Food-grade Alcohol Market by Type (Ethanol, Polyols), Application (Food, Beverages, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals), Source (Sugarcane & Molasses, Grains, Fruits), Functionality, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022
[122 Pages Report] The food grade alcohol market is driven by the increase in demand for food grade alcohol in various food & beverage and health & personal care industries. The key players in the industry are directing their growth strategies toward the emerging economies for enhancing their research capabilities to develop product portfolios and strengthen their distribution base. The market for food-grade alcohol is largely associated with the sale of beverage products. Investing in emerging markets like Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa could prove to be a promising opportunity for business expansions.
The objective of the report is to define, segment, and project the global market size of the food grade alcohol market based on type, application, source, and region. The report traces various opportunities and challenges in the market for the stakeholders. It draws out the competitive landscape of trends, projecting the size of the food grade alcohol market and its sub-markets in terms of volume (KT) and value (USD Million).
The study has made extensive use of secondary sources of data, including annual reports, press releases, white papers, certified publications, food safety organizations, and regulatory bodies, to identify and collect information useful for identifying the existing market players and key developments in the market. The primary sources of data include key decision makers; vice presidents; opinion leaders; and distributors from F&B and pharmaceutical companies, with whom in-depth interviews were conducted to obtain and validate critical qualitative and quantitative information as well as to understand the possible future prospects in the industry.
This report includes the estimations of market size, in terms of value (USD billion) and volume (KT). The top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the market and its dependent submarkets. The key players in the market have been identified using secondary research, and their market shares have been determined using primary and secondary research. The percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns of different segments have been arrived at using data from trusted sources like Ethanol Producers Association of Southern Africa (EPASA), the Food Additives and Ingredients Association (FAIA), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to identify and collect information useful for a technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the market.
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The key players who have been profiled in the report are Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), Cargill, Incorporated (US), Sigma-Aldrich (US), Roquette Freres S.A. (France), and MGP Ingredients (US). Other market players in this segment include Fonterra Co-operative Group (New Zealand), Cristalco SAS (France), Grain Processing Corporation (US), Wilmar International Limited (Singapore), and Manildra Group (Australia).
This report is targeted at the existing industry players, which include the following:
- Raw material suppliers
- Regulatory bodies, which include the following:
- Food safety agencies such as the FDA, EFSA, USDA, and FSANZ
- Government agencies and NGOs
- Food safety agencies
- End users, which include the following:
- Food & beverage manufacturers/suppliers
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers/suppliers
- Retailers
- Commercial research & development (R&D) institutions and financial institutions
- Importers and exporters of food grade alcohol
- Traders, distributors, and suppliers
- Government and research organizations
- Trade associations and industry bodies
“The study answers various questions that are of core importance to the stakeholders; elementarily, which market segments to focus on for prioritizing their production and investment efforts.
Scope of the Report
On the basis of type, the food grade Alcohol market has been segmented as follows:
- Ethanol
- Polyols
On the basis of application, the food grade Alcohol market has been segmented as follows:
- Food
- Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
- Beverages
On the basis of source, the food grade Alcohol market has been segmented as follows:
- Sugarcane
- Grains
- Fruits
- Others*
Others include corn and rice.
On the basis of region, the food grade ingredients market has been segmented as follows:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- RoW
Available Customizations
With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations according to client-specific needs.The following customization options are available for the report:
Product Analysis
- Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company
Application Analysis
- Application analysis, which gives a detailed analysis of the food & beverage applications in the food grade alcohol market
Regional Analysis
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Europe food grade alcohol market into Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the Western European countries
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Asia Pacific food grade alcohol market into South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.
- Further breakdown of the RoW food-grade alcohol market into the Middle East and Sub-Saharan African countries
Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to 5)
The food grade alcohol market was valued at USD 9.9 billion in 2015 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% to reach USD 12.8 billion by 2022. Food grade alcohol plays a major role in the manufacture of flavors, extracts, yeast, and other food products. Factors such as an increase in the disposable income, betterment in the quality of beverages, and advanced marketing activities have led to an increase in global beverage consumption. Owing to the increasing demand for beverages and trade in alcohol alongside expansions in emerging markets like India, China, and Brazil, the market offers potential growth opportunities in the near future.
