Gourmet Salts Market Analysis

Gourmet salts are unrefined and high quality salts used in cuisine in order to enhance taste and appeal of the food. Gourmet salts are used for to enhance the texture and flavor. In addition, these type of salts possess better solubility and also high mineral content. Gourmet salts are also blended with other type of herbs, spices and flavors in order to enhance the flavor and color of spices. Gourmet salts are used in various applications such as bakery, savoury, confectionery, poultry and sea food. ‘Fleur de sel’ is one of the widely used gourmet salts, which is used in variety of food products such as roasted meat, vegetable dishes and salads. Gourmet salts are also used in for preserving canned food products in order to store food item for longer duration.

Gourmet Salts Market: Segmentation

Global Gourmet salts market is segmented on the basis of product type, application and region. Based on the product type segmentation includes fleur de sel, Himalayan salts, sel gris, and flake salts. Of which, fleur de sel is used widely in various food applications such as meat and salads. Fleur de sel is anticipated to be the dominating segment during the forecasted period, followed by other gourmet salts. On the basis of application, gourmet salts is segmented into savoury, bakery and confectionary, poultry and seafood products and others. However, among all the segments, bakery and confectionary segment is expected to contribute maximum revenue to the overall gourmet salts market. Global gourmet salts market is segmented on the basis of regions into North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan, Middle East and Africa and Japan. Gourmet salts market is dominated by European region, followed by North America and Asia Pacific excluding Japan. In Europe, France and Spain are expected to contribute maximum revenue share to the overall gourmet salts market. However North America is projected to witness fastest growth in the next four to five years owing to the high disposable income of consumers in this region.

Gourmet Salts Market: Region-wise Outlook

The Global gourmet salts market is expected to witness vigorous growth during the forecasted period due to the rising awareness among consumers related to changing food or cuisine preferences among consumers .Globally, among all regions, Europe is expected to witness significant growth in the gourmet salts market and contribute maximum market share, followed by North America and Asia Pacific over the forecasted period. However, North America is expected to experience fast growth due the high disposable income of the consumers, which results in buying patterns for products rich in gourmet salt. Since, these products are expensive in nature.

Gourmet Salts Market: Drivers

Various factors that fuel the growth of gourmet salts market includes rising living standard of consumers, increasing commercialisation of food industry by various media shows and also awareness regarding benefits of gourmet salts  in the traditional food. However, factors that hampers the growth of gourmet salts market are high price associated with gourmet salts in comparison to conventional salts. Other major factor that restraints the growth of gourmet salts market that hinder the growth of gourmet salts market is lack of awareness among consumers in developing countries. Companies operating in gourmet salts market are mainly adopting new product development strategy in order to enhance their product portfolio and also to expand into new markets.

Gourmet salts Market: Key Players

Major companies that operate in gourmet salts market includes Cargill Inc., Morton Salt Inc., Murray River Salt, Alaska Pure Sea Salts Co., Infosa, Amagansett Sea Salt Co., Maldon Crystal Salt Co., Pyramid Salt Pty. Ltd. 

The report covers exhaustive analysis on:

• Gourmet salts market services Segments
• Gourmet salts market services Dynamics
• Historical Actual Market Size, 2012 - 2014
• Gourmet salts market services Size & Forecast 2015 to 2025
• Supply & Demand Value Chain
• Gourmet salts market services Current Trends/Issues/Challenges
• Competition & Companies involved
• Technology
• Value Chain
• Gourmet salts market services Drivers and Restraints

Regional analysis for Gourmet Salts Market includes

• North America

  • US & Canada

• Latin America

  • Brazil, Argentina & Others

• Western Europe

  • EU5

  • Nordics

  • Benelux

• Eastern Europe

• Asia Pacific

  • Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)

  • Greater China

  • India

  • ASEAN

  • Rest of Asia Pacific

• Japan

• Middle East and Africa

  • GCC Countries

  • Other Middle East

  • North Africa

  • South Africa

  • Other Africa

The report is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain. The report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macro-economic indicators and governing factors along with market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various market factors on market segments and geographies. 

Report Highlights:

• Detailed overview of parent market
• Changing market dynamics of the industry
• In-depth market segmentation
• Historical, current and projected market size in terms of volume and value
• Recent industry trends and developments
• Competitive landscape
• Strategies of key players and product offerings
• Potential and niche segments/regions exhibiting promising growth
• A neutral perspective towards market performance
• Must-have information for market players to sustain and enhance their market footprint

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