Food Colors Market by Type (Natural, Synthetic, and Nature-Identical), Application (Beverages, Bakery & Confectionery, and Meat Products), Form (Liquid, Liquid Gel, Gel Paste, and Powder), Solubility (Dyes and Lakes) - Global Forecast to 2022

The food colors market, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 3.75 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.40% from 2016. Marketing strategies to improve product appeal through colorants, demand for clean label products to drive natural colors makret, and advancement in technological innovations are some of the factors driving this market.

The years considered for the study are as follows:

• Base year – 2015
• Estimated year – 2016
• Projected year – 2022
• Forecast period – 2016 to 2022

The objectives of the report

• To define, segment, and project the global market for the food colors market
• To understand the structure of the food colors market by identifying its various sub-segments
• To provide detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges)
• To strategically analyze micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and their contribution to the total market
• To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide a competitive landscape of market trends
• To project the size of the market and its submarkets, in terms of value (USD million) and volume (kilotons), with respect to four regions (along with their respective key countries): North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
• To project the market size, in terms of value (USD million) and volume (kilotons), on the basis of the key type – natural (anthocyanins, carotenoids, caramel, and others), and artificial colors (red color, yellow, blue, green, and others)
• To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market share and core competencies
• To track and analyze competitive developments such as expansions & investments; new product launches/developments & new technology launches, acquisitions, and agreements &  partnerships in the food colors market
• To provide a detailed competitive landscape of this market, along with an analysis of the business and corporate strategies adopted by key players

Research Methodology:

• Major regions were identified, along with countries contributing the maximum share
• Secondary research was done to find the value of food coloring for regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW
• The key players were identified through secondary sources such as the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the Natural Food Colors Association (NATCOL), the International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM), European Union (EU), the World Health Organization (WHO), American Chemical Association (ACA), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), while their market shares in respective regions have been determined through both, primary and secondary research. The research methodology includes the study of annual and financial reports of top market players, as well as interviews with industry experts (such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives) for key insights (both quantitative and qualitative) for the food coloring market.

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Ecosystem: Food Colors Market

The maximum value addition of a product in the food colors industry is observed in the stages of procurement of ingredients and processing activities. Value addition in varied industries for marketing and sales differs with the key players, addressable markets, and end consumers. The key players also adopt direct marketing strategies to connect with customers and provide information about their products. The value chain helps in bringing about coordination among stakeholders such as Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), Chr. Hansen S/A (Denmark), Sensient Technology Corporation (U.S.), Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands), and FMC Corporation (U.S.).

Target Audience

The stakeholders for the report are as follows:

• Raw material suppliers
• Food color manufacturers and suppliers
• Regulatory bodies, including government agencies and NGOs
• Food safety agencies such as the FDA and EUFIC
• Food & beverage manufacturers/suppliers
• Commercial research & development (R&D) institutions and financial institutions
• Importers and exporters of food colors
• Food & beverage traders, distributors, and suppliers
• Government organizations, research organizations, and consulting firms
• Trade associations and industry bodies

Scope of the Report:

This research report categorizes the food colors market based on type, application, form, and region.

Based on Type, the market has been segmented as follows:

• Natural
• Synthetic
• Nature-identical

Based on Application, the market has been segmented as follows:

• Beverages
• Bakery & confectionery
• Dairy products
• Meat products
• Others (condiments, dressings, and sauces, savory & snacks, custards & pudding, and frozen products)

Based on Form, the market has been segmented as follows:

• Liquid dye
• Liquid gel dye
• Gel paste dye
• Powdered dye

Based on Solubility, the market has been segmented as follows:

• Dyes
• Lakes

Based on Region, the market has been segmented as follows:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• RoW (Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa)

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 13)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Study Scope
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Geographic Scope
           1.3.3 Periodization
    1.4 Currency
    1.5 Units
    1.6 Limitations
    1.7 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 18)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primaries
    2.2 Macro Analysis
           2.2.1 Introduction
           2.2.2 Population Growth and Rising Diversified Food Demand
           2.2.3 Growing Middle-Class Population
           2.2.4 Growth in Global Beverage and Dairy Industry
    2.3 Market Size Estimation
    2.4 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
           2.4.1 Assumptions
           2.4.2 Limitations

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 29)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 34)
    4.1 Opportunities in Food Colors Market
    4.2 U.S. Dominates Food Color Market
    4.3 Market, By Solubility
    4.4 Food Colors: Developed vs Emerging Markets
    4.5 Market Size, By Type and Region
    4.6 Market, By Application and Region

