Global Gelling Agent Market is expected to grow steadily from USD 9,791.6 Million in 2016, to USD 13,910.0 Million by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2017 to 2023. The key factor driving the growth of the gelling agent markets includes growing consumer demand for processed foods and dietary supplements and an increasing demand for hydrocolloids across various industries. Further, application in grass growing, erosion, cosmetic and explosive industry has led to steady growth of the gelling agent market.

Gelling agents are used concentrations of 0.5% to 10%, depending on the agent and is very effective in thick formulations. Gelling agent has a good clarity in water or hydroalcoholic topical gels, making them suitable to be used across various industries. Demand for gelling agent is primarily attributed to its importance in food, pharmaceutical and oil and gas industries.

Gelatin being the most used hydrocolloid is accounted to hold the largest share of gelling agent market in 2016. The high consumption of gelatin in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic application owing to unique and versatile nature drives its demand globally. The Food formulation application is accounted for the highest consumption of gelling agent. The need for processed ford low in sugar, calorie and fat would continue to grow worldwide over the coming years driving the demand for gelling agents. Further the development of gelling agent of natural origin, has led to greater usage of gelling agent by pharmaceutical world for the formulation process.

Geographically, North America is the largest market for gelling agent market in 2016. The growth in the region is primarily due to larger demand for the development of high-quality, reduced-calorie products such as low-fat ice cream, milk products, cakes and pastries. Further shell gas development has led to higher demand for gelling agent while carrying drilling operation. Asia-Pacific is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period. The growth in the region is owned to fast growing food processing and pharmaceutical industry. The growing application in healthcare sector including emergency medicine, surgical application and pharmaceutical excipient is driving the demand for gelling agents in the region.

Some of the leading players in global gelling agent market include Naturex, Tate & Lyle, DuPont, Cargill, ADM, Nexira, Kerry, Ingredion, Tic Gums, Agro Gums, Riken Vitamin, CP Kelco, Avebe,Taiyo International, Palsgaard, Fuerst Day Lawso among others.

CHAPTER 1. Market Scope and Methodology

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Market Segmentation

1.2.1. Market Breakdown, By Type

1.2.2. Market Breakdown, By Product

1.2.3. Market Breakdown, By Application

1.2.4. Market Breakdown, By Region

1.3. Research Methodology

1.3.1. Initial Data Search

1.3.2. Secondary Research

1.3.3. Primary Research

1.3.4. Scope and Assumptions

1.4. Sources

1.5. Executive Summary

CHAPTER 2. Market Outlook

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Market Outlook

2.2.1. Opportunities

2.2.1.1. Usage as an important ingredient in oilfield services industry

2.2.1.2. Application of gelling agent as a paint removing compositions

2.2.2. Trends

2.2.2.1. Growing focus on usage of natural polymer

2.2.2.2. Avoiding of toxic organic solvent

2.2.3. Growth Drivers

2.2.3.1. Growing consumer demand for processed foods and dietary supplements

2.2.3.2. Growing demand for hydrocolloids across various industries

2.2.3.3. Increasing application in grass growing, erosion, cosmetic and explosive industry

2.2.4. Impact Analysis of Drivers on Future Forecast of the Market

2.2.5. Restraints of the Market

2.2.5.1. disposal problems and increase disposal costs

2.2.6. Impact Analysis of Restraints on Future Forecast of the Market

CHAPTER 3. Market Entry Strategy

3.1. PESTLE Analysis

3.2. Value Chain Analysis

3.3. Competitive Analysis

3.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis

3.3.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

CHAPTER 4. Global Gelling Agent Market Size and Forecast (2013 – 2023)

