Food Grade Carrageenan Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2023-2027

Report ID: 685394 | Published Date: Jan 2025 | No. of Page: 90 | Base Year: 2024 | Rating: 3.8 | Webstory: Check our Web story
1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
    1.1 Food Grade Carrageenan Market Definition
    1.2 Market Segments
        1.2.1 Market by Type
        1.2.2 Market by Application
    1.3 Global Food Grade Carrageenan Market Overview
    1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
    1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
        1.5.1 Research Methodology
        1.5.2 Research Process
        1.5.3 Base Year
        1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global Food Grade Carrageenan Overall Market Size
    2.1 Global Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size: 2021 VS 2027
    2.2 Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2016-2027
    2.3 Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Consumption): 2016-2027
3 Company Landscape
    3.1 Top Food Grade Carrageenan Players in Global Market
    3.2 Top Global Food Grade Carrageenan Companies Ranked by Revenue
    3.3 Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue by Companies
    3.4 Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales by Companies
    3.5 Global Food Grade Carrageenan Price by Manufacturer (2016-2021)
    3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 Food Grade Carrageenan Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2020
    3.7 Global Manufacturers Food Grade Carrageenan Product Type
    3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Food Grade Carrageenan Players in Global Market
        3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 Food Grade Carrageenan Companies
        3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Food Grade Carrageenan Companies
4 Sights by Product
    4.1 Overview
        4.1.1 By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size Markets, 2021 & 2027
        4.1.2 Kappa Carrageenan
        4.1.3 Lota Carrageenan
        4.1.4 Lambda Carrageenan
    4.2 By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue & Forecasts
        4.2.1 By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2016-2021
        4.2.2 By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2022-2027
        4.2.3 By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Market Share, 2016-2027
    4.3 By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales & Forecasts
        4.3.1 By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, 2016-2021
        4.3.2 By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, 2022-2027
        4.3.3 By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Market Share, 2016-2027
    4.4 By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2016-2027
5 Sights by Application
    5.1 Overview
        5.1.1 By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2021 & 2027
        5.1.2 Food
        5.1.3 Beverage
    5.2 By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue & Forecasts
        5.2.1 By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2016-2021
        5.2.2 By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2022-2027
        5.2.3 By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Market Share, 2016-2027
    5.3 By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales & Forecasts
        5.3.1 By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, 2016-2021
        5.3.2 By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, 2022-2027
        5.3.3 By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Market Share, 2016-2027
    5.4 By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2016-2027
6 Sights by Region
    6.1 By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2021 & 2027
    6.2 By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue & Forecasts
        6.2.1 By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2016-2021
        6.2.2 By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2022-2027
        6.2.3 By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Market Share, 2016-2027
    6.3 By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales & Forecasts
        6.3.1 By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, 2016-2021
        6.3.2 By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, 2022-2027
        6.3.3 By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Market Share, 2016-2027
    6.4 North America
        6.4.1 By Country - North America Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2016-2027
        6.4.2 By Country - North America Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, 2016-2027
        6.4.3 US Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.4.4 Canada Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.4.5 Mexico Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
    6.5 Europe
        6.5.1 By Country - Europe Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2016-2027
        6.5.2 By Country - Europe Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, 2016-2027
        6.5.3 Germany Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.5.4 France Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.5.5 U.K. Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.5.6 Italy Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.5.7 Russia Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.5.8 Nordic Countries Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.5.9 Benelux Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
    6.6 Asia
        6.6.1 By Region - Asia Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2016-2027
        6.6.2 By Region - Asia Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, 2016-2027
        6.6.3 China Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.6.4 Japan Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.6.5 South Korea Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.6.6 Southeast Asia Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.6.7 India Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
    6.7 South America
        6.7.1 By Country - South America Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2016-2027
        6.7.2 By Country - South America Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, 2016-2027
        6.7.3 Brazil Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.7.4 Argentina Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
    6.8 Middle East & Africa
        6.8.1 By Country - Middle East & Africa Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2016-2027
        6.8.2 By Country - Middle East & Africa Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, 2016-2027
        6.8.3 Turkey Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.8.4 Israel Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.8.5 Saudi Arabia Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