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 40)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Segmentation
           5.2.1 Type
           5.2.2 Application
           5.2.3 Solubility
           5.2.4 Region
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Improved Product Appeal
                    5.3.1.2 Demand for Clean Label Products Driving Natural Colors Market
                               5.3.1.2.1 Health Benefits of Certain Natural Coloring Driving the Market
                    5.3.1.3 Advancing Technological Innovation
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 Effects of Synthetic Colorants
                    5.3.2.2 Strict Regulations Regarding the Inclusion of Synthetic Colors
                    5.3.2.3 Low Stability and High Cost of Natural Coloring
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 New Raw Material Sources
                    5.3.3.2 Increasing Ventures in Asia-Pacific and Latin America
                    5.3.3.3 Safety Reassessment for Synthetic Food Colors
           5.3.4 Challenges
                    5.3.4.1 Lack of Transparency in Patent Protection Laws

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 48)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Value Chain
    6.3 Supply Chain
           6.3.1 Prominent Companies
           6.3.2 Small and Medium Enterprises
           6.3.3 End Users (Manufacturers/Consumers)
           6.3.4 Key Influencers
    6.4 Regulatory Environment
           6.4.1 Regulations Related to Colors

7 Food Colors Market, By Type (Page No. - 52)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Natural Colors
           7.2.1 Anthocyanins
           7.2.2 Carotenoids
           7.2.3 Caramel
           7.2.4 Others
    7.3 Synthetic Colors
           7.3.1 Red
           7.3.2 Yellow
           7.3.3 Blue
           7.3.4 Green
           7.3.5 Others
    7.4 Nature-Identical Colors

8 Food Colors Market, By Application (Page No. - 64)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Beverage
    8.3 Bakery and Confectionery
    8.4 Dairy
    8.5 Meat
    8.6 Others

9 Food Colors Market, By Form (Page No. - 73)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Liquid
    9.3 Liquid Gel
    9.4 Gel Paste
    9.5 Powder

10 Food Colors Market, By Solubility (Page No. - 76)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 Dye
     10.3 Lake

11 Food Colors Market, By Region (Page No. - 79)
     11.1 Introduction
     11.2 North America
             11.2.1 U.S.
             11.2.2 Canada
             11.2.3 Mexico
     11.3 Europe
             11.3.1 U.K.
             11.3.2 Germany
             11.3.3 France
             11.3.4 Italy
             11.3.5 Spain
             11.3.6 Rest of Europe
     11.4 Asia-Pacific
             11.4.1 China
             11.4.2 Japan
             11.4.3 India
             11.4.4 Australia and New Zealand
             11.4.5 Indonesia
             11.4.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
     11.5 Rest of World
             11.5.1 Latin America
             11.5.2 Middle East
             11.5.3 Others in RoW

12 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 108)
     12.1 Overview
     12.2 Food Colors Market Share, By Key Player, 2015
     12.3 Key Market Strategies
     12.4 New Product Launches/Developments and New Technology Launches: Popular Strategy for the Global Food Colors Market
             12.4.1 New Product Launches/Developments and New Technology Launches
             12.4.2 Expansions and Investments
             12.4.3 Acquisitions
             12.4.4 Agreements and Partnerships

13 Company Profiles (Page No. - 116)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Key Insights, Recent Developments, MnM View)*
     13.1 Introduction
             13.1.1 Geographic Revenue Mix
     13.2 Archer Daniels Midland Company
     13.3 Chr. Hansen A/S
     13.4 FMC Corporation
     13.5 Sensient Technologies Corporation
     13.6 Koninklijke DSM N.V.
     13.7 Naturex S.A.
     13.8 D.D. Williamson & Co. Inc. (DDW)
     13.9 Dohler Group
     13.10 Fiorio Colori SPA
     13.11 Kalsec, Inc.

*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Key Insights, Recent Developments, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

14 Appendix (Page No. - 155)
     14.1 Insights of Industry Experts
     14.2 Discussion Guide
     14.3 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     14.4 Available Customizations
     14.5 Related Reports

List of Tables (80 Tables)

Table 1 Growing Middle-Class Population in Asia-Pacific
Table 2 Global Food Colors Market Snapshot
Table 3 Food Colors Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 4 Commonly Used Exempt Colors and Their Applications
Table 5 Natural Food Color Market Size, By Sub-Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 6 Natural Food Color Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 7 Classification of Caramel Color
Table 8 E-Number of Colors
Table 9 Synthetic Food Color Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 Synthetic Food Colors Market Size, By Sub-Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 11 Nature-Identical Food Color Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Food Colors Market Size, By Application, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 13 Beverage Colors Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Bakery and Confectionery Food Colors Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 15 Dairy Food Colors Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Meat Food Color Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 17 Other Food Color Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Food Colors Market Size, By Form, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 19 Approved Lake Colors in European Union
Table 20 Food Colors Market Size, By Solubility, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 21 Food Color Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 22 Food Colors Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 23 North America: Food Colors Market Size, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 24 North America: Market Size, By Country, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 25 U.S.: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 U.S.: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 27 Canada: Food Colors Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 28 Canada: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 29 Mexico: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 30 Mexico: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 31 Europe: Food Colors Market Size, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 32 Europe: Market Size, By Country, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 33 U.K.: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 34 U.K.: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 35 Germany: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 36 Germany: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 37 France: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 38 France: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 39 Italy: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 40 Italy: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 41 Spain: Food Colors Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 42 Spain: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 43 Rest of Europe: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 44 Spain: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 45 Asia-Pacific: Food Color Market Size, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 46 Asia-Pacific: Markets Size, By Country, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 47 China: Food Colors Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 48 China: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 49 Japan: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 50 Japan: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 51 India: Food Colors Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 52 India: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 53 Australia & New Zealand: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 54 Australia & New Zealand: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 55 Indonesia: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 56 Indonesia: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 57 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 58 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 59 RoW: Food Color Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 60 RoW: Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 61 Latin America: Food Colors Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 62 Latin America: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 63 Middle East: Food Color Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 64 Middle East: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 65 Others in RoW: Food Colors Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 66 Others in RoW: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (KT)
Table 67 New Product Launches/Developments and New Technology Launches, 2010–2016
Table 68 Expansions and Investments, 2010–2016
Table 69 Acquisitions, 2010–2016
Table 70 Agreements and Partnerships, 2010–2016
Table 71 Archer Daniels Midland Company: Products Offered
Table 72 Chr. Hansen A/S: Products Offered
Table 73 FMC Corporation: Products Offered
Table 74 Sensient Technologies Corporation: Products Offered
Table 75 Koninklijke DSM N.V.: Products Offered
Table 76 Naturex SA: Products Offered
Table 77 D.D. Williamson & Co. Inc.: Products Offered
Table 78 Döhler Group: Products Offered
Table 79 Fiorio Colori SPA: Products Offered
Table 80 Kalsec Inc.: Products Offered

List of Figures (49 Figures)

Figure 1 Food Colors Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Food Colors Market: Research Design
Figure 3 Growth Rate of Global Beverage Sales, 2011–2016
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 6 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Food Colors Market Size, 2016 vs 2022
Figure 8 Food Colors Market Snapshot, By Type (2016 vs 2022)
Figure 9 Food Colors Market, By Application (2016 vs 2022)
Figure 10 Food Colors Market Size, By Region, 2016–2022 (USD Million)
Figure 11 Food Colors Market Share (Value), By Region, 2015
Figure 12 Factors Driving Food Colors Market
Figure 13 U.S. to Hold Largest Market Share, 2016–2022
Figure 14 Dyes Segment to Register High Growth Between 2016 and 2022
Figure 15 India and China to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 16 North America Adopted Synthetic Food Colors More Than Other Regions
Figure 17 Beverages Segment to Grow at Highest Rate, 2016–2022
Figure 18 Food Colors Market Segmentation, By Type
Figure 19 Food Color Market Segmentation, By Application
Figure 20 Food Colors Market Segmentation, By Solubility
Figure 21 Food Color Market Segmentation, By Region
Figure 22 Food Coloring: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges
Figure 23 Value Chain Analysis of Food Colors Market (2015): Sourcing and Production Key Contributors
Figure 24 Supply Chain: Food Color Market
Figure 25 Natural Food Colors Segment Projected to Be Fastest-Growing in Food Colors Market, 2016–2022
Figure 26 Caramel to Dominate Food Color Market, By Sub-Type (2016–2022)
Figure 27 Meat Products Dominated Food Colors Market in 2015
Figure 28 North America to Account for Largest Market Share (2016–2022)
Figure 29 North America to Lead the Meat Products Market for Food Colors Through 2022
Figure 30 Liquid Gel and Gel Paste Forms Projected to Grow at Highest Rate, 2016–2022
Figure 31 Geographic Snapshot: Asia-Pacific Most Promising Market (2016–2022)
Figure 32 North America: Food Colors Market
Figure 33 Australia and New Zealand Dominated Asia-Pacific Market in 2015
Figure 34 New Products Launches/Developments and New Technology Launches: Leading Approach of Key Companies
Figure 35 Sensient Technology Coproration Led the Food Colors Market, 2015
Figure 36 Food Colors Market Developments, By Growth Strategy, 2010–2016
Figure 37 Food Color Market Growth Strategies, By Company, 2010–2016
Figure 38 Geographic Revenue Mix of Top Five Market Players
Figure 39 Archer Daniels Midland Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 40 Archer Daniels Midland Company: SWOT Analysis
Figure 41 Chr. Hansen A/S: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 Chr. Hansen A/S: SWOT Analysis
Figure 43 FMC Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 FMC Corporation: SWOT Analysis
Figure 45 Sensient Technologies Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 46 Sensient Technologies Corporation: SWOT Analysis
Figure 47 Koninklijke DSM N.V.: Company Snapshot
Figure 48 Koninklijke DSM N.V.: SWOT Analysis
Figure 49 Naturex SA: Company Snapshot

The food colors market size is projected to reach USD 3.75 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.40% from 2016. The market is driven by the growth in demand for clean label products in natural colors market, advancement in technological innovations, and marketing strategies to improve product appeal through colorants.

The food colors market, based on type, has been segmented into natural food colors (caramel, carotenoids, anthocyanins, and others, which include betalains, anthraquinones, carmine, cochineal extract, curcumin, turmeric, and copper chlorophyllin), synthetic food colors (red color, yellow, blue, green, and others include chocolate brown, blue IV, and black colors), and nature-identical. The natural segments is the largest as well as the fastest-growing segment in the food colors market. Natural colors are in demand for their eco-friendly nature and additional health benefits. The food industry produces natural colors from various end-use industries, which further drive the natural colors market. Natural colors which are widely used in the food industry are caramel, carotenoids, anthocyanins, and others (carmine, betalains, anthraquinones, cochineal extract, curcumin, and turmeric).

The food colors market, based on application, has been segmented into beverages, dairy products, bakery & confectionery, meat products, and others which include condiments, dressings, and sauces, savory & snacks, custards & pudding, and frozen products. The growth in demand for beverages has led to various innovative products launched in the market; for example, high performing encapsulated beta-carotene product, ‘Ultra Stable Red’ natural color, beet juice colors, annatto extract and many other alternatives for different shades were innovated. This increase in demand for beverages, especially in the emerging countries such as India, China, Brazil, Argentina, and South Africa, has in turn fueled the demand for food colors in the beverage industry.

Food colors by solubility has been segmented into dyes and lakes. The dyes segment is the largest and fastest-growing in this food colors market. Dyes are widely used in the food colors market, due to their use in large number of applications such as food & beverage products and their properties such as greater stability, and brighter coloring than most natural colorings.

The food colors market was dominated by the North American region in 2015. The growth in this market was driven by the high consumer demand, favorable government policies, pre dominance of high growth in the R&D, increase in consumer interest in better appearance and texture of food products, and growth in demand for food & beverage products manufactured with food colors.

Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the food colors market. Consumers in countries such as India, China, Indonesia, Australia, and Japan are gradually demanding better food products with increased shelf-life, texture, and appearance. Increase in consumer expenditures in these countries for food & beverages has been driving the market in the region. The market is expected to be of great potential in the region in the next five years and projected to grow significantly at the highest growth rate between 2016 and 2022.

Factors such as ill effects caused by synthetic colorants, and strict regulations regarding the inclusion of synthetic colors are restraining the market growth.

Some of the key players of the food colors are Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), Chr. Hansen S/A (Denmark), Sensient Technology Corporation (U.S.), Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands), and FMC Corporation (U.S.). Other players in this market include Naturex S.A. (France), D.D. Williamson & Co. Inc. (DDW) (U.S.), Döhler Group (Germany), Kalsec Inc. (U.S.), and Fiorio Colori (Italy).

In 2015, Chr. Hansen S/A (Denmark) launched CapColors Orange 057 WSS colorant, this would offer affordable and high performing encapsulated beta-carotene products for beverage manufacturers. In 2013, it introduced a new color WhiteWhey that would serve the cheese industry. It was a replacement for annatto that was used to provide an appropriate color to cheese.

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