Natural Food Preservative Market

Natural Food Preservative Market Outlook (2024 to 2034)

The global natural food preservative market is estimated at a size of US$ 526.3 million in 2024 and is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 7.1% to reach US$ 1.05 billion by the end of 2034.

Natural preservatives are derived from organic matter. Sugar and salt are a few examples of natural preservatives. Curing is the process of adding salt to meat, which is how beef jerky is made. Another option is to make a brine with salt and water to pickle vegetables. These preservatives are commonly utilized additives present in various items, including meat, poultry, fish, baked goods, and confections, to prolong shelf life and preserve natural attributes. In addition, they assist in preventing food spoilage during transportation. Traditional food preservation methods encompass boiling, freezing, pasteurizing, pickling, smoking, and other natural techniques.

Key Market Growth Drivers

• Increasing demand for various types of fresh organic food products is projected to boost the use of natural food preservatives over the next decade. Fresh food products are preferred by most health-conscious consumers, which is expected to negatively affect market expansion opportunities.
• Rising demand for chemical-free and organic food products as more people are becoming health-conscious is contributing to the expansion of the natural food preservative market size.
• Manufacturers of food preservatives are being encouraged to incorporate a variety of natural preservatives due to growing concerns about environmental sustainability, which is speeding up market growth opportunities.
• Need for ready-to-eat food products is increasing due to consumers' fast-paced lifestyles, which usually prompts the increasing use of food preservatives to extend product shelf life. To meet this need, artificial chemicals created in laboratories are consequently added to food.
• Food preservation methodologies are developed with the single objective of improving microbial and safety quality while not discouraging organoleptic and nutritional growth, which has increased the use of medicinal plant-based natural compounds to reduce the possibility of adverse effects on human health.
• Demand for food products with natural ingredients is being driven by consumers' long-standing concerns about the quality of preservatives in food products.

Report Attribute	Detail
Natural Food Preservative Market Size (2024E)	US$ 526.3 Million
Forecasted Market Value (2034F)	US$ 1.05 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7.1% CAGR
East Asia Market Share (2024E)	22.4%
North American Market Share (2024E)	23.9%
Sales of Salt-Based Preservatives (2024E)	US$ 97.9 Million
Key Companies Profiled	Cargill Inc.; Archer Daniels Midland Company; BTSA Biotechnologias Aplicadas; Royal DSM; Siveele B.V.; MAYASAN Food Industries A.S.; Merck KGaA; Kalsec Inc.; Brenntag Inc.; Kemin Industries, Inc.; Kerry Group Plc.; Siveele B.V.; Zhengzhou Bianafo Bioengineering Co., Ltd.

How is Growing Demand for Clean-Label Items Driving Market Growth?

“Demand for Clean-Label Items Fostering Innovation”

To meet consumer demand, natural food preservatives sourced from plants, animals, minerals, and microorganisms are extensively utilized. Government initiatives promoting clean-label products contribute significantly to the global market expansion of natural food preservatives. The growing consumer demand for clean-label items is a key driver of natural food preservative market growth. Furthermore, the market is driven by the expansion of the organized retail sector and increasing demand for packaged health and convenience foods.

“Rising Health-consciousness Driving Shift toward Organic Preservatives”

Demand for organic and chemical-free foods is skyrocketing as people are becoming more health-conscious. Manufacturers are using more natural preservatives as a result of growing concerns about environmental sustainability, which is driving faster growth. Global demand for organic food products is rising along with the penetration of the internet and e-commerce. Consumers are becoming more concerned about their health as a result of the use of synthetic foods in their regular diets, which is driving a shift toward organic products.

What are the Key Challenges Faced by Natural Food Preservative Suppliers?

“High Cost of Natural Food Preservative Production and Need for Rigorous Quality Control”

High cost of production is one of the main obstacles impeding the growth of the market for natural food preservatives. The cost of manufacturing natural preservatives is occasionally higher than that of synthetic preservatives. This is because natural food preservatives often cost more than synthetic preservatives. After all, they are made from renewable resources rather than chemicals. Moreover, the need for rigorous quality control and testing procedures to confirm the efficacy and safety of these natural preservatives increases production expenses.

