Mordor Intelligence projects the global food additives market to reach $178.11 billion by 2031, driven by clean‑label and functional ingredient demand
Executive summary: Mordor Intelligence published a forecast indicating the global food additives market will increase from $149.96 billion in 2026 to $178.11 billion by 2031, reflecting a 3.5% CAGR. The projection highlights sustained demand for clean‑label and functional ingredients, shaping product formulation strategies and guiding capital allocation for manufacturers and suppliers.
Who is involved: Mordor Intelligence (research firm), food additive producers, food and beverage formulators, and retail companies seeking cleaner labels.
Likely next: Continued rollout of natural preservatives, emulsifiers and fortifiers; potential M&A activity as companies scale clean‑label portfolios; periodic updates to market forecasts.
The forecast, released on July 27 2026, estimates the market will grow from $149.96 billion in 2026 to $178.11 billion by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. This steady expansion reflects ongoing reformulation efforts as food makers replace artificial additives with natural, label‑friendly alternatives. The outlook suggests sustained investment in R&D and capacity expansion among ingredient suppliers, while posing limited immediate regulatory disruption.
Timeline
- — Food Additives Market to Reach $178.11 Billion by 2031 as Clean-Label Innovation and Functional Ingredients Redefine Food Formulation - Mordor Intelligence (PR Newswire)
Analysis — what this means
Likely next events
- By 2031, the global food additives market is projected to reach $178.11 billion.
Sectors affected
- food and beverage manufacturers
- functional ingredient suppliers
- clean‑label additive producers
Sources
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