Anti-Caking Agents Market - Strategic Insights and Forecasts (2025-2030)

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Anti-Caking Agents Market Size:

Anti-Caking Agents Market is forecasted to rise at a 6.28% CAGR, reaching USD 1.686 billion by 2030 from USD 1.243 billion in 2025.

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Anti-caking agents are additives added to powdered or granulated products to stop the development of lumps and improve the product's flowability, packing, shipping, and consumer convenience. Certain anti-caking agents work by soaking up more moisture or by covering particles with a water-repellent coating. Starch, calcium silicate, magnesium carbonate, sodium aluminosilicate, potassium ferrocyanide,  silicon dioxide and silica are a few examples of commercial anti-caking agents. Anti-caking agents are predominately used in food products such as milk & cream powders, icing sugar, grated cheese, baking powder, salt, spices, cake mixes, and instant soup powder, as well as coffee powders that are used in vending machines. Anti-caking agents are also used in non-food products such as pet food, animal feed, cosmetic products, fertilisers, road salts, detergent powder, and talcum powder.

The application of anti-caking compounds in various industry verticals such as food & beverage, Cosmetic and Personal Care and animal feed sector is driving the growth of the market globally. Other determinants such as the convenience of packaging, transportation, and consumption along with the increased shelf life of the product are driving the growth of this market. Growing demand for convenience food products such as processed food, bakery goods, ready-to-eat meals, instant coffee & soup is also positively impacting the market prospects during the forecast period. Rising disposable income and shifting consumer preferences are also significant drivers of development in the anti-caking agents market. The general millennial population prefers processed meals as a result of lifestyle choices.

However, stringent rules and regulations by the government and a lack of nutritive value are obstructing the growth of the global market for anti-caking during the analysis period. Research by the Institute of Food Technologists shows the detrimental impact of anti-caking agents on food's nutritional value as it cause the added vitamin C to be further degraded.

Anti-Caking Agents Market Growth Drivers:

• During the anticipation period, the rising demand from the food and beverage industry will support the growth of the global anti-caking agents market.

The food and beverage industry is one of the key users of anti-caking agents. Anti-caking agents are used as an additive in powdered food products to prevent them from caking or lumping. They are used in a plethora of food products such as condiments, seasoning, dairy products, bakery ingredients, sauces, and instant soups. Therefore growing demand for convenient food products is driving the growth of the market. People are increasingly looking for food products that are easy to prepare and eat due to lifestyle changes, busy daily schedules, and corporate work cultures. This factor is driving up consumer demand for packaged and processed foods including snacks, drinks, confectionery, etc. Also, the rise of the convenience food industry is being fueled by growing living standards, growth in the proportion of women in the workforce, and a rise in the number of large retail chains.

Anti-caking agents are abundantly used in bakery ingredients such as baking soda, cream & milk powder. Therefore growing demand for bakery products is also driving the growth of this market. According to data from the Government of Canada, retail sales of baked products increased at a compound annual growth rate of 4.6 per cent from 2017 to 2021, reaching a total value of US$407.2 billion globally. Canada sold US$6.6 billion worth of bakery products in 2021 or 1.6 per cent of all global sales. From 2017 to 2021, retail sales of baked products in Canada expanded at a CAGR of 3.3 per cent, and from 2022 to 2026, they are predicted to grow at a CAGR of 3.5 per cent, reaching US$7.8 billion.

Moreover, the growing number and diversity of food applications, changing consumer tastes, and growing consumer inclination towards enhanced food quality are increasing the demand for varied food ingredients. Therefore, rising demand for such food ingredients will propel market growth as they add anti-caking agents because they improve the texture, extends shelf life and prevent the product from clumping.