Country-wise Insights

North America is set to hold 23.9% of the global natural food preservative market share in terms of revenue in 2024. Natural ingredients are becoming more and more popular as the prevalence of illnesses brought on by artificial ingredients in the food industry is increasing. Demand for natural food preservatives is rising at a significant pace as a result of changing consumption patterns in East and South Asian countries.

Why is Adoption of Natural Food Preservatives High in the United States?

“Rising Prevalence of Diseases Caused by Consumption of Synthetic Preservatives”

Attribute	United States
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 56 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7.5% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 115.8 Million

The United States is poised to hold a market share of 44.5% in North America in 2024. The increasing prevalence of diseases caused by the consumption of synthetic products in food is fueling the adoption of natural ingredients. The presence of some prominent players, including Bentoli Inc., Chemical Stores, Inc., TRinternationa, Inc., etc. across the United States is leading to the development of advanced natural preservative technologies.

What are the Sales Projections for Natural Food Preservatives in South Korea?

“Rising Demand for Readily Prepared and Convenient Foods”

Attribute	South Korea
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 26.2 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7.9% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 55.8 Million

South Korea is expected to hold a 22.2% share of the East Asian market in 2024. There is a growing demand for convenient and ready-to-eat food products due to the influence of Western culture, which is a key natural food preservative market trend in the country. Also driving the demand for packaged food products are the busy schedules of the working population. Food preservatives are becoming more and more necessary as the demand for organic food rises in the country.

Category-wise Insights

One of the best natural preservatives has always been thought to be salt, and Himalayan salt is even more potent. Its remarkable qualities of preservation have led to its widespread use for centuries. Salt-based natural preservatives are set to account for 18.6% of the global market in 2024.

Which Factor is Responsible for Substantial Revenue Generation from Salt-Based Preservatives?

“Antimicrobial Properties and Purity of Salt Offering Enhanced Preservation Benefits”

Attribute	Salt-Based Food Preservative
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 97.9 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7.3% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 197.5 Million

Salt is a prominent natural preservative used in a variety of food products. Himalayan salt is used, among other kinds, as a more effective preservative. Since ancient times, Himalayan salt has been widely used for food preservation because of its unique qualities. The growing popularity of natural food preservatives is ascribed to their cost-effectiveness in preventing food products, such as meat, from spoiling. The original flavor of food is also preserved with the help of these preservatives.

How Do Antimicrobials Help Extend the Shelf Life of Foods?

“Higher Efficacy of Antimicrobials in Increasing Product Shelf Life Minimizing Food Safety Concerns”

Attribute	Antimicrobial
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 237.4 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7.3% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 478.6 Million

Antimicrobials are estimated to hold 50% share of the global market for natural food preservatives. They are used extensively to extend the shelf life of products. Naturally synthesized antimicrobials are more widely consumed compared to their chemically sourced counterparts as they minimize the food safety concerns of consumers. To stop spoiling processes and pathogen growth, natural antimicrobials are either surface-coated, integrated into packaging materials, or used directly in product formulation.

Competition Analysis

Key players in the natural food preservative industry are maintaining product standards, quality control, and strengthening supply chain management systems to retain their positions.

• In February 2021, IFF, a key player in the market completed the merger of its nutrition and biosciences division with DuPont. IFF will remain the name of the combined business.
• In September 2021, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S acquired Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH to enter the high-growth human milk oligosaccharide market. To boost HMO capacity and satisfy anticipated demand, the company plans to invest more than US$ 217 million in production assets through 2025, including a brownfield factory.

Fact.MR provides detailed information about the price points of leading natural food preservative manufacturers positioned across the world, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion in this updated market report.

Segmentation of Natural Food Preservative Market Research

• By Type :

  • Salt-Based
  • Sugar-Based
  • Oil-Based
  • Honey-Based
  • Citric Acid-Based
  • Vinegar-Based

• By Function :

  • Antimicrobial
  • Antioxidants

• By Application :

  • Seafood
  • Meat & Poultry
  • Bakery Products
  • Dairy Products
  • Snacks
  • Beverages
  • Fruits & Vegetables

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Latin America
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa