Citrus Pectin Market Report

Pectin is a naturally occurring polysaccharides, which is available in citrus fruits such as apples, lemons, oranges, berries, and other fruits. Raw fruits have more pectin than the ripe fruits. Heating pectin with sugar creates a chemical reaction that acts as a gelling agent, which is used as a stabilizer and thickening agent in different food processing. Thus, fruit pectin has high demand in food & beverage industry, which consumes about 90% of it. The other applications of fruit pectin are seen in industries such as healthcare, personal care, cosmetics, and other packaging purposes.

Citrus Pectin Market: Drivers, Opportunities, and Restraints

Fruit pectin market is expecting rapid growth in the future as food and beverages industry undergoes a massive change. The rising demand for natural gelling agents in foods is increasing the global market for citrus pectin. Jellies, jams, and syrups are some of the common food items that are propelling the citrus pectin market. The growing applications of fruit pectin in poultry-related and bakery products is also expected to create a lucrative growth opportunity.

The fruit pectin market has a number of restraints as well. The substitute products to fruit pectin such as guar and xanthan are expected to act as impediments. Furthermore, the erractic climate patterns create the scarcity of raw material, which may lead to the rise in cost.

Citrus Pectin Market: Segments

By Source   

●    Orange

●    Tangerines/ Mandarins

●    Grapefruit

●    Lemons and Lime

By Type

●    High methoxyl pectin

●    Low methoxyl pectin

By Application

●    Dietary Supplements

●    Functional Food

●    Pharmaceutical

●    Personal Care & Cosmetics

●    Others (Detergents)

●    Jams & Jellies

●    Beverages

By Region

North America dominates the fruit pectin market followed by Europe, Asia Pacific and Japan owing to the presence numerous producers in the regions. The interest in fast food and other readymade food and beverages are helping the market to grow in North America. Europe is known for its variety of fruits, which makes it the most reliable region for acquiring raw material. Asia Pacific and Japan are emerging economies that will drive up the demand for citrus pectin due to urbanization and improving disposable income.

Citrus Pectin Market: Company Profile and Competitive Landscape

Cargill Inc., DuPont, Florida Food Products are some of the most prominent players of the global citrus pectin market. The other emerging players in the market are Fiberstar, Ceamsa, Herbafood, Naturex, Quadra Chemicals, Compañía Española de Algas Marinas S.A. (CEAMSA), Yantai Andre Pectin Co. Ltd., Herbstreith & Fox, Lucid Colloids Ltd and so on.

The companies are always looking for a plan to invest in the market and concrete its presence there. For instance, Cargill plans to invest US$20 million (Rs. 140 crores) to set up a greenfield premix plant in Kota, Rajasthan, to support the farmers in India and also to expand its business.

Citrus Pectin Market: Research Methodology

The team of analysts at QY Research has worked hard to provide exhaustive research on global citrus pectin market. The market report has been meticulously explained through real-time, primary, and secondary data collection. The primary research phase involves interviews and company case studies; while the secondary research included studying company press releases, trade journals, and other industry publications. In terms of value, technology, application, industry, and region the global citrus pectin market is well researched. An explicit overview of the value chain system of the market, including the competitive developments such as product launches, joint ventures, and acquisitions in the market are well discussed and explained for the client benefit.

There is information and data regarding various facets of the market.  The team has also focuses on the key players of the market to analyze their market position in terms of ranking and strategies.

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