Anti-Caking Agents Market Geographical Outlook:

• Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold a significant global anti-caking agents market share during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific region is anticipated to hold a significant market share in anti-caking. This region will witness high growth during the forecast period owing to the growing demand for Western-style diets, increased urbanisation, and rising disposable income. Anti-caking substances are in increasing demand in emerging economies like China and India. The market is expanding in this region due to factors such as changing eating patterns, traditional snacking behaviours, and rising consumption of processed RTE food items. An increase in the participation of women in the workforce along with the flourishing HoReCa & food service industry are all contributing to the market's expansion. Also, the rise of new companies with fresh and cutting-edge products along with the existence of key market players in Asia Pacific countries is fueling demand. Prime markets in the Asia Pacific region are India, China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia.

Anti-Caking Agents Market Segmentation:

• GLOBAL ANTI-CAKING AGENT MARKET BY SOURCE
  • Synthetic
  • Natural
• GLOBAL ANTI-CAKING AGENT MARKET BY TYPE
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Magnesium Compounds
  • Others
• GLOBAL ANTI-CAKING AGENT MARKET BY APPLICATION
  • Food & Beverage
    • Bakery Products
    • Dairy Products
    • Soups & Sauces
    • Others
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care
  • Animal Feed
  • Others
• GLOBAL ANTI-CAKING AGENT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Israel
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Others

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Table Of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
    2.1. Market Overview
    2.2. Market Definition
    2.3. Scope of the Study
    2.4. Market Segmentation
3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
    3.1. Market Drivers
    3.2. Market Restraints
    3.3. Market Opportunities
    3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
    3.6. Policies and Regulations
    3.7. Strategic Recommendations
4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
5. GLOBAL ANTI-CAKING AGENT MARKET BY SOURCE
    5.1. Introduction
    5.2. Synthetic
    5.3. Natural
6. GLOBAL ANTI-CAKING AGENT MARKET BY TYPE
    6.1. Introduction
    6.2. Calcium Compounds
    6.3. Sodium Compounds
    6.4. Magnesium Compounds
    6.5. Others
7. GLOBAL ANTI-CAKING AGENT MARKET BY APPLICATION
    7.1. Introduction
    7.2. Food & Beverage
        7.2.1. Bakery Products
        7.2.2. Dairy Products
        7.2.3. Soups & Sauces
        7.2.4. Others
    7.3. Cosmetics & Personal Care
    7.4. Animal Feed
    7.5. Others
8. GLOBAL ANTI-CAKING AGENT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
    8.1. Introduction
    8.2. North America
        8.2.1. USA
        8.2.2. Canada
        8.2.3. Mexico
    8.3. South America
        8.3.1. Brazil
        8.3.2. Argentina
        8.3.3. Others
    8.4. Europe
        8.4.1. Germany
        8.4.2. France
        8.4.3. United Kingdom
        8.4.4. Spain
        8.4.5. Others
    8.5. Middle East and Africa
        8.5.1. Saudi Arabia
        8.5.2. UAE
        8.5.3. Israel
        8.5.4. Others
    8.6. Asia Pacific
        8.6.1. China
        8.6.2. India
        8.6.3. Japan
        8.6.4. South Korea
        8.6.5. Indonesia
        8.6.6. Thailand
        8.6.7. Others
9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
    9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
    9.2. Market Share Analysis
    9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
    9.4. Competitive Dashboard
10. COMPANY PROFILES
    10.1. Merck KGaA
    10.2. Agropur
    10.3. BASF SE
    10.4. Kao Corporation
    10.5. PQ Corporation
    10.6. J.M. Huber Corporation
    10.7. Roquette Frères
    10.8. Omya International AG
    10.9. Evonik Industries AG
    10.10. Solvay SA
    10.11. PPG Industries, Inc.
    10.12. Cargill Incorporated
11. APPENDIX
    11.1. Currency
    11.2. Assumptions
    11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
    11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders
    11.5. Research Methodology
    11.6. Abbreviations
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES

Companies Profiled

Merck KGaA

Agropur

BASF SE

Kao Corporation

PQ Corporation

J.M. Huber Corporation

Roquette Frères

Omya International AG

Evonik Industries AG

Solvay SA

PPG Industries, Inc

Cargill Incorporated

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