4.1. Global Gelling Agent Market, By Type

4.1.1.1. Aqueous

4.1.1.2. Non-Aqueous

4.2. Global Gelling Agent Market, By Product

4.2.1. Gelatin

4.2.2. Carrageenan

4.2.3. Petroleum Distillate

4.2.4. Guar Gum

4.2.5. Xantham Gum

4.2.6. Polysaccharide Blend

4.2.7. Sodium Alginate

4.2.8. Others

4.3. Global Gelling Agent Market, By Application

4.3.1. Oil and Gas

4.3.1.1. Upstream

4.3.1.2. Downstream

4.3.2. Food Formulation

4.3.3. Paint and Coating

4.3.4. Pharmaceutical

4.3.5. Cosmetic

4.3.6. Other

4.4. Global Gelling Agent Market, By Region

4.4.1. North America

4.4.2. Europe

4.4.3. Asia-Pacific

4.4.4. Rest of the World (RoW)

CHAPTER 5. Global Gelling Agent Market, By Geography

5.1. North America Gelling Agent Market

5.1.1. North America Gelling Agent Market, By Type ($ Million )

5.1.2. North America Gelling Agent Market, By Type (Kiloton )

5.1.3. North America Gelling Agent Market, By Product ($ Million )

5.1.4. North America Gelling Agent Market, By Product (Kiloton )

5.1.5. North America Gelling Agent Market, By Application ($ Million )

5.1.6. North America Gelling Agent Market, By Application (Kiloton )

5.1.7. North America Gelling Agent Market, By Country ($ Million )

5.1.8. North America Gelling Agent Market, By Country (Kiloton )

  5.1.8.1. The U.S.

  5.1.8.2. Canada

  5.1.8.3. Rest of North America

5.2. Europe Gelling Agent Market

5.2.1. Europe Gelling Agent Market, By Type ($ Million )

5.2.2. Europe Gelling Agent Market, By Type (Kiloton)

5.2.3. Europe Gelling Agent Market, By Product ($ Million )

5.2.4. Europe Gelling Agent Market, By Product (Kiloton)

5.2.5. Europe Gelling Agent Market, By Application ($ Million )

5.2.6. Europe Gelling Agent Market, By Application (Kiloton)

5.2.7. Europe Gelling Agent Market, By Country ($ Million )

5.2.8. Europe Gelling Agent Market, By Country (Kiloton)

  5.2.8.1. Germany

  5.2.8.2. France

  5.2.8.3. The U.K.

  5.2.8.4. Italy

  5.2.8.5. Spain

  5.2.8.6. Rest of Europe

5.3. Asia-Pacific Gelling Agent Market

5.3.1. Asia-Pacific Gelling Agent Market, By Type ($ Million )

5.3.2. Asia-Pacific Gelling Agent Market, By Type (Kiloton)

5.3.3. Asia-Pacific Gelling Agent Market, By Product ($ Million )

5.3.4. Asia-Pacific Gelling Agent Market, By Product (Kiloton)

5.3.5. Asia-Pacific Gelling Agent Market, By Application ($ Million )

5.3.6. Asia-Pacific Gelling Agent Market, By Application (Kiloton)

5.3.7. Asia-Pacific Gelling Agent Market, By Country ($ Million )

5.3.8. Asia-Pacific Gelling Agent Market, By Country (Kiloton )

  5.3.8.1. China

  5.3.8.2. Japan

  5.3.8.3. India

  5.3.8.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific

5.4. RoW Gelling Agent Market

5.4.1. RoW Gelling Agent Market, By Type ($ Million )

5.4.2. RoW Gelling Agent Market, By Type (Kiloton)

5.4.3. RoW Gelling Agent Market, By Product ($ Million )

5.4.4. RoW Gelling Agent Market, By Product (Kiloton)

5.4.5. RoW Gelling Agent Market, By Application ($ Million )

5.4.6. RoW Gelling Agent Market, By Application (Kiloton)

5.4.7. RoW Gelling Agent Market, By Region ($ Million )

5.4.8. RoW Gelling Agent Market, By Region (Kiloton )

   5.4.8.1. Middle East and Africa (MEA)

   5.4.8.2. South America

CHAPTER 6. Key Players and Strategic Developments

6.1. Cargill

6.1.1. Business Overview

6.1.2. Product and Service Offering

6.1.3. Financial Overview

6.1.4. SWOT Analysis

6.1.5. Strategic Developments

6.2. DuPont

6.2.1. Business Overview

6.2.2. Product and Service Offering

6.2.3. Financial Overview

6.2.4. SWOT Analysis

6.2.5. Strategic Developments

6.3. Unicharm

6.3.1. Business Overview

6.3.2. Product and Service Offering

6.3.3. Financial Overview

6.3.4. SWOT Analysis

6.3.5. Strategic Developments

6.4. Agro Gums

6.4.1. Business Overview

6.4.2. Product and Service Offering

6.4.3. Financial Overview

6.4.4. SWOT Analysis

6.4.5. Strategic Developments

6.5. Taiyo International

6.5.1. Business Overview

6.5.2. Product and Service Offering

6.5.3. Financial Overview

6.5.4. SWOT Analysis

6.5.5. Strategic Developments

6.6. Fuerst Day Lawso

6.6.1. Business Overview

6.6.2. Product and Service Offering

6.6.3. Financial Overview

6.6.4. SWOT Analysis

6.6.5. Strategic Developments

6.7. CP Kelco

6.7.1. Business Overview

6.7.2. Product and Service Offering

6.7.3. Financial Overview

6.7.4. SWOT Analysis

6.7.5. Strategic Developments

6.8. Tic Gums

6.8.1. Business Overview

6.8.2. Product and Service Offering

6.8.3. Financial Overview

6.8.4. SWOT Analysis

6.8.5. Strategic Developments

6.9. Ingredion

6.9.1. Business Overview

6.9.2. Product and Service Offering

6.9.3. Financial Overview

6.9.4. SWOT Analysis

6.9.5. Strategic Developments

6.10. Palsgaard

6.10.1. Business Overview

6.10.2. Product and Service Offering

6.10.3. Financial Overview

6.10.4. SWOT Analysis

6.10.5. Strategic Developments

6.11. Abbreviations