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Glycerol Monostearate Powder Market

Glycerol Monostearate Powder Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Emulsifier, Thickening, Anti-Caking, Stabilizer, Others), By End-User (Food & Beverage, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Others) and By Region(North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, LATAM) Forecasts, 2024-2032

Report Code: SRCH1282DR
Study Period 2020-2032 CAGR 8.4%
Historical Period 2020-2022 Forecast Period 2024-2032
Base Year 2023 Base Year Market Size USD XX Billion
Forecast Year 2032 Forecast Year Market Size USD XX Billion
Largest Market Asia Pacific Fastest Growing Market North America
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Market Overview

Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, refers to a glycerol ester of stearic acid, which is majorly used as an emulsifier in foods. It is white or almost white in color, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic. It occurs naturally in the body due to the breakdown of fats by pancreatic lipase and is also found in fatty foods. It is a food additive which is used for emulsifying, thickening, anticaking, and preservative agent.

Besides, it is also used in cosmetics and hair-care products. It is a powerful, hydrating supplement that is deemed safe for human consumption by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), as well as the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). Therefore, several athletes, bodybuilders, and food manufacturers use it in making bread, biscuits, cakes, ice-creams, etc. These are also used in slow-release pharmaceutical products and helps with the coating process. Therefore, due to the wide range of applications in different industries, the demand for glycerol monostearate powder is expected to increase.

Hence, the global glycerol monostearate powder market is anticipated to increase during the forecast period.

Market Dynamics

Growing Baking Industry to Boost the Growth of This Market

Due to growing western fast-food trends, there has been a spur in the baking industry that uses glycerol monostearate to make bread, cakes, cookies, and other items. According to American Bakers’ Association, the sales for bread and baked goods accounted for USD 13.8 billion in 2018, which has a year-on-year growth of more than 2.2%, showing the increasing demand for baked items cakes, cookies, bread, etc. The abovementioned factors are expected to increase the demand for the glycerol monostearate market.

Growing Demand for Convenience Food and Beverage to Augment the Growth of This Market

The changes in individuals' lifestyles due to hectic work schedules have created a demand for convenience food and beverages that use glycerol monostearate powders for many products. It offers tasty, ready-to-eat packaged food and drinks, which are nutritional and can be prepared easily. These convenience foods are mostly preferred by the growing number of working people, athletes, or gym-goers concerned about their health.

Therefore, it is expected to augment glycerol monostearate powder's growth by increasing its demand in making such foods to increase shelf life, add texture and smoothness, and maintain the overall quality of the food. Furthermore, the growing urban population, shifting its focus towards convenience foods, is also expected to be a major factor responsible for the increase in the consumption of convenience foods and demand for glycerol monostearate powders, thus driving the growth of this market.

Growing Demand in the Cosmetic Industry to Propel the Market Growth

The glycerol monostearate powder is witnessing a surge in demand from the cosmetic industry. It helps give a healthy shine to the skin and, therefore, is used in various creams, lotions, etc. According to the data provided by Loreal Paris, the cosmetic market saw a gain of 5.5% in 2019, and around 40% was grabbed by the skincare segment, which shows that the cosmetic industry is growing rapidly, which will further increase the demand for glycerol monostearate powders market during the forecast period.

Regional Analysis

Global Glycerol Monostearate Powder by Geography

Based on geography, the Glycerol Monostearate Powder market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Africa. The Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the largest share of the forecast period's glycerol monostearate powder market. The growth in this region can be attributed to the growing food and beverage industry in emerging economies like India and China due to the rising fascination of western fast-food trends in these countries.

According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the Indian gourmet food market was valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2017, which shows the rise in this industry due to food innovations and economic growth. In addition to this, urbanization and industrialization, which has led to an improved standard of living in this region is also a major factor responsible for the growth of this market because of the changes in the population's lifestyles.

As per the World Urbanization Prospects produced by the Population Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), the growing urban population accounted for 4.2 billion in 2018, a total of 55% of the world's population, and is expected to increase to 68% by 2050. It is anticipated to increase the consumption of convenience foods like pasta, noodles, etc. which will further increase the demand for glycerol monostearate powders as they are used in it as a food additive.

Furthermore, the growing pharmaceutical industry in this region due to the growing population is also anticipated to be responsible for the growth of this market in this region due to glycerol monostearate as a stabilizer in this industry. As per the International Trade Administration, the U.S.A, China's pharmaceutical industry is expected to become the second-largest in the world in the coming years due to increasing health awareness and rising total and per capita expenditures on healthcare.

