The increase in demand for food amino acids has been observed in recent years, due to the increase in the demand for processed and convenience foods. Also, growing inclination of consumers toward food and dietary products with additional health benefits is fueling the demand for food amino acids.
Northrook, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/06/2019 -- The food amino acids market is projected to reach USD 6.82 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 7.8%, from 2016 to 2022. The market is driven by factors such as rising demand for healthy and nutritious food, growing concerns of consumers regarding healthy lifestyles, rising demand for processed and convenience foods, and growing demand for innovative food & beverage products due to changing consumer trends. Factors such as high cost involved in R&D activities & production and stringent regulations are restraining the market.
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The phenylalanine segment is projected to be the fastest-growing market, by type, during the review period
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) or sodium salt of glutamic acid is widely used as a food additive in the food industry. It is used in various food products such as snacks, savory dishes, and ready-to-eat (RTE) products. Growth of convenience foods market is boosting the demand for glutamic acid. Hence, the demand for the glutamic acid market is anticipated to expand significantly during the forecast period, due to rise in application of glutamic acid as a flavor enhancer coupled with increase in population, high disposable income, growth in demand for ready-to-eat food, and superior quality of food. Phenylalanine, on the other hand, is the fastest-growing market due to its wide usage in the manufacturing of food and drink products which are sold as nutritional supplements for their reputed analgesic and antidepressant effects. Phenylalanine is a direct precursor to the neuromodulator phenethylamine, which is a commonly used dietary supplement.
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Asia-Pacific to lead the market in terms of market through 2022
The market for food amino acids in the Asia-Pacific region is estimated to be the largest, in 2016. China is estimated to dominate the market for food amino acids globally as well as regionally. The Asia-Pacific region has a large market for food & beverages; the improved standard of living due to the rise in the income levels is one of the major factors driving the food & beverage market growth in this region. The food industry has contributed significantly to the regional growth.
The global food amino acids market is dominated by key players such as Ajinomoto Co. Inc. (Japan), Kyowa Hakko Kirin Group (Germany), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Sigma-Aldrich, Co. LLC (U.S.), Prinova Group LLC (U.S.), and Daesang Corporation (Korea).