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全球水胶体市场研究报告 - 行业分析、规模、份额、增长、趋势和2023年至2030年预测

Global Hydrocolloids Market Research Report - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2023 to 2030
出版日期: | 出版商: Value Market Research | 英文 190 Pages | 商品交期: 最快1-2个工作天内

价格

据推测，到2028年，全球水胶体市场的需求将从2021年的11.94亿美元达到近993亿美元的市场规模，在2022-2028年的研究期间，复合增长率为7.6%。就数量而言，2021年的市场规模为XX千吨，预计到2028年将达到XX千吨，2022-2028年的复合增长率为XX%。

水胶体（或通常称为胶质）是天然和合成物质，用于悬浮、粘附、稳定泡沫和成膜。它可以改善食品和饮料产品的粘度和质地以及它们的功能质量。水胶体聚合物的主要来源是合成、微生物、动物和植物。

市场动态：

食品和饮料行业对加工食品的需求增加，是水胶体市场扩张的一个驱动因素。消费者健康意识的提高和对天然水胶体需求的增长，预计将推动水胶体市场的发展。此外，个人护理领域需求的增加和水胶体作为建筑材料的使用将进一步推动水胶体的市场扩张。食品和饮料行业对增稠和胶凝应用的高需求，预计将推动水胶体的市场增长。此外，投资于技术进步以增加产品的保质期，预计将促进水胶体的市场增长。然而，严格的政府法规和国际质量标准可能会限制水胶体的市场扩张。

报告包括波特五力模型、市场吸引力分析和价值链分析。这些工具有助于清楚地了解行业结构，并在全球范围内评估竞争的吸引力。此外，这些工具还对全球水胶体市场的每个细分市场进行了包容性评估。水胶体行业的增长和趋势为这项研究提供了一个整体的方法。

区域分析：

本节涵盖了区域前景，强调了北美、欧洲、亚太、拉美、中东和非洲的水胶体市场的当前和未来需求。此外，该报告重点关注所有突出地区的个别应用部门的需求、估计和预测。

该研究报告还涵盖了市场中主要参与者的全面概况和对全球竞争格局的深入看法。水胶体市场的主要参与者包括Kelco, Hispanagar, S.A., Koninklijke DSM N.V., Ingredion Incorporated, Ashland Inc., Kerry Group, Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, FMC Corporation。这一部分包括对竞争格局的整体看法，其中包括各种战略发展，如主要的合并和收购、未来的能力、伙伴关系、财务概况、合作、新产品的开发、新产品的推出以及其他发展。

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目录

第1章：前言

  • 报告描述
    • 目标
    • 目标受众
    • 独特的销售主张（USP）和产品
  • 研究范围
  • 研究方法
    • 市场研究过程
    • 市场研究方法

第二章：执行摘要

  • 市场的亮点
  • 全球市场简介

第三章：水胶体 - 行业分析

  • 简介 - 市场动态
  • 市场驱动因素
  • 市场限制因素
  • 机会
  • 行业趋势
  • 波特的五力分析
  • 市场吸引力分析
    • 按产品分类的市场吸引力分析
    • 按功能分類的市场吸引力分析
    • 市场吸引力分析：按应用分类
    • 市场吸引力分析：按地区

第四章：价值链分析

  • 价值链分析
  • 原材料分析
    • 原材料清单
    • 原材料制造商名单
    • 关键原材料的价格趋势
  • 潜在买家名单
  • 营销渠道
    • 直接营销
    • 间接营销
    • 营销渠道的发展趋势

第五章：Covid-19爆发的影响分析

第六章：全球水胶体市场分析：按产品分类

  • 按产品概述
  • 历史和预测数据
  • 按产品分析
  • 明胶
  • 黄原胶
  • 卡拉胶
  • 藻酸盐
  • 果胶
  • 瓜尔胶
  • 阿拉伯胶
  • 羧基甲基
  • 纤维素，琼脂
  • 槐豆胶