        6.8.6 UAE Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size, 2016-2027
7 Manufacturers & Brands Profiles
    7.1 DuPont
        7.1.1 DuPont Corporate Summary
        7.1.2 DuPont Business Overview
        7.1.3 DuPont Food Grade Carrageenan Major Product Offerings
        7.1.4 DuPont Food Grade Carrageenan Sales and Revenue in Global (2016-2021)
        7.1.5 DuPont Key News
    7.2 Cargill
        7.2.1 Cargill Corporate Summary
        7.2.2 Cargill Business Overview
        7.2.3 Cargill Food Grade Carrageenan Major Product Offerings
        7.2.4 Cargill Food Grade Carrageenan Sales and Revenue in Global (2016-2021)
        7.2.5 Cargill Key News
    7.3 Kerry Group
        7.3.1 Kerry Group Corporate Summary
        7.3.2 Kerry Group Business Overview
        7.3.3 Kerry Group Food Grade Carrageenan Major Product Offerings
        7.3.4 Kerry Group Food Grade Carrageenan Sales and Revenue in Global (2016-2021)
        7.3.5 Kerry Group Key News
    7.4 CP Kelco
        7.4.1 CP Kelco Corporate Summary
        7.4.2 CP Kelco Business Overview
        7.4.3 CP Kelco Food Grade Carrageenan Major Product Offerings
        7.4.4 CP Kelco Food Grade Carrageenan Sales and Revenue in Global (2016-2021)
        7.4.5 CP Kelco Key News
    7.5 Ashland
        7.5.1 Ashland Corporate Summary
        7.5.2 Ashland Business Overview
        7.5.3 Ashland Food Grade Carrageenan Major Product Offerings
        7.5.4 Ashland Food Grade Carrageenan Sales and Revenue in Global (2016-2021)
        7.5.5 Ashland Key News
    7.6 Ingredion
        7.6.1 Ingredion Corporate Summary
        7.6.2 Ingredion Business Overview
        7.6.3 Ingredion Food Grade Carrageenan Major Product Offerings
        7.6.4 Ingredion Food Grade Carrageenan Sales and Revenue in Global (2016-2021)
        7.6.5 Ingredion Key News
    7.7 TIC Gums
        7.7.1 TIC Gums Corporate Summary
        7.7.2 TIC Gums Business Overview
        7.7.3 TIC Gums Food Grade Carrageenan Major Product Offerings
        7.4.4 TIC Gums Food Grade Carrageenan Sales and Revenue in Global (2016-2021)
        7.7.5 TIC Gums Key News
    7.8 Tate and Lyle
        7.8.1 Tate and Lyle Corporate Summary
        7.8.2 Tate and Lyle Business Overview
        7.8.3 Tate and Lyle Food Grade Carrageenan Major Product Offerings
        7.8.4 Tate and Lyle Food Grade Carrageenan Sales and Revenue in Global (2016-2021)
        7.8.5 Tate and Lyle Key News
8 Global Food Grade Carrageenan Production Capacity, Analysis
    8.1 Global Food Grade Carrageenan Production Capacity, 2016-2027
    8.2 Food Grade Carrageenan Production Capacity of Key Manufacturers in Global Market
    8.3 Global Food Grade Carrageenan Production by Region
9 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints
    9.1 Market Opportunities & Trends
    9.2 Market Drivers
    9.3 Market Restraints
10 Food Grade Carrageenan Supply Chain Analysis
    10.1 Food Grade Carrageenan Industry Value Chain
    10.2 Food Grade Carrageenan Upstream Market
    10.3 Food Grade Carrageenan Downstream and Clients
    10.4 Marketing Channels Analysis
        10.4.1 Marketing Channels
        10.4.2 Food Grade Carrageenan Distributors and Sales Agents in Global
11 Conclusion
12 Appendix
    12.1 Note
    12.2 Examples of Clients
    12.3 Disclaimer
List of Tables
    Table 1. Key Players of Food Grade Carrageenan in Global Market
    Table 2. Top Food Grade Carrageenan Players in Global Market, Ranking by Revenue (2019)
    Table 3. Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue by Companies, (US$, Mn), 2016-2021
    Table 4. Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Share by Companies, 2016-2021
    Table 5. Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales by Companies, (Kiloton), 2016-2021
    Table 6. Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Share by Companies, 2016-2021
    Table 7. Key Manufacturers Food Grade Carrageenan Price (2016-2021) & (US$/Ton)
    Table 8. Global Manufacturers Food Grade Carrageenan Product Type
    Table 9. List of Global Tier 1 Food Grade Carrageenan Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2020 and Market Share
    Table 10. List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Food Grade Carrageenan Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2020 and Market Share
    Table 11. By Type – Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2021 VS 2027
    Table 12. By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue (US$, Mn), 2016-2021
    Table 13. By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue (US$, Mn), 2022-2027
    Table 14. By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), 2016-2021
    Table 15. By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), 2022-2027
    Table 16. By Application – Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2021 VS 2027
    Table 17. By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue (US$, Mn), 2016-2021
    Table 18. By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue (US$, Mn), 2022-2027
    Table 19. By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), 2016-2021
    Table 20. By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), 2022-2027
    Table 21. By Region – Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2021 VS 2027
    Table 22. By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue (US$, Mn), 2016-2021
    Table 23. By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue (US$, Mn), 2022-2027
    Table 24. By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), 2016-2021
    Table 25. By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), 2022-2027
    Table 26. By Country - North America Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2021
    Table 27. By Country - North America Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022-2027
    Table 28. By Country - North America Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, (Kiloton), 2016-2021
    Table 29. By Country - North America Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, (Kiloton), 2022-2027
    Table 30. By Country - Europe Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2021
    Table 31. By Country - Europe Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022-2027
    Table 32. By Country - Europe Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, (Kiloton), 2016-2021
    Table 33. By Country - Europe Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, (Kiloton), 2022-2027
    Table 34. By Region - Asia Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2021
    Table 35. By Region - Asia Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022-2027
    Table 36. By Region - Asia Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, (Kiloton), 2016-2021
    Table 37. By Region - Asia Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, (Kiloton), 2022-2027
    Table 38. By Country - South America Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2021
