Food-Grade Excipients Market Global Report 2026

The food-grade excipients market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $102.44 billion in 2025 to $107.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising consumption of processed and packaged food products, increasing use of stabilizers and emulsifiers in food manufacturing, growth of dietary supplements and nutraceutical industry demand, expansion of global food processing industries, increasing awareness of food safety and quality standards.

The food-grade excipients market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $129.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for clean label and natural ingredients, expansion of personalized nutrition and functional foods, increasing regulatory scrutiny on food additive safety, rising adoption of plant based and bio derived excipients, growth in advanced formulation technologies for stability and shelf life enhancement. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for clean label and non synthetic excipients in food and nutraceutical formulations, increasing adoption of allergen free and hypoallergenic excipient systems in dietary supplements, growing use of plant based and natural functional excipients in nutraceutical applications, expansion of customized formulation solutions for functional foods and fortified beverages, increasing regulatory compliance pressure driving food safety validation and traceability of excipient ingredients.

The rising demand for processed and convenience foods is expected to propel the growth of the food-grade excipients market going forward. Processed and convenience foods refer to food products that are modified from their natural state through processing and are designed for quick preparation or ready consumption to save time and effort for consumers. The rising demand for processed and convenience foods is primarily driven by changing lifestyles, as consumers increasingly prefer quick and easy meal solutions that align with fast-paced daily routines. Food-grade excipients enhance processed and convenience foods by improving stability, texture, shelf life, taste, and overall product quality, thereby ensuring better functionality and greater consumer appeal. For instance, in April 2025, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores, a US-based trade association, prepared food accounted for 72.6% of total foodservice sales in 2024, reflecting growing consumer reliance on convenient meal options. Therefore, the rising demand for processed and convenience foods is driving the growth of the food-grade excipients market.

Leading companies operating in the food-grade excipients market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as liquid and solid food supplements to enhance product stability, improve nutrient delivery, and meet evolving regulatory standards. Liquid and solid food supplements are dietary supplement products available in liquid forms such as syrups, drops, and beverages or solid forms such as tablets, capsules, powders, and gummies that are used to support nutritional intake and health benefits. For example, in October 2023, Lubrizol Corporation launched Carbopol polymers for nutraceutical applications along with a new European Union food-grade approval, marking an important expansion of its excipient portfolio into the food supplements space. The approval strengthened the company’s presence in the nutraceutical ingredients sector by enabling the use of its polymers in compliant dietary supplement formulations across the European market. It also supported manufacturers in developing high-performance supplement products with enhanced stability, texture, and ingredient delivery capabilities.

In May 2025, Roquette Frères SA, a France-based manufacturing company, acquired International Flavors And Fragrances Inc. Pharma Solutions for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Roquette Frères aims to strengthen its position in the pharmaceutical excipients market by expanding its portfolio, enhancing formulation capabilities, and broadening its global customer base. International Flavors And Fragrances Inc. is a US-based company that offers a wide range of food-grade excipients and ingredients, particularly through its portfolio of cellulose ethers.

Major companies operating in the food-grade excipients market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Associated British Foods plc, Evonik Industries AG, DSM-Firmenich, International Flavors And Fragrances Inc., Kerry Group plc, The Lubrizol Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG, Roquette Frères, Ashland Inc., Innophos Holdings Inc., Colorcon Inc., JRS Pharma GmbH And Co. KG, BENEO GmbH, Gattefossé SAS, DFE Pharma GmbH And Co. KG, Maple Biotech Pvt Ltd, Fengchen Group Co Ltd, Rubexco Pvt. Ltd.

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

The food-grade excipients market consists of sales of lactose, starch, maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, and glycerin. 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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