The Global Edible Agar Market size is projected to grow from US$1.8 billion in 2021 to US$X.X billion by 2028, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The global edible agar market is driven by the increasing consumption of instant food and applications such as drinks, jelly, canned meat, and others. In addition, the increased demand for sugar-free agar will also drive the growth of this market during the forecast period from 2021 to 2028.
Edible agar is a jelly-like substance obtained from algae. It appears as white flakes, powder, or strands and has no odor or flavor. Agar can be used as an ingredient in foods such as jellies, puddings (such as flan), custards (such as crème caramel), and cakes to maintain the shape of food items rather than using gelatin which tends to melt at room temperature. Edible agar is also called Kanten. Edible agar is obtained by boiling certain sea vegetables, usually red algae. The component that gives these organisms their color is a complex polysaccharide called Agarose which accumulates in the cell walls of the organism as they grow. It dissolves easily when heated and becomes gelatinous at around 50 °C.
On the basis of Type, the global edible agar market is segmented into sugar-free and sugar.
Sugar-free agar is made without adding any sugar. It has high nutritional value and no-calorie content, making it a good substitute for people who want to lose weight or avoid diabetes and other health conditions related to refined sugars. Sugar-free agar gives the same texture as regular agar when heated up but can be more expensive than its counterpart because manufacturers have to use additional ingredients in order to achieve the desired consistency while keeping out all excess sugars during the production process.
Sugar agar is made with the addition of sugars like glucose, lactose, and sucrose to nutrient agar. It is used for growing bacteria that ferment sugar (fermentation type organisms). The presence of these sugars provides an excellent source of energy for bacterium growth on this medium. Sugar-free media are useful in testing for enzyme production by microorganisms since most enzymes act upon the added carbohydrate substrates which would not be present if they were absent from the medium.
On the basis of Application, the global edible agar market is segmented into drinks, jelly, canned meat, others.
Edible agar is used in the drinks manufacturing industry as a thickening agent, to increase the viscosity of beverages. In addition, it enhances mouthfeel and mouthfeel without changing the color or taste of products. Edible Agar acts as an emulsifying additive for food systems which brings stability against coalescence by adsorbing at oil-water interfaces and prevents fat droplets from separation during mixing with water.
Edible agar is primarily used in the manufacturing of jelly. It forms a gel after heating and cooling, which results in its widespread use as an additive to food items like cakes, chocolates, etc. Edible agar is used in the jelly manufacturing industry due to its ability to gel at room temperature. This property of edible agar saves the time and energy required for heating the mixture, which helps in increasing productivity and enhancing profitability.
Edible agar is used in canned meat to retain freshness and give an appealing texture. It enables the production of soft, tender, firm & lightly chewy textures by preventing syneresis (weeping) during storage. Some more applications include: - Used as a gelling agent in canned meat products. - Agar is usually used to replace gelatin, which has been banned by halal authorities for its slaughtering process that involves boiling or electrocution.
On the basis of Region, the global edible agar market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to hold the largest share of the market in 2018. The North American region holds a significant share in the global Edible Agar market. The increasing population and awareness about the health benefits of agar products are expected to fuel demand for edible agar over the next few years. The market analysis of edible agar in North America is segmented on the basis of application and region. The geography consists of countries such as the U.S., Canada, Mexico & the Rest Of North America (RoNA). Edible Agar Market By Application: Drinks, Jelly, Canned Meat, Other. Jelly is anticipated to be the most attractive application for edible agar in North America. The jelly segment of the market will keep growing, and it holds a significant share in the overall industry value. The market in Latin America has been segmented on the basis of application, which includes drinks and jelly. Edible agar powder is widely used as a thickener or stabilizer in various beverages such as juices & nectars, fruit-flavored soft drinks, etc. It also finds use in confectionery products like jellies, yogurt, ice cream along with canned food items like chicken soup, etc., thus fueling the growth of the edible agar market over the forecast period (2021–28).
The increasing adoption of vegan diets across various countries is one of the major factors that drive the demand for Edible Agar in the food industry. North America and Europe region have a high percentage of population following Vegan diet, this trend expected to drive growth in these regions over the next few years. Along with this, growing health concerns among consumers about sugar content present in drinks are also anticipated to fuel demand for sugar-free products which provides the opportunity for players operating within the edible agar market. Moreover increasing preference towards low-calorie foods due to increasing obesity rates worldwide would assist companies offering healthier alternatives such as sugar-free products to expand their market share.
Up Market Research published a new report titled “Edible Agar Market research report which is segmented by Types (Sugar-Free, Sugar), By Applications (Drinks, Jelly, Canned Meat, Other), By Players/Companies Marine Chemicals, B&V Agar, Hainan Sanqi, Anhui Suntran Chemical, Jiangsu Ruixue Haiyang, Medichem Kimya Sanayi, Agarmex, Hispanagar, Acroyali Holdings Qingdao, Industrias Roko, S.A, Wako, Fooding Group Limited, Foodchem International”. As per the study the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% in the forecast period.
| Report Attributes | Report Details |
| Report Title | Edible Agar Market Research Report |
| By Type | Sugar-Free, Sugar |
| By Application | Drinks, Jelly, Canned Meat, Other |
| By Companies | Marine Chemicals, B&V Agar, Hainan Sanqi, Anhui Suntran Chemical, Jiangsu Ruixue Haiyang, Medichem Kimya Sanayi, Agarmex, Hispanagar, Acroyali Holdings Qingdao, Industrias Roko, S.A, Wako, Fooding Group Limited, Foodchem International |
| Regions Covered | North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA |
| Base Year | 2020 |
| Historical Year | 2018 to 2019 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability) |
| Forecast Year | 2028 |
| Number of Pages | 231 |
| Number of Tables & Figures | 162 |
| Customization Available | Yes, the report can be customized as per your need. |
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The market is segmented by Type Sugar-Free, Sugar and By Application Drinks, Jelly, Canned Meat, Other.
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Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.
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