Flavor Enhancer Market Growth, Top Players, and Forecast by 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Flavor Enhancer Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis By Type (Glutamates, Acidulants, Yeast Extracts, Hydrolized Vegetable Protein and Others) Form (Powder, Liquids, and Others) Source (Natural and Synthetic) Application (Processed & Convenience Food, Beverages, Meat & Fish Products, and Others)

  • Report Date : Sep 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00004451
  • Category : Food and Beverages
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150

Analyst Perspective 

The global flavor enhancer market is expected to register a CAGR of 4%. Manufacturers often add flavor enhancers to improve the products' taste, smell, and overall sensory experience. The market for flavor enhancers is expanding due to the rise in demand for processed and convenience food. Increasing consumer preference for clean-label and health-conscious products has increased the demand for flavor enhancers. The advancement of extraction methods is considered an opportunity for growth in the flavor enhancers market. Adoption of sustainable practices such as using ethically sourced ingredients and reducing waste, to cater to this growing demand. Health concerns, raw material volatility, and competition from natural flavors may hamper the growth of the flavor enhancers market.

Market Overview

Flavor enhancers are chemicals added to food and beverages to boost flavor without altering tastes. It is widely used in processed & convenient food, beverages, meat & fish products, and others. Flavor enhancers can be natural or artificial. Natural flavor enhancers contribute to the stability of food products. Developing innovative natural flavor products is another major factor driving the flavor enhancer market toward growth. Consumers seeking healthier options are driving the shift in the market for flavor enhancers. Manufacturers are developing formulations with lower sodium, sugar, and artificial additives that offer health-conscious individuals more choices. The flavor enhancer market is anticipated to grow in the forecast period due to the increasing consumption of convenience food and beverages with changing lifestyles and food habits.

Market Drivers

  • Increasing urbanization and the hectic lifestyle of individuals are driving the demand for convenient yet flavorful food options. Flavor enhancers help enhance the taste of processed foods, which appeals more to consumers.
  • Exploration of new culinary experiences is increasing, leading to increased consumption of ethnic and exotic dishes. Flavor enhancers play a prominent role in creating authentic flavors.
  • The growing food and beverage industry creates a more extensive market base for flavor enhancers.
  • Flavor enhancers are used beyond traditional processed foods. Their use in bakery products, snacks, confectionary, and beverages is expanding, opening up new growth avenues.
  • Advancements in encapsulation and microencapsulation techniques are improvingthe delivery and release of flavor enhancers, likely driving market growth.

Market Segmentation

The global flavor enhancer market is segmented based on type, form source, and application. The global flavor enhancer market is segmented based on the type glutamates, acidulants, yeast extracts, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, and others. The flavor enhancer market is segmented based on the form of powder, liquids, and others. The flavor enhancer market is segmented based on natural and synthetic sources. The flavor enhancer market is segmented based on the application into processed & convenience food, beverages, meat & fish products, and others.

Regional Analysis

The report provides a detailed industry overview, which includes qualitative and quantitative information. It gives information on an overview and forecast of the global flavor enhancer market based on several segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from 2021 to 2031 concerning five major regions: Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The flavor enhancer market by region is also sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The Flavor enhancer market report covers an analysis and forecast of eighteen countries globally and the prevailing trends and opportunities in the region.

The report analyses factors affecting the flavor enhancer market from both the demand and supply side. Furthermore, it evaluates market dynamics during the forecast period, i.e., drivers, challenges, opportunities, and future trends. The report also provides an extensive Porter's Five Forces analysis highlighting factors affecting the Flavor enhancer market in these regions.

Key Players

The reports cover vital organic and inorganic growth strategy developments in the flavor enhancer market. Various companies concentrate on organic growth strategies such as product launches, approvals, patents, and others. Inorganic growth strategies activities observed in the market were partnerships & collaborations acquisitions. These activities have paved the way for the development of the business and customer base of market players. The market players in the flavor enhancer market are expected to have lucrative growth opportunities with the increasing demand for flavorful products in the global market.

The report includes critical companies' profiles, SWOT analysis, and flavor enhancer market strategies. The report also focuses on leading market players with information including components and services offered, company profiles, financial information for the last three years, and critical development in the past five years.

Below is a list of companies engaged in the flavor enhancer market.

  • Givaudan
  • Sensient Technologies Corporation
  • Ajinomoto Group
  • DSM nutritional food
  • Kerry Group
  • Tate & Lyle
  • Angel yeast
  • Fufeng group
  • Corbion nv
  • Cargill Incorporated

Flavor Enhancer Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) XX%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Type
  • Glutamates
  • Acidulants
  • Yeast Extracts
  • Hydrolized Vegetable Protein
By Form
  • Powder
  • Liquids
By Source
  • Natural and Synthetic
By Application
  • Processed & Convenience Food
  • Beverages
  • Meat & Fish Products
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Associated British Foods plc
  • Cargill, Incorporated
  • Corbion nv
  • Firmenich SA
  • International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.
  • Mane SA
  • Novozymes A/S
  • Sensient Technologies Corporation
  • Synergy Flavors, Inc.
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    The List of Companies

    1. Associated British Foods plc
    2. Cargill, Incorporated
    3. Corbion nv
    4. Firmenich SA
    5. International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.
    6. Mane SA
    7. Novozymes A/S
    8. Sensient Technologies Corporation
    9. Synergy Flavors, Inc.
    10. Tate and Lyle PLC

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