Global Savory Ingredients Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report - Forecast 2034

Savory Ingredients Market Size

The global savory ingredients market size was worth around USD 10.73 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 17.56 Billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 5.2% between 2025 and 2034.

The report analyzes the global savory ingredients market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the savory ingredients industry.

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Savory Ingredients Market: Overview

Food and its components have evolved over the years. Food has always been a basic necessity for survival but with growing time, edible products have attained a range of statuses ranging from products that are required for healthy living to food products that can be classified as luxuries, and not critical to a healthy lifestyle. Savory food products, in traditional form, were items served at the end of formal meals in Britain. It directly followed desserts which are served to complete a multiple-course meal.

Savory food is designed to clear the palate of the consumer so that they could enjoy the taste of port or wine. But with globalization, and access to information or cultural diversification, savory food products have undergone multiple changes depending on the region and the preferences of the regional population. In current times, they exhibit a spicy or salty flavor and are not sweet. Some examples of savory food products include cheese dishes, boiled dinners, curry dishes, and bread items. Savoy food ingredients are designed to enhance the taste and texture of savory cuisines and have become exceptionally relevant in the modern world. They also offer antibacterial qualities and have wide applications across the food board, a major reason for the high growth in the global market.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global savory ingredients market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 5.2% over the forecast period (2025-2034).
• Regarding revenue, the global savory ingredients market size was valued at around USD 10.73 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 17.56 Billion by 2034.
• The savory ingredients market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to increasing demand for processed and ready-to-eat foods, rising consumer preference for umami flavors, and innovations in food formulations.
• Based on End-Use, the Processed Meals segment is expected to lead the global market.
• On the basis of Product Type, the Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein segment is growing at a high rate and will continue to dominate the global market.
• Based on region, Europe is predicted to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

Savory Ingredients Market: Growth Drivers

Growing outside-dining culture to propel market growth

The global savory ingredients market is projected to grow owing to the change in eating habits amongst the end-consumers. There are multiple perks associated with the rampant modernization that can be witnessed from known to remote locations. It has allowed people access to products and services that were unknown to them until some years ago. As the employment rate across the globe has increased, the standard of living has risen simultaneously. This can be associated with changing lifestyle patterns as most of the population prefers to visit restaurants, cafes, or other eateries either occasionally or regularly depending on the preference. The trend is useful for the global market players as people are willing to spend extra money to spend quality time with friends or families. As per a recent survey by QSR magazine, more than 64% of adults in America prefer dining at least once every week which totaled around 163 million.

Savory Ingredients Market: Restraints

Contracting information on the use of additives to restrict the market growth

Food additives or preservatives are critical to the texture or flavor of the food product and hence, are important ingredients as well. However, the use of different additives is highly regulated by domestic or international health agencies since they are artificially added chemicals and can have a profound impact on human health, if not examined clearly before deeming them fit to be used. Monosodium Glutamate, a flavoring agent, is regarded as hazardous by many reports but the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) considers it safe for use. Such contracting statements lead to confusion amongst the end consumers or business owners and could impact the global market growth during the projection period.

Savory Ingredients Market: Opportunities

Growing research and analysis of food ingredients to provide growth opportunities

The global savory ingredients market is anticipated to witness growth opportunities due to the growing investments in the food & beverages (F&B) sector encouraging research & development (R & D). Since savory ingredients are important to the F&B industry, the global market players have increased their spending on their respective research wings to innovate new ingredients and submit a detailed analysis of the current ones for them to receive approval from necessary regulatory bodies. Kerry Group Plc invested more than USD 220 million in R & D in 2021.

Savory Ingredients Market: Challenges

Loss due to improper storage of savory ingredients to challenge the market expansion

During the shelf-life of the savory ingredients, the correct storing technique is essential for the quality of the product. Improper storage can lead to early deterioration deeming the ingredient unfit and can lead to severe consequences if the product is used in food preparation once the quality is compromised. Since each ingredient has its own set of correct storing methods, the global market players face challenges when tracking these methods and have recorded high losses due to these concerns.

Savory Ingredients Market: Segmentation

The global savory ingredients market is segmented based on end-use, product type, and region

Based on end-use, the global market divisions are processed meals, feed, snacks, food, and others. Processed meals lead the global market followed by snacks in 2021. They are used extensively in the preparation of pretzels, fruit snacks, extruded snacks, popcorn, corn chips, and nuts. The growing demand for snacks coupled with high product innovation leading to the global market players increasing the consumer reach is projected to help the snacks segment lead the global market in the coming years. Businesses have increased their spending on marketing and sales initiatives in a bid to grow consumer awareness and curiosity. In 2021, PepsiCo, Inc. spent more than USD 100 million in digital marketing for its product portfolio of Lay’s potato chips.

Based on product type, the global market divisions are hydrolyzed vegetable protein, year extraction, monosodium glutamate, nucleotides, and starch. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) held dominance over the global market owing to the wide applications and versatility of the compound. It is used to enhance flavor in all types of food ranging from restaurant served to canned products. As per medical professionals, consuming around 0.55 grams of MSG per day is safe for human health.

Savory Ingredients Market: Report Scope

Recent Developments:

• In July 2021, Totino’s, a frozen pizza brand, announced a collaboration with Faze Clan, a North American esports organization, to promote Totino’s new range of mini products
• In June 2022, Pringles entered the savory market with the launch of Pringles Wavy Chipotle Ranch which is a mixture of zesty, creamy ranch and smoky chipotle

Savory Ingredients Market: Regional Analysis

North America to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The global savory ingredients market is projected to witness the highest growth in North America due to the presence of some of the key players in the United States. Pringles, one of the fastest-selling savory food brands, is owned by Kellogg’s which is headquartered in the US. In 2021, the parent company registered a revenue of USD 14.181 billion as per Macrotrends, which was a jump of 2.9% from 2020. In February 2022, the official site of Kellogg’s announced that Pringles had made a sale of USD 1 billion in the US market. The regional growth may further be driven by the increasing investments in aggressive sales and advertising campaigns. A business-to-customer company spends an average of 5 to 10% of the total revenue on marketing the products. Since companies in North America have higher revenues, they spend hefty amounts on advertising the products.

Savory Ingredients Market: Competitive Analysis

The report provides a company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market, including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the savory ingredients market on a global and regional basis.

The global savory ingredients market is dominated by players like:

• Koninklijke Dsm N.V.
• Diana Group
• Givaudan
• Vedan International (Holdings) Limited
• Tate & Lyle PLC
• and Sensient Technologies Corporation amongst other key corporations.

The global savory ingredients market is segmented as follows;

By End-Use

• Processed Meals
• Feed
• Snacks
• Food
• and Others

By Product Type

• Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
• Yeast Extraction
• Monosodium Glutamate
• Nucleotides
• and Starch

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America