What is Monosodium Glutamate Market?
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), is sodium salt of the common amino acid glutamic acid. MSG is found in tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, potatoes, mushrooms, and other vegetables and fruits, which is produced in laboratory by the fermentation of some carbohydrate based products like molasses. Sodium glutamate is classified by U.S. FDA as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) and food additive by EU. Sodium glutamate has the E number E621 and the HS code 29224220. Some of the pseudo synonyms for sodium glutamate include autolyzed yeast, sodium caseinate, and hydrolyzed protein among others. Sodium glutamate is also referred as Unami in Japan culture.
Highlights from Monosodium Glutamate Market Study
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2028 |
Base Year | 2022 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
Key Companies Profiled | Ajinomoto Company (United States), Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co Ltd (Japan), B&G Foods Inc (United States), Vedan International (Hong Kong), Fufeng Group (China), Sunrise Nutrachem Group (China), Meihua Holdings Group (China), Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Company Limited (Hong Kong), R. M. Chemicals (India) and Triveni chemicals (India) |
Research Analyst at AMA predicts that Global Vendors will contribute to the maximum growth of Global Monosodium Glutamate market throughout the forecasted period.
Ajinomoto Company (United States), Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co Ltd (Japan), B&G Foods Inc (United States), Vedan International (Hong Kong), Fufeng Group (China), Sunrise Nutrachem Group (China), Meihua Holdings Group (China), Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Company Limited (Hong Kong), R. M. Chemicals (India) and Triveni chemicals (India) are some of the key players profiled in the study. Monosodium Glutamate Market Segmentation:
Scope | Sub-Segments |
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Application / End User | Additives, Preservatives, Flavor enhancers and Acidity regulators |
Type | Monosodium Glutamate, Salted Monosodium Glutamate and Special Monosodium Glutamate |
End User | Food Processing Sector,Restaurants,Institutional Food Service |
On the basis of geography, the market of Monosodium Glutamate has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Influencing Trend:
Increases Growth of Livestock Feed and Reduces Feed-Borne Pathogens
Market Growth Drivers:
The Increasing Adoption of MSG in Chelating Agents and Increasing Brand Awareness by Investing Huge Amount in Promotions to Uphold Product Differentiation
Restraints:
Health Concerns Associated with the Consumption of MSG
Opportunities:
The Growing Food Industries and Animal Feed Industry in Developing Countries and Increasing Demand for Chinese Food Products Coupled with Rising Demand for Fast Foods
Key Target Audience
Monosodium Glutamate Producers, Raw Material Suppliers, Product Distributor/Wholesalers, End Users and Others
In the European Union, monosodium glutamate is classified as a food additive (E621) and regulations are in place to determine how and when it can be added to foods. Typically, monosodium glutamate is added to savoury prepared and processed foods such as frozen foods, spice mixes, canned and dry soups, salad dressings and meat or fish-based product