Based on type, the market has been segmented into Polyols and Ethanol. Ethanol accounted for the largest share in Europe’s food grade alcohol market in 2015. While proven health benefits of polyols have resulted in an increase in their use as an ingredient in the health care industry, the increase in production of beer and growth in alcohol trade has resulted in the increased use of ethanol as a major food grade alcohol in the beverage industry. There has also been a surge in the use of ethanol as a preservative in the food industry for increasing the shelf-life of the end products.
Based on application, food grade alcohol is used as a coloring and flavoring agent in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The proven benefits of polyols have resulted in the increase in the usage of food grade alcohol as an ingredient in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. As an excellent solvent, ethanol finds its usage in the manufacturing of antibiotics, tablets, pills, vitamins, and in a variety of medicines.
Based on source, sugarcane accounted for the largest market share in 2015. Sugarcane contains high levels of sucrose; and hence, it is fermented to make alcohol. Low product price associated with raw sugar in the global market has led to the increased use of sugarcane in the production of ethanol.
The Asia Pacific region is experiencing the highest growth rate due to strong industrial development policies adopted by the government. Increased government investments for urbanization and the improved standard of living of consumers have led to an increase in the consumption of food & beverage products. The strategic investors in the industry should see this as an opportunity to introduce innovative alcohol products to cater to the changing demands of manufacturers in this market.
The food & beverage industry offers the European food grade alcohol market a prominent consumer base with opportunistic growth prospects. The region’s food industry intends to adopt innovation and new product development strategies to meet the demand and competition in this region.
Fluctuating prices of raw materials and stringent regulations on the use of alcohol in food & beverage and health & personal care products are the major challenges that the market faces. While the above-stated facts could hamper the growth of the market, the increased demand in the emerging markets such as Asia Pacific; Latin America; the Middle East; and Africa, alongside the increasing global trade in alcohol, could be seen as opportunities and drivers in this market.
Players such as Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), Cargill Inc. (US), Sigma–Aldrich (US), Roquette Freres S.A. (France), and MGP Ingredients (US) have a strong presence in the Americas as well as in the Asia Pacific region. These companies are constantly strategizing their growth plans to expand their operations in the food grade alcohol market.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 13)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Scope of the Study
1.3.1 Markets Covered
1.4 Periodization
1.5 Currency
1.6 Package Size
1.7 Limitations of the Study
1.8 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 17)
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, By Company Type, Designation & Region
2.2 Factor Analysis
2.2.1 Introduction
2.2.2 Overview of the Parent Industry
2.2.3 Demand-Side Analysis
2.2.3.1 Beverage Industry
2.2.3.1.1 Key Segments in the Beverage Sector
2.2.3.2 Increase in Global Population
2.2.3.2.1 Increase in Middle-Class Population, 2009–2030
2.2.4 Supply-Side Analysis
2.2.4.1 Barley Production
2.2.4.2 Wheat Production
2.3 Market Size Estimation
2.4 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
2.5 Research Assumptions & Limitations
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 32)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 35)
4.1 Attractive Marketing Opportunities in this Market
4.2 Food-Grade Alcohol Market Size, By Source
4.3 Europe: Food-Grade Alcohol Market, By Type
4.4 Fruits Segment to Have the Highest CAGR in Food-Grade Alcohol Market
4.5 Food-Grade Alcohol Market Life Cycle Analysis, By Region
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 40)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Segmentation
5.2.1 By Type
5.2.2 By Application
5.2.3 By Source
5.3 Market Dynamics
5.3.1 Market Drivers
5.3.1.1 Increasing Global Beer Production and Popularity of Craft Beer
5.3.1.2 Increasing Global Trade in Alcohol
5.3.2 Restraints
5.3.2.1 Awareness About Harmful Effects of Alcohol Consumption
5.3.3 Opportunities
5.3.3.1 Emerging Markets Such as Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
5.3.3.2 Contribution of Co-Products of Ethanol Production in the Feed Industry
5.3.4 Challenges
5.3.4.1 Fluctuating Prices of Raw Materials
