The global natural food preservatives market size reached USD 987.2 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,407.1 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.82% during 2025-2033.
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2024
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2025-2033
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 987.2 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 1,407.1 Million |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 3.82% |
Natural food preservatives derived from plants and animals are incorporated into the processing of food to increase stability, prevent spoilage, and extend the shelf-life of processed food products. The primary ingredients present in these preservatives include extracts of natural compounds derived from medicinal plants, salt, sugar, and spices. They inhibit or delay the growth of bacteria on food, thereby preventing food spoilage. Additionally, they improve microbial and safety quality without hindering organoleptic and nutritional quality. These preservatives are, therefore, considered to be an effective alternative to chemical and physical antimicrobial treatments. A small quantity is usually added to a variety of types of food, including perishable and non-perishable food types comprising meat, packaged vegetables, gravies, pet food, and snacks.
The market is majorly driven by the rapidly shifting consumer preferences towards chemical-free, naturally processed food products due to the rising health awareness among the masses. In addition to this, the growing consumption of clean-label and organic products is providing an impetus to the market. Moreover, the rapid product utilization in the formulation of processed and packaged food products is leading to a higher product uptake. Also, a considerable rise in the working population leading a fast-paced lifestyle is resulting in an increased uptake of ready-to-eat (RTE) food, thus driving the demand for extended shelf-life products. Apart from this, extensive research and development (R&D) activities conducted by key players with an enhanced focus on sustainable development are positively impacting the market. The market is further propelled by the penetration of high-speed internet among the masses resulting in the growing awareness regarding the adverse effects of chemical preservatives in food. Some of the other factors creating a positive outlook for the market include rapid urbanization, continual product innovations, inflating disposable income levels and considerable growth in the e-commerce sector.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global natural food preservatives market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, function and application.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Corbion N.V., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Kalsec Inc., Kemin Industries, Kerry Group plc, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Merck KGaA and Tate & Lyle PLC.
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Segment Coverage | Type, Function, Application, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Corbion N.V., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Kalsec Inc., Kemin Industries, Kerry Group plc, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Merck KGaA and Tate & Lyle PLC. |
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The global natural food preservatives market was valued at USD 987.2 Million in 2024.
We expect the global natural food preservatives market to exhibit a CAGR of 3.82% during 2025-2033.
The increasing utilization of natural food preservatives as an effective alternative to chemical and physical antimicrobial treatments is primarily driving the global natural food preservatives market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the shifting consumer preferences from conventional brick-and-mortar distribution channels towards online retail platforms for the purchase of natural food preservatives.
Based on the type, the global natural food preservatives market can be divided into salt, sugar, oil, honey, citric acid, vinegar, and others. Among these, salt currently accounts for the majority of the global market share.
Based on the function, the global natural food preservatives market has been segregated into antimicrobial, antioxidants, and others. Currently, antimicrobial exhibits clear dominance in the market.
Based on the application, the global natural food preservatives market can be bifurcated into sea food, meat and poultry, bakery, dairy, snacks, beverages, fruits and vegetables, and others. Among these, sea food, meat and poultry holds the largest market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global natural food preservatives market include Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Corbion N.V., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Kalsec Inc., Kemin Industries, Kerry Group plc, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Merck KGaA, and Tate & Lyle PLC.