    Table 39. By Country - South America Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022-2027
    Table 40. By Country - South America Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, (Kiloton), 2016-2021
    Table 41. By Country - South America Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, (Kiloton), 2022-2027
    Table 42. By Country - Middle East & Africa Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2021
    Table 43. By Country - Middle East & Africa Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022-2027
    Table 44. By Country - Middle East & Africa Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, (Kiloton), 2016-2021
    Table 45. By Country - Middle East & Africa Food Grade Carrageenan Sales, (Kiloton), 2022-2027
    Table 46. DuPont Corporate Summary
    Table 47. DuPont Food Grade Carrageenan Product Offerings
    Table 48. DuPont Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2016-2021)
    Table 49. Cargill Corporate Summary
    Table 50. Cargill Food Grade Carrageenan Product Offerings
    Table 51. Cargill Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2016-2021)
    Table 52. Kerry Group Corporate Summary
    Table 53. Kerry Group Food Grade Carrageenan Product Offerings
    Table 54. Kerry Group Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2016-2021)
    Table 55. CP Kelco Corporate Summary
    Table 56. CP Kelco Food Grade Carrageenan Product Offerings
    Table 57. CP Kelco Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2016-2021)
    Table 58. Ashland Corporate Summary
    Table 59. Ashland Food Grade Carrageenan Product Offerings
    Table 60. Ashland Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2016-2021)
    Table 61. Ingredion Corporate Summary
    Table 62. Ingredion Food Grade Carrageenan Product Offerings
    Table 63. Ingredion Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2016-2021)
    Table 64. TIC Gums Corporate Summary
    Table 65. TIC Gums Food Grade Carrageenan Product Offerings
    Table 66. TIC Gums Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2016-2021)
    Table 67. Tate and Lyle Corporate Summary
    Table 68. Tate and Lyle Food Grade Carrageenan Product Offerings
    Table 69. Tate and Lyle Food Grade Carrageenan Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2016-2021)
    Table 70. Food Grade Carrageenan Production Capacity (Kiloton) of Key Manufacturers in Global Market, 2019-2021 (Kiloton)
    Table 71. Global Food Grade Carrageenan Capacity Market Share of Key Manufacturers, 2019-2021
    Table 72. Global Food Grade Carrageenan Production by Region, 2016-2021 (Kiloton)
    Table 73. Global Food Grade Carrageenan Production by Region, 2022-2027 (Kiloton)
    Table 74. Food Grade Carrageenan Market Opportunities & Trends in Global Market
    Table 75. Food Grade Carrageenan Market Drivers in Global Market
    Table 76. Food Grade Carrageenan Market Restraints in Global Market
    Table 77. Food Grade Carrageenan Raw Materials
    Table 78. Food Grade Carrageenan Raw Materials Suppliers in Global Market
    Table 79. Typical Food Grade Carrageenan Downstream
    Table 80. Food Grade Carrageenan Downstream Clients in Global Market
    Table 81. Food Grade Carrageenan Distributors and Sales Agents in Global Market
List of Figures
    Figure 1. Food Grade Carrageenan Segment by Type
    Figure 2. Food Grade Carrageenan Segment by Application
    Figure 3. Global Food Grade Carrageenan Market Overview: 2020
    Figure 4. Key Caveats
    Figure 5. Global Food Grade Carrageenan Market Size: 2021 VS 2027 (US$, Mn)
    Figure 6. Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, 2016-2027 (US$, Mn)
    Figure 7. Food Grade Carrageenan Sales in Global Market: 2016-2027 (Kiloton)
    Figure 8. The Top 3 and 5 Players Market Share by Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue in 2020
    Figure 9. By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 10. By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 11. By Type - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Price (US$/Ton), 2016-2027
    Figure 12. By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 13. By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 14. By Application - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Price (US$/Ton), 2016-2027
    Figure 15. By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 16. By Region - Global Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 17. By Country - North America Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 18. By Country - North America Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 19. US Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 20. Canada Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 21. Mexico Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 22. By Country - Europe Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 23. By Country - Europe Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 24. Germany Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 25. France Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 26. U.K. Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 27. Italy Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 28. Russia Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 29. Nordic Countries Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 30. Benelux Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 31. By Region - Asia Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 32. By Region - Asia Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 33. China Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 34. Japan Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 35. South Korea Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 36. Southeast Asia Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 37. India Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 38. By Country - South America Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 39. By Country - South America Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 40. Brazil Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 41. Argentina Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 42. By Country - Middle East & Africa Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 43. By Country - Middle East & Africa Food Grade Carrageenan Sales Market Share, 2016-2027
    Figure 44. Turkey Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 45. Israel Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 46. Saudi Arabia Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 47. UAE Food Grade Carrageenan Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2016-2027
    Figure 48. Global Food Grade Carrageenan Production Capacity (Kiloton), 2016-2027
    Figure 49. The Percentage of Production Food Grade Carrageenan by Region, 2020 VS 2027
    Figure 50. Food Grade Carrageenan Industry Value Chain
    Figure 51. Marketing Channels
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