5.3.4.2 Stringent Regulations on the Use of Alcohol in Food & Beverages and Health & Personal Care Products
6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 47)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Value Chain Analysis
6.3 Supply Chain Analysis
6.4 Government Regulations
6.4.1 Introduction
6.4.2 Regulatory Compliances for Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturers in Different Countries
6.4.3 Regulatory Parameters for Alcohol Consumption
6.4.3.1 Labeling
6.4.3.1.1 USP (United States Pharmacopeia)
7 Food-Grade Alcohol Market, By Type (Page No. - 52)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Ethanol
7.3 Polyols
8 Food-Grade Alcohol Market, By Source (Page No. - 57)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Sugarcane & Molasses
8.3 Grains
8.4 Fruits
8.5 Other Sources
9 Food-Grade Alcohol Market, By Application (Page No. - 63)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Food
9.3 Health Care & Pharmaceutical
9.4 Beverages
9.4.1 Beer
9.4.2 Wine
9.4.3 Spirits
9.4.4 Others
10 Food Grade Alcohol, By Functionality (Page No. - 71)
10.1 Preservative
10.2 Coloring/Flavoring Agent
10.3 Coatings
10.4 Others
11 Food-Grade Alcohol Market, By Region (Page No. - 72)
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.3 Europe
11.4 Asia-Pacific
11.5 Rest of the World (RoW)
12 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 89)
12.1 Overview
12.2 Competitive Situations & Trends
12.2.1 Expansions & Investments
12.2.2 New Product Launches
12.2.3 Agreements & Joint Ventures
13 Company Profiles (Page No. - 94)
(Company at A Glance, Recent Financials, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, & Recent Developments)*
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Archer Daniels Midland Company
13.3 Cargill
13.4 Sigma-Aldrich
13.5 Roquette Frères
13.6 MGP Ingredients
13.7 Cristalco S.A.S
13.8 Grain Processing Corporation
13.9 Wilmar International Limited
13.10 Fonterra Co-Operative Group
13.11 Manildra Group
*Details on Company at A Glance, Recent Financials, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, & Recent Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
14 Appendix (Page No. - 116)
14.1 Discussion Guide
14.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
14.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
14.4 Available Customizations
14.5 Related Reports
14.6 Author Details
List of Tables (48 Tables)
Table 1 Impact of Key Factors Influencing the Parent Industry
Table 2 Regulatory Bodies
Table 3 Food Grade Alcohol Market Size, By Type, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 4 Market Size, By Type, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 5 Ethanol: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 6 Polyols: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 7 Food-Grade Alcohol Market Size, By Source, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 8 Market Size, By Source, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 9 Food-Grade Alcohol Market Size From Sugarcane & Molasses, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 10 Market Size From Grains, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 11 Market Size From Fruits, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 12 Market Size From Other Sources, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 13 Food-Grade Alcohol Market Size, By Application, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Market Size, By Application, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 15 Food: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 16 Healthcare & Pharmaceutical: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 17 Beverage: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 18 Beverage: Market Size, By Subapplication, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 19 Beer: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 20 Wine: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 21 Spirits: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 22 Others: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 23 Food-Grade Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 24 Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 25 North America: Food-Grade Alcohol Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 26 North America: Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 27 North America: Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 28 North America: Market Size, By Beverage, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 29 North America: Market Size, By Source, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 30 Europe: Food-Grade Alcohol Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 31 Europe: Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 32 