Ammonium Sulfate Food Grade Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)
The ammonium sulfate food-grade market is estimated to secure a valuation of US$ 325.7 Million in 2023 and is estimated to rise to US$ 594.4 Million by 2033. The market is anticipated at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. the factor accelerating the demand for ammonium sulfate food grade are as follows-
Increasing focus on health and wellness
The growing food processing sector
Rapidly changing consumer preference
Increasing consumption of bakery products
Increasing advances in technology and innovation in the food & beverage industry
Increasing consumption and adoption of products with ammonium sulfate food grade
Favourable government initiative for the development of product
North America dominates the market for ammonium sulfate food grade during the forecast period
Ammonium sulfate is organic salt available in solid, liquid, powder, and granular forms. Ammonium Sulfate food grade is perfect for a wide variety of food applications as it can be used as a stabilizer, buffering agent, dough strengthener, and bread enhancer.
Increasing the use of ammonium sulfate food grade in fertilizers, herbicides, and food additives is expected to be a key growth driver for the global ammonium sulfate food grade market during the forecast period.
Ammonium sulfate is a very common additive used in wine production due to its ammonium nitrogen content. Thus the increasing usage in the food and beverage industry drives the ammonium sulfate food-grade market growth.
Geographically north America holds the largest market share of ammonium sulfate food grade owing to the growing consumer preferences, hectic lifestyle increased demand for processed food, and increased adoption of food additives. Europe accounts for the highest market share in the ammonium sulfate food-grade market owing to the increasing application in the food & beverage industry.
Asia Pacific is to witness a high growth rate in demand in the region due to the increased demand from developing economies like China and India. The rapidly growing food processing sector, improved lifestyle and increased demand for quality food drive the ammonium sulfate food-grade market in Asia Pacific.
The market is highly fragmented with the presence of prominent players from all around the globe. The prominent players are focusing on providing highly standardized and good quality ammonium sulfate food grades with their innovative advanced technology. The key players are investing in research and development activities to provide unique products to their customers.
Some of the players operating the market are Food Evonic Industries AG, Lanxess, Novus International, DOMO Chemicals, BASF SE, Honeywell, SABIC, ArcelorMittal, Brenntag, Novus International, Royal DSM, AB Mauri Fleischmann’s, and JiangSu Kolod chemicals Company among others.
The vendors are opening new manufacturing plants as per requirements all around the globe with their new product development strategies and ideas these players are upsurging the market expansion. The market tactics adopted by these players are collaboration, agreements, acquisition, partnership, and mergers.
For instance,
In January 2023- Novus acquired biotech company Agrivida to develop new feed additives.
In July 2022 - Evonik entered into an agreement with Essen to supply blueSulfate®, a liquid ammonium sulfate solution.
The future of the ammonium sulfate food-grade market is promising as the market is expected to continue growing in the coming years. The other factors responsible for the market growth include rising disposable income and standard of living leading to an increase in consumer spending on processed food products.
The growing processed food consumption across developing economies is expected to drive product demand over the forecast period. Owing to its functionality ammonium sulfate food grade is extensively used in food & feed application. All these factors boost the ammonium sulfate food-grade market growth during the forecast period.
Data Point
Key statistics
Expected Market value in 2023
US$ 325.7 Million
Projected Market Value in 2033
US$ 594.3 Million
Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)
CAGR of 6.2 %
Ammonium Sulfate (NH4)2SO4 is a white odorless inorganic compound that is highly soluble in water. Ammonium Sulfate has many commercial applications owing to its high nitrogen and sulfur content. Though ammonium sulfate has many applications such as fertilizer, herbicide, and fungicides, ammonium sulfate has a crucial role to play as a food additive in processed food.
Crystalline of ammonium sulfate is often used in wine and baked goods in the food industry.
China from the Asia Pacific holds a large share of global ammonium sulfate food grade and exports a large number of countries like the USA. Due to this reason China holds is the largest producer of ammonium sulfate food grade. Countries of Asia Pacific are further encouraging the production of ammonium sulfate for various application like fertilizers for crop production and thus is expected to witness growth in the forecast period.
North and Latin America on the other hand have a considerably large consumption of ammonium sulfate food grade owing to the high consumption of processed food.
Canada and the USA have developed markets for ammonium sulfate due to the reason that its functions and application are studied by the manufacturers in the region and are applying as and when required to improve the product quality. Europe is expected to show a similar response in the market as the USA due to the increasing demand for processed food in the forecasted period.
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Wide Functionality Bolstering the Market
Ammonium sulfate has a large number of applications due to its high nitrogen content which makes it a functional ingredient for a large number of applications in the food and beverage industry. Its nitrogen content helps the bread get the optimum acidity and create an optimum environment for other ingredients to act to give the perfect texture of the bread.
Owing to its mentioned functionality, manufacturers consider ammonium sulfate food grade as a crucial ingredient for various bakery products like pita, muffins, bagels, and buns.
Ammonium sulfate is used to make is extensively used in winemaking by manufacturers. Deficiency of nitrogen in the grape is one the most common reason for the slow fermentation of grape in winemaking.
Manufacturers to remove this restrain and accelerate the production of wine adds ammonium sulfate food grade in the winemaking process. Besides wines, ammonium sulfate food grade is used in the brewing of low carbohydrate beer.
Ammonium Sulfate Food Grade: Key Players
Key global players of ammonium sulfate food grade are
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Opportunities and Regulations Shaping the Market
Manufacturers are constantly investing in research and development for exploring the novel application of ammonium sulfate in food grade applications. These developments in the market were accelerated as ammonium sulfate was announced generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the USA. Food and Drug Administration to be used as a food additive.
Following this, the European Union gave a green signal to ammonium sulfate consump[tion and designated it by the E number E517.
Manufacturers of ammonium sulfate food grade are further striving to acquire accreditation and credibility for manufacturing high quality, safe to consume ammonium sulfate.
Manufacturers of Europe are particularly aiming to get certified by Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). It is the regulation adopted by the European Union for safe handling and processing of chemicals for the prevention of any health or environmental hazards.
Customization as per consumer’s requirement to attain the desired end-product and assisting a consumer in product development is another feature that manufacturers are adding up to enhance their service delivery system and consumer experience for encouraging the consumer to engage with the manufacturer for a long time.
Manufacturers are to gain credibility for their management system for claiming the quality product and service delivery to the consumer are aiming to achieve certification like ISO: 9001.
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Regional Analysis Includes
North America (USA, Canada)
Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, BENELUX, Poland, Russia, Nordic, Rest of Europe)
East Asia (China, Japan, South Korea)
South Asia (India, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia)
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand)
Middle East & Africa (GCC Countries, South Africa, Rest of MEA)
The Ammonium Sulfate Food Grade market report has been compiled through extensive primary research (through interviews, surveys, and observations of seasoned analysts) and secondary research (which entails reputable paid sources, trade journals, and industry body databases).
The report also features a complete qualitative and quantitative assessment by analysing data gathered from industry analysts and market participants across key points in the industry’s value chain.
A separate analysis of prevailing trends in the parent market, macro- and micro-economic indicators, and regulations and mandates is included under the purview of the study. By doing so, the Ammonium Sulfate Food Grade market report projects the attractiveness of each major segment over the forecast period.
