Natural Food Colors and Flavors Market Report 2026

The natural food colors and flavors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.9 billion in 2025 to $7.55 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of processed food consumption, rising consumer preference for natural ingredients, expansion of beverage manufacturing, availability of agricultural raw materials, increasing regulatory scrutiny on synthetic additives.

The natural food colors and flavors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for organic food products, rising adoption of natural ingredients in emerging markets, expansion of functional beverage segments, growing investments in extraction technologies, increasing focus on sustainable sourcing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing shift toward clean-label ingredients, rising demand for plant-based colorants, growing use of natural flavors in beverages, expansion of organic and functional food products, enhanced focus on ingredient traceability.

Rising concerns about the health risks associated with synthetic colors have driven the market for natural food colors and flavors. Synthetic food colors and flavors, derived from coal tar, petroleum, or crude oil, are linked to health issues such as high blood pressure, DNA mutations, obesity, and infertility. For example, Auramine can retard growth and damage the liver and kidneys, while lead chromate, a yellow food color, may cause anemia, abdominal pain, hypertension, and neurological problems. In June 2025, according to The George Institute for Global Health, an Australia-based medical research institute, 19% of packaged foods and beverages contained synthetic dyes, with certain product categories reaching 28%, and products with these dyes averaging 141% more sugar than those without. Therefore, rising health concerns over synthetic colors have increased consumer demand for natural alternatives, driving the market for natural food colors and flavors.

Major companies in the natural food colors and flavors market are focusing on innovations such as biotransformation-based natural flavor platforms to enhance flexibility and efficiency for food and beverage manufacturers. These platforms use nature-derived ingredients and biological processes to create authentic, high-impact flavors while avoiding artificial additives and simplifying regulatory compliance and labeling. For instance, in June 2025, Sensient Flavors & Extracts, a US-based customized flavor solutions company, launched BioSymphony, a portfolio of natural flavor compounds using a biotransformation-driven system. BioSymphony features globally recognized natural ingredients, simplifying formulation for multinational brands. The platform delivers premium, sophisticated flavor profiles, expands existing flavor libraries, and provides ingredient-challenge solutions by boosting key ingredient performance, allowing reduction or replacement of scarce or costly components without compromising flavor.

In September 2025, ROHA Group, an India-based provider of food color and ingredient solutions, acquired Tebracc for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances ROHA’s global natural-colors capabilities and secures a sustainable supply chain by integrating Tebracc’s annatto-extraction operations, strengthening its position as a global leader in natural food-color solutions. Tebracc is a Brazil-based manufacturer specializing in the extraction and production of natural food colors.

Major companies operating in the natural food colors and flavors market are Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, CHR. Hansen Holding A/S, Kerry Group plc, San-Ei Gen F.F.I. Inc., Symrise AG, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Sensient Technologies Corporation, Givaudan SA, FMC Corporation, GNT International B.V., Kalsec Inc., Royal DSM N.V., Döhler, Naturex Group, ROHA Dyechem Pvt. Ltd., DDW The Color House, Aromata Group, BASF SE, Takasago International Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Mane SA, T. Hasegawa Co. Ltd., Firmenich SA, Robertet SA, Synergy Flavors Inc., Amar Bio-Organics Pvt. Limited, Taiyo International Inc., Besmoke Ltd., Gulf Flavors and Food Ingredients fzco, Seluz Fragrances & Flavors Company, Amway Corporation, Bell Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Frutarom Industries Ltd., Akay Natural Ingredients Private Limited, Plant Lipids Pvt. Ltd., AVT Natural Products Ltd., Colorcon Inc., Kancor Ingredients Limited, Kolorjet Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Synthite Industries Ltd., Flavex Naturextracte GmbH.

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

The natural food colors and flavors market consists of sales of natural food colors including betalains and anthraquinones. 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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