth rate of 2.5% - and reached a record value of USD 71.6 billion. Therefore, the growing preference for organic food is driving expansion in the spices market.

Leading companies operating in the spices market are concentrating on introducing innovative offerings such as clean-label spices to meet rising consumer demand for natural, additive-free, and transparently sourced seasoning products. Clean-label spices are naturally processed seasonings made without synthetic chemicals, preservatives, or adulterants and produced with clear disclosure of safety and quality standards. For example, in September 2024, iD Fresh Food, an India-based supplier of fresh, natural, and preservative-free food products, launched three clean-label spice variants - Red Chilli Powder, Garam Masala, and Sambar Powder. These products are manufactured without chemical treatments or synthetic additives and undergo 20 quality checks, including high-risk pesticide residue testing, to ensure purity and safety. Each pack also features a QR code that enables consumers to access detailed pesticide and quality reports, enhancing transparency and trust in the branded spices segment.

In October 2025, Woodland Gourmet, a US-based provider of custom culinary solutions and specialty ingredients, acquired International Spices for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Woodland Gourmet aims to strengthen its flavor innovation capabilities and expand its capacity to deliver customized, high-impact seasoning solutions across foodservice, retail, and industrial markets. International Spices is a US-based company specializing in bespoke seasoning blends and ingredient systems for applications including snacks, protein products, sauces, and prepared foods.

Major companies operating in the spices market are Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Associated British Foods Plc, BARIA PEPPER, Kerry Group Plc, The Bart Ingredients Co. Ltd., Dharampal Satyapal Group, Everest Food Products Pvt. Ltd., Dohler Group, McCormick & Company Inc., Frontier Co-op, Colorado Spice Company, Watkins Incorporated, Organic Tattva LLP, Organic Spices Inc., Sauer Brands Inc., B&G Foods Inc., Terana S.A., Unilever plc, ARIAKE JAPAN Co.Ltd., OLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, Mahashian Di Hatti Limited, Kikkoman Corporation, Cargill Incorporated, Baron Spices Inc., Slofoodgroup, All Seasonings Ingredients Inc., Newly Weds Foods Inc., Essence Food & Beverage LLC, Badia Spices Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the spices market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the spices market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the spices market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the spices market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The spice market consists of sales of coriander, paprika, nutmeg, mustard seeds, cloves, fennel, fenugreek, capers, celery seeds, and oregano. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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