The global food encapsulation market size was US$ 10.4 billion in 2021. The global food encapsulation market is forecast to grow to US$ 21.1 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.
Food encapsulation is the process of coating individual ingredient particles to prevent them from environmental factors like water, oxygen, and light.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
The COVID-19 outbreak has had a negative impact on the food encapsulation market due to supply chain disruptions. The food encapsulation process depends on raw ingredients and formulations such as proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides. Thus, the unavailability of these materials hampered market growth. In addition, the stoppage on imports and exports of goods due to the international borders halted the market growth.
Factors Influencing the Market Growth
Food encapsulation offer improved heat, better quality end-product. Due to these benefits, the global food encapsulation market is forecast to grow significantly.
The food encapsulation process adds flavors and odor masking to the food. In addition, the food and beverage business uses encapsulation techniques to preserve color, taste, nutritional value, and shelf life, which are the key contributors to the global food encapsulation market growth.
The food encapsulation market will rise during the study period due to the rising demand for encapsulated sweeteners in confectionery goods, encapsulated flavors, and colors. In addition, growing investment in the food preservation industry and higher demand for food with disease prevention advantages are forecast to offer ample growth opportunities for the market players.
The growing awareness among consumers about the health-related benefits of food encapsulation is forecast to boost the global market growth.
The challenges associated with maintaining food stability will hamper the growth of the global food encapsulation market.
Geographic Analysis
Due to increasing disposable income, rising acceptance of encapsulated tastes, and color in the food & beverage industry, Asia Pacific will emerge as the largest food encapsulation market. In addition, North America is expected to register significant growth due to the presence of prominent industry players and the rising demand for packed food. In addition, the growing number of innovations in the food industry and rising awareness about maintaining food nutrition and shelf life are forecast to contribute to the regional market growth. Furthermore, Europe will witness significant growth owing to the growing technological advancements in the processed food industry.
Market Segmentation
The global food encapsulation market segmentation focuses on Technology, Material Type, Core Phase, and Region.
By Technology
By Material Type
By Core Phase
By Region
Competitors in the Market