第7章 ：全球亲水胶体市场分析：按功能分类

  • 按功能分类概述
  • 历史和预测数据
  • 按功能分析
  • 增稠
  • 胶凝
  • 稳定
  • 其他

第八章：全球水胶体市场分析：按应用分类

  • 概述：按应用分类
  • 历史和预测数据
  • 分析：按应用分类
  • 食品和饮料
  • 个人护理和化妆品
  • 医药

第九章：全球水胶体市场分析：按地域划分

  • 区域展望
  • 简介
  • 北美洲销售分析
    • 概述、历史和预测数据 销售分析
    • 北美地区分部销售分析
    • 北美地区国家销售分析
    • 美国销售分析
    • 加拿大销售分析
    • 墨西哥销售分析
  • 欧洲销售分析
    • 概述、历史和预测数据 销售分析
    • 欧洲分部销售分析
    • 欧洲国家销售分析
    • 英国销售分析
    • 法国销售分析
    • 德国销售分析
    • 意大利销售分析
    • 俄罗斯销售分析
    • 欧洲其他地区销售分析
  • 亚太地区销售分析
    • 概述、历史和预测数据 销售分析
    • 亚太地区分部销售分析
    • 亚太地区国家销售分析
    • 中国销售分析
    • 印度销售分析
    • 日本销售分析
    • 韩国销售分析
    • 澳大利亚销售分析
    • 亚太其他地区销售分析
  • 拉美地区销售分析
    • 概况、历史和预测数据 销售分析
    • 拉美地区分部销售分析
    • 拉美地区国家销售分析
    • 巴西销售分析
    • 阿根廷销售分析
    • 秘鲁销售分析
    • 智利销售分析
    • 拉美其他地区销售分析
  • 中东和非洲销售分析
    • 概况、历史和预测数据 销售分析
    • 中东和非洲地区分部销售分析
    • 中东和非洲国家销售分析
    • 沙特阿拉伯销售分析
    • 阿联酋销售分析
    • 以色列销售分析
    • 南非销售分析
    • 中东和非洲其他地区销售分析

第十章：水胶体公司的竞争格局

  • 水胶体的市场竞争
  • 伙伴关系/合作/协议
  • 合併和收购
  • 新产品发布
  • 其他方面的发展

第十一章 ：公司简介

  • 公司份额分析
  • 市场集中度
  • Kelco
    • 公司概况
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 近期发展
  • Hispanagar S.A.
    • 公司概况
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 近期发展
  • Koninklijke DSM N.V.
    • 公司概览
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 近期发展
  • Ingredion Incorporated
    • 公司概览
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 近期发展
  • Ashland Inc.
    • 公司概览
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 近期发展
  • Kerry Group
    • 公司概览
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 近期发展
  • Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
    • 公司概览
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 近期发展
  • FMC Corporation
    • 公司概览
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 近期发展情况

注意 - 在公司简介中，财务细节和最近的发展情况要视情况而定，如果是私营公司，可能不包括在内。

Product Code: VMR112110217

Hydrocolloids (or commonly known as gums) are natural and synthetic substances used for suspension, adhesion, foam stabilization, and film formation. It improves the viscosity and texture of food and beverage products and their functional qualities. The primary sources of hydrocolloid polymers are synthetic, microbial, animal, and vegetable. 

Market Dynamics:

The rise in food and beverage industries for processed food items is a driving factor for the market expansion of hydrocolloids. The increase in the consumer's health consciousness and growing demand for natural hydrocolloids are expected to fuel the hydrocolloids market. Furthermore, the rising demand in the personal care sector and the use of hydrocolloids as a building material will further propel the market expansion of hydrocolloids. The high demand for thickening and gelling applications in the food and beverage sector is anticipated to drive the market growth of hydrocolloids. Additionally, investments in technological advancement to increase the shelf life of the products are expected to foster the market growth of hydrocolloids. However, strict governmental regulations and international quality standards may limit the hydrocolloid market expansion.

The report covers Porter's Five Forces Model, Market Attractiveness Analysis, and Value Chain analysis. These tools help to get a clear picture of the industry's structure and evaluate the competition attractiveness at a global level. Additionally, these tools also give an inclusive assessment of each segment in the global market of hydrocolloids. The growth and trends of Hydrocolloids Industry provide a holistic approach to this study. 

Market Segmentation:

This section of the hydrocolloids market report provides detailed data on the segments by analyzing them at country and regional level, thereby assisting the strategist in identifying the target demographics for the respective product or services with the upcoming opportunities.

By Product

  • Gelatin
  • Xanthan Gum
  • Carrageenan
  • Alginates
  • Pectin
  • Guar Gum
  • Gum Arabic
  • Carboxy Methyl
  • Cellulose, Agar
  • Locust Bean Gum

By Function

  • Thickening
  • Gelling
  • Stabilizing
  • Others

By Application

  • Food & Beverage
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceutical

Regional Analysis:

This section covers the regional outlook, which accentuates current and future demand for the Hydrocolloids market across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Further, the report focuses on demand, estimation, and forecast for individual application segments across all the prominent regions.

The research report also covers the comprehensive profiles of the key players in the market and an in-depth view of the competitive landscape worldwide. The major players in the hydrocolloids market include Kelco, Hispanagar, S.A., Koninklijke DSM N.V., Ingredion Incorporated, Ashland