Report Highlights
The global market for flavors and fragrances was valued at $26.0 billion in 2015. This market is expected to increase from $27.1 billion in 2016 to $37.0 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% for 2016-2021.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global markets for flavors and fragrances.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015, estimates for 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021.
- Analysis of recent technology developments.
- Identification of demand drivers.
- Information on the consumption of flavors and fragrances in different end-use sectors.
- Projections of future demand including application regional segments of the market.
- Projected demand for key flavor and fragrance ingredients such as essential oils and aroma chemicals.
- Analysis of developments in the structure of the flavor and fragrance industry.
- Profiles of major players in the field.
Report Scope
The market is segmented on the basis of application: flavors—beverages, savory foods, dairy, confectionary and bakery products, oral care and other; fragrance— cosmetics and toiletries, soap, detergent and others. This market report organizes information from diverse sources in order to compare natural and synthetic ingredients as well as analyzes the use of raw materials, the flavor and fragrance value chain, regulations, technologies, patent evaluations and Porter’s five forces.
Each ingredient type is analyzed in terms of current global market size. Estimated values used are based on manufacturers’ total revenues. Forecasts with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) are provided for 2016 to 2021. Projected and forecast revenue values are in constant U.S. dollars, unadjusted for inflation. Product values are estimated based on manufacturers’ revenue. Estimates of the regional markets for flavors and fragrances are based on its applications market. Regional sizing and forecasting are given for North America, Western Europe, Asia and ROW. In addition to the data, the report provides insight on market demand drivers and supplier strategies. Key players are also profiled as well as their market share in global market for flavors and fragrances.
Analyst Credentials
Natraj Pandal is the BCC Research analyst for this report. Mr. Pandal received a Master of Business Administration degree in marketing and systems and a Bachelor of Science degree from Osmania University in India. He has more than nine years of experience in business research and market intelligence. Mr. Pandal works as a consultant and for syndicated projects in different domains such as chemicals, materials, food and beverage, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, information technology and telecom, healthcare and sporting goods.
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Report Highlights
The global flavour and fragrance market totaled $23.9 billion in 2013. This market is expected to grow to $25.3 billion in 2014 and $35.5 billion in 2019, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global markets for flavors and fragrances.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013, estimates for 2014, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2019.
- Analysis of recent technology developments.
- Identification of demand drivers.
- Information on the consumption of flavors and fragrances in different end-use sectors.
- Projections of future demand including application regional segments of the market.
- Projected demand for key flavor and fragrance ingredients such as essential oils and aroma chemicals.
- Analysis of developments in the structure of the flavor and fragrance industry.
- Comprehensive company profiles of major players in the field.
Report Highlights
The worldwide flavor and fragrance market was worth an estimated $21.8 billion in 2011. This figure is projected to exceed $23 billion in 2012 and $30 billion in 2017, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% between 2012 and 2017.
Report Highlights
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The worldwide flavors and fragrance ingredient market is worth approximately $6.3 billion in 2006. Poised for an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 4.5% per year, this value should grow to $7.8 billion in 2011. Flavors and fragrances have similar economic and operational characteristics, including research and development, the nature of the creative and production processes, the manner in which the products are distributed and the preferences of the customers.
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World demand for quality essential oils and their derivatives is likely to see increasing demand in the coming years, and natural products will continue to remain an important part of the flavors and fragrances industry. The market should reach $5.0 billion by 2011, an AAGR of 5.2%.
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End-user sectors such as cosmetics, toiletries, soaps, detergents, air freshener and fine fragrances are expected to grow at AAGRs ranging from 4.9% to 4.4% through 2011, depending on the market.
Report Highlights
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BCC estimates the total U.S. market for flavors and fragrances at about $4.2 billion in 1999. Expected to experience an AAGR (average annual growth rate) of nearly 5% during the 5-year forecast period, this market is expected to reach nearly $5.3 billion by 2004.
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Food and beverages represent the largest end use, with about 40% of the total dollars, followed by cosmetics and toiletries with 30%. Soaps and detergents will show the most growth, at 5.5% a year, as given below in the summary table.
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By product type, aroma chemicals are the largest, accounting for just over half of the dollar volume. Essential oils make up about one-quarter, with synthetic sweeteners and flavor enhancers the only other product groups.
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