Therefore, as the primary application segment industries will boost this region, the demand for glycerol monostearate powder is also expected to increase.

Report Scope

Report Metric Details
Segmentations
By Application
  1. Emulsifier
  2. Thickening
  3. Anti-Caking
  4. Stabilizer
  5. Others
By End-User
  1. Food & Beverage
  2. Cosmetic
  3. Pharmaceutical
  4. Others
Company Profiles BASF SE Volkem Chemical LLP Akzo Nobel N.V Dupont de Nemours, Inc Clariant AG Croda International plc ACM Chemicals Arkema S.A Evonik Industries AG Solvay S.A
Geographies Covered
North America U.S. Canada
Europe U.K. Germany France Spain Italy Russia Nordic Benelux Rest of Europe
APAC China Korea Japan India Australia Taiwan South East Asia Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa UAE Turkey Saudi Arabia South Africa Egypt Nigeria Rest of MEA
LATAM Brazil Mexico Argentina Chile Colombia Rest of LATAM
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends
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Segmental Analysis

Uses in the Food Industry

The common uses of glycerol monostearate powder are as an emulsifier, also as a stabilizer, and humectants such as in bakeries, confectionery, frozen desserts, oils, and fats. It is used in the baking industry to help in forming and maintaining uniform dispersions of immiscible solvents. It is also used to stabilize emulsions via displacing proteins from oil, wax, or solvent surfaces. It also improves the bread texture and retard staling because of its complexation with starch amylopectin. Furthermore, it also enhances the aeration of doughs and batters, making them suitable for use.

Application Analysis

Glycerol Monostearate Powder has a wide number of applications. The following are some of them:

  • In bread: improves the softness and retard starch retrogradation and, therefore, extends the shelf life of the bread. 
  • In cakes: used as a foam-promoting emulsifier in cakes to stabilize air bubbles in the batter and reduce the fat content in them as it acts as a fat replacer to hold water.
  • In biscuits: it helps to prevent the oil from separating.
  • In pasta: it helps in anti-stickiness.
  • In ice cream, it helps prevent forming large ice crystals, stabilize the structure, improve mouth feels, and provide a creamy texture.
  • In caramels, toffees, and chocolate: it helps to reduce the stickiness and prevent sugar crystallization.
  • Chewing gum: it helps to improve gum base softness.
  • In fruit/vegetable spreads, jams, jellies, marmalades
  • In bodybuilding supplements, helps prevent dehydration and help muscle cells absorb nutritional ingredients like creatine monohydrates during the bodybuilding process. Therefore, it enhances muscle pumps, volume, and endurance.
  • In cosmetics: As an emulsifying agent, making a barrier on the skin to protect it and provide shine.
  • In plastics: It is used as a foaming agent to facilitate air bubbles in PEP, as a lubricant to make the surface of the plastic shiny, as an antistatic agent to eliminate static during the production and usage of plastic, and as an anti-fogging agent to keep the water in a thin film and help in preventing the forming of a water pool and in food packaging.

Market Size By Application

Recent Developments

By Application

  • Emulsifier
  • Thickening
  • Anti-Caking
  • Stabilizer
  • Others

By End-User

  • Food & Beverage
  • Cosmetic
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Central and South America and the Caribbean
  • The Middle East
  • Africa

Top Key Players

BASF SE Volkem Chemical LLP Akzo Nobel N.V Dupont de Nemours, Inc Clariant AG Croda International plc ACM Chemicals Arkema S.A Evonik Industries AG Solvay S.A Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the estimated growth rate (CAGR) of the Glycerol Monostearate Powder Market?
Glycerol Monostearate Powder Market size will grow at approx. CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period.
Some of the top prominent players in Glycerol Monostearate Powder Market are, BASF SE, Volkem Chemical LLP, Akzo Nobel N.V, Dupont de Nemours, Inc, Clariant AG, Croda International plc, ACM Chemicals, Arkema S.A, Evonik Industries AG, Solvay S.A, etc.
Asia Pacific has been dominating the Glycerol Monostearate Powder Market, accounting for the largest share of the market.
The region with the most rapid expansion in the Glycerol Monostearate Powder Market is North America.
The global Glycerol Monostearate Powder Market report is segmented as follows: By Application, By End-User


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