Global Fat Replacers Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global fat replacers market

Market research analysts at Technavio predict that the global fat replacers market will grow steadily during the next four years at a CAGR of more than 6% by 2021. The rising demand for low-calorie and low-fat diet is identified as one of the primary growth factors for this market. Low-calorie foods usually contribute fewer calories than a body's daily requirement. These foods are used in weight management programs and diet plans of people suffering from diseases like cancer, diabetes, obesity, and heart conditions. The focus on healthy living and food consumption drive successful weight management. The weight management process involves the focus to lower the calorie count in food consumption. This has resulted in an increase in the sales of low-calorie foods that have fat replacers and low sugar content.

In terms of geographic locations, the Americas will be the major revenue contributor to the market throughout the forecast period. The increasing utilization of fat replacers for texture enhancement, stabilization, and emulsification in baked goods and confectioneries drive the growth of the market in the region. Moreover, the increased consumption of low-fat and low-calorie foods in the US also increases the demand for fat replacers in the Americas.

Competitive landscape and key vendors  

The manufacturers in the fat replacers market are mostly based in the North American region and are planning to expand their businesses by acquiring regional players in the other markets. New product innovations have fuelled the market growth. There is a rise in investments towards R&D activities to improve technologies that can offer better and healthy foods to consumers.

The leading vendors in the market are -

• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Ashland
• Cargill
• FMC
• Kerry Group

The other prominent vendors in the market are CP Kelco, GPC, Avebe, BENEO, INGREDION, The Dow Chemical Company, Royal DSM, DuPont, Ulrick & Short, and Tate & Lyle.

Segmentation by product type and analysis of the fat replacers market

• Carbohydrate-based fat replacers
• Protein-based fat replacers
• Lipid-based fat replacers

During 2016, the carbohydrate-based fat replacers segment accounted for the major shares of the fat replacers market. The increased usage of fat replacers in dairy products, desserts, processed meat, baked foods, salads, and sauces will contribute to the growth of this industry segment in the coming years.

Segmentation by application and analysis of the fat replacers market

• Baking and confectionery
• Beverages
• Dressings, margarine, and spreads
• Processed meat
• Dairy and frozen desserts

According to this market research report, the baking and confectionery segment accounted for the maximum share of the fat replacers market during 2016. This segment will retain its market dominance during the forecast period as well due to the use of fat replacers in bakery goods such as cake mixes, brownies, cookies, and icings.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global fat replacers market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global fat replacers market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global fat replacers market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global fat replacers market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global fat replacers market?

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