Seasoning and Dressing Market Report 2026

The seasoning and dressing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $162.43 billion in 2025 to $171.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of packaged food consumption, increasing use of seasonings in home cooking, growth of quick-service restaurants, traditional spice usage across cuisines, rising demand for convenience foods.

The seasoning and dressing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $223.62 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing health-driven ingredient reformulation, rising premium seasoning demand, expansion of global flavor exploration, growth of e-commerce food sales, innovation in plant-based seasoning solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include clean-label seasoning blends, rising demand for ethnic and regional flavors, expansion of ready-to-use dressings, growing preference for low-sodium formulations, innovation in flavor customization.

The growth of international trade and imports is expected to drive the seasoning and dressing market going forward. International trade and imports involve the exchange of goods and services between countries. Accessing spices, herbs, and other ingredients from global sources allows manufacturers to incorporate unique and authentic flavors that may not be available domestically. This diversity enables the creation of distinctive seasoning blends and dressing recipes, appealing to consumers seeking exotic or authentic tastes. For instance, in April 2024, according to the World Trade Organization, a Switzerland-based international trade organization, global merchandise trade was projected to grow by 2.6% in 2024 and by 3.3% in 2025. Therefore, rising international trade and imports are fueling the growth of the seasoning and dressing market.

Key companies in the seasoning and dressing market are innovating with products such as Idahoan Potato Shreds to increase market profitability. Idahoan Potato Shreds are made exclusively from genuine Idaho potatoes that are peeled, trimmed, and sliced using a proprietary cooking process. For example, in August 2023, Idahoan Foods LLC, a US-based dehydrated potato manufacturer, launched Idahoan Potato Shreds. These shreds are versatile as side dishes or snacks and come in various flavors and seasoning options, including Triple Cheese Potato Shreds and Fresh Cut Hash Browns with Seasoning. The products are naturally gluten-free and made entirely from real Idaho potatoes.

In October 2025, Woodland Gourmet, a US-based food-ingredients manufacturer, acquired International Spices for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhanced Woodland Gourmet’s custom-seasoning capabilities, allowing it to offer high-impact seasoning blends and ingredient systems at scale. International Spices is a US-based company specializing in developing custom seasoning blends and ingredient solutions for snacks, proteins, sauces, and other prepared-food applications.

Major companies operating in the seasoning and dressing market are McCormick & Company Inc., The Kraft Heinz Company, Unilever plc, Kikkoman Corporation, Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Nestlé S.A., Kerry Group plc, Associated British Foods plc, Lee Kum Kee Company Limited, Kewpie Corporation, House Foods Group Inc., Foshan Haitian Flavoring & Food Co. Ltd., La Costeña, Ken’s Foods Inc., Newman’s Own Inc., Chelten House Products Inc., Sovos Brands Inc., Sweet Baby Ray’s, Gallina Blanca S.A., Barilla Holding S.p.A., Campbell Soup Company.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the seasoning and dressing market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the seasoning and dressing market. The regions covered in the seasoning and dressing 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 seasoning and dressing market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The seasoning and dressings market consists of sales of mayonnaise, salad dressing, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, soy sauce, tartar sauce, Worcestershire sauce, spices, table salt, natural food colorings, gravy and sauce mixes, frosting mixes, and other seasoning and dressings. The companies in the seasoning and dressing industry process raw materials into seasonings and dressings, package and distribute them through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. 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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