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The konjac market size is forecast to increase by USD 454.2 million, at a CAGR of 8.52% between 2023 and 2028.
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The market continues to evolve, driven by ongoing research and development in various sectors. Konjac yield improvement remains a key focus, with advancements in cultivation optimization and glucomannan extraction techniques. Post-harvest handling plays a crucial role in maintaining konjac's storage stability, ensuring the preservation of its functional properties. In the realm of cosmetics, konjac's biopolymer structure and sensory evaluation are under constant scrutiny, leading to innovations in konjac-based hydrogels and films. The rheology of konjac flour is another area of active research, as it impacts the texture and performance of various applications. Konjac's hydrogel properties, film permeability, and processing efficiency are also subject to continuous investigation, with the goal of enhancing their utility in food-grade applications.
Quality control measures, including microbial analysis and protein analysis, are essential to ensuring the safety and consistency of konjac products. Consumer acceptance and preference for konjac-derived products continue to shape market dynamics, driving demand for new and improved offerings. The evolving nature of konjac research and development ensures that this versatile biopolymer remains a dynamic and intriguing area of study.
The konjac industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD million" for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.
The food and beverages segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
The market is experiencing significant growth due to the functional properties of konjac, including its emulsifying and food gelation abilities, making it an ideal ingredient in the food and beverage industry. The biopolymer structure of konjac allows for various applications, such as meal additives, thickeners, and food jams. Post-harvest handling techniques have been refined to ensure the highest quality and consistency, further boosting market demand. In the cosmetics sector, konjac is valued for its sensory evaluation properties, providing a smooth and silky texture to various personal care products. The nutritional value of konjac, rich in fiber and low in calories, is another factor driving its popularity.
Konjac yield improvement and storage stability have been key areas of focus, ensuring efficient processing and reducing waste. Konjac-based hydrogels exhibit excellent properties, such as high viscosity and film permeability, making them suitable for various applications. The food-grade applications of konjac continue to expand, with cultivation techniques optimized to increase production and improve quality. Konjac glucomannan extraction and protein analysis are crucial components of the production process, ensuring the highest quality product. Consumer acceptance of konjac is high due to its versatility and health benefits. Food manufacturers are increasingly turning to konjac as a natural alternative to synthetic additives, leading to increased demand and market growth.
Maintaining high standards of quality control is essential, with microbial analysis and powder processing techniques continually being refined to ensure the safety and consistency of konjac products. The market is expected to continue its upward trajectory, fueled by these evolving trends and applications.
The Food and beverages segment was valued at USD 382.50 million in 2018 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.
North America is estimated to contribute 30% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period.Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.
Konjac flour, derived from the Konjac plant, has long been utilized in the US food industry as a safe thickening or gelling agent, recognized as such by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The addition of a mild alkali, such as calcium hydroxide, transforms konjac flour into a robust, elastic gel that maintains its structure even under prolonged heating conditions. This gel can also form stable complexes with other hydrocolloids, such as starch, xanthan gum, or carrageenan, creating versatile gels with various applications. In the food sector, these gels can be employed to bind water in surimi, meats, or vegetarian products, or function as a fat replacer in numerous processed food items.
In the cosmetics industry, konjac flour's biopolymer structure and sensory evaluation properties make it an attractive ingredient for creating textured skincare products. Post-harvest handling is crucial to ensure the yield improvement and storage stability of konjac flour. The intricate konjac biopolymer structure, consisting of glucomannan, proteins, and carbohydrates, influences its unique rheological properties and film permeability. Efficient processing techniques, including microbial analysis and powder processing, are essential to maintain the quality control of food-grade konjac applications. The ongoing research in konjac cultivation optimization and consumer acceptance further expands the potential applications and market dynamics of this versatile ingredient.
Our researchers analyzed the data with 2023 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
B2B konjac supply solutions leverage advanced konjac processing technologies for quality. Konjac market growth opportunities 2025 include konjac noodles for health foods and gluten-free konjac products, meeting demand. Konjac supply chain software optimizes operations, while konjac market competitive analysis highlights players like Hubei Yizhi. Sustainable konjac farming aligns with eco-friendly food trends. Konjac regulations 2024-2028 shape konjac demand in East Asia 2025. Premium konjac solutions and konjac market insights boost adoption. Konjac for plant-based foods and customized konjac formulations target niches. Konjac market challenges and solutions address texture, with direct procurement strategies for konjac and konjac pricing optimization enhancing profitability. Data-driven konjac market analytics and functional food trends drive innovation.
The konjac market forecasting report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator's stage to the laggard's stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the konjac market report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their market growth analysis strategies.
Customer Landscape
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, konjac market forecast, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the industry.
Andi Johnson Group - The company specializes in producing Konjac-based products, including CongelK-C120, CongelK 3, and CongelK J-28B. These offerings demonstrate the company's commitment to providing high-quality, natural alternatives for various applications. With a focus on innovation and research, the company's Konjac product line caters to diverse industries and consumer needs.
The industry research and growth report includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about key companies, including:
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key industry players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
Dive into Technavio's robust research methodology, blending expert interviews, extensive data synthesis, and validated models for unparalleled Konjac Market insights. See full methodology.
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Report Coverage |
Details |
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Page number |
149 |
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Base year |
2023 |
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Historic period |
2018-2022 |
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Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
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Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 8.52% |
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Market growth 2024-2028 |
USD 454.2 million |
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Market structure |
Concentrated |
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YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
7.67 |
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Key countries |
US, Malaysia, Indonesia, Germany, UK, South Korea, France, Canada, Brazil, Thailand, UAE, and Mexico |
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Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by End-user
7 Market Segmentation by Product Type
8 Market Segmentation by Application
9 Market Segmentation by Consumer Segment
10 Customer Landscape
11 Geographic Landscape
12 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
13 Competitive Landscape
14 Competitive Analysis
15 Appendix
Research Framework
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DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
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