Europe: Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 33 Europe: Market Size, By Beverage, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 34 Europe: Market Size, By Source, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 35 Asia-Pacific: Food-Grade Alcohol Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 36 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 37 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 38 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Beverage, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 39 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Source, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 40 RoW: Food-Grade Alcohol Market Size, By Country, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 41 RoW: Market Size, By Type, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 42 RoW: Market Size, By Application, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 43 RoW: Market Size, By Beverage, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 44 RoW: Market Size, By Source, 2015-2022 (KT)
Table 45 Food-Grade Alcohol Company Rankings, 2016
Table 46 Expansions & Investments, 2011-2016
Table 47 New Product Development, 2011-2016
Table 48 Agreements & Joint Ventures, 2011-2016
List of Figures (56 Figures)
Figure 1 Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Food-Grade Alcohol Market: Research Design
Figure 3 Global Population is Projected to Reach ~9,550.9 Million By 2050
Figure 4 Middle-Class Population in Asia-Pacific is Projected to Grow & Account for the Largest Share in the Global Market By 2030
Figure 5 Unfavorable Climatic Conditions Affect the Supply of Barley
Figure 6 Aggregate Wheat Production, 2009-2013 (Million Tons)
Figure 7 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 8 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 9 Data Triangulation Methodology
Figure 10 Assumptions of the Research Study
Figure 11 Limitations of the Research Study
Figure 12 Food-Grade Alcohol Market Snapshot, By Region, 2017 & 2022 (KT)
Figure 13 Market Size, By Type, 2017 & 2022 (KT)
Figure 14 Beverages: Most Attractive Application of Food-Grade Alcohol for Investment in the Next Five Years
Figure 15 Asia-Pacific Projected to Register High Growth Rate, 2017–2022
Figure 16 Food-Grade Alcohol Market Size, By Region, 2017–2022 (KT)
Figure 17 Market Size, By Source, 2015–2022
Figure 18 Ethanol Accounted for the Largest Share in Europe Food-Grade Alcohol Market in 2015
Figure 19 Market Size, By Application, 2017 (KT)
Figure 20 Market Growth Rate, By Source, 2017-2022
Figure 21 Market in Asia-Pacific is Experiencing High Growth
Figure 22 By Type
Figure 23 By Application
Figure 24 By Source
Figure 25 Increase in Global Trade and Production of Beer is Driving the Market
Figure 26 Beer Production, 1998–2015 (Billion Hectoliters)
Figure 27 Product Development & Production of Food-Grade Alcohol Contribute the Most to the Overall Value Chain
Figure 28 Manufacturers Play A Vital Role in the Supply Chain for Food-Grade Alcohol
Figure 29 Food-Grade Alcohol (Ethanol) Production
Figure 30 Market Size for Ethanol, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (KT)
Figure 31 Market Size for Polyols, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (KT)
Figure 32 Sugarcane & Molasses Segment to Dominate the Market Through 2022 (KT)
Figure 33 Sugarcane & Molasses Segment Market Size, By Region, 2017 vs 2022 (KT)
Figure 34 Market Size, By Application, 2017 & 2022 (KT)
Figure 35 Market Size for Food Application, By Region, 2017 & 2022 (KT)
Figure 36 Market Size for Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, By Region, 2017 & 2022 (KT)
Figure 37 Food-Grade Alcohol Market Size for Beverages, By Region, 2017 & 2022 (KT)
Figure 38 Geographic Snapshot: the Markets in Asia-Pacific are Emerging as New Hot Spots
Figure 39 North America: Market Snapshot, 2017–2022
Figure 40 Europe: Market Snapshot, 2017–2022
Figure 41 Asia-Pacific: Market Snapshot, 2017–2022
Figure 42 Key Companies Preferred New Product Developments, Acquisitions & Expansion Strategies From 2010 to 2016
Figure 43 New Product Launches: the Key Strategy, 2011–2016
Figure 44 Geographical Revenue Mix of Top Market Players
Figure 45 Archer Daniel Midland Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 46 Archer Daniel Midland Company: SWOT Analysis
Figure 47 Cargill: Company Snapshot
Figure 48 Cargill Inc. : SWOT Analysis
Figure 49 Sigma-Aldrich: Company Snapshot
Figure 50 Sigma-Aldrich: SWOT Analysis
Figure 51 Roquette Frères: Company Snapshot
Figure 52 Roquette Freres S.A.: SWOT Analysis
Figure 53 MGP Ingredients: Company Snapshot
Figure 54 MGP Ingredients: SWOT Analysis
Figure 55 Wilmar International Limited: Company Snapshot
Figure 56 Fonterra Co-Operative Group: Company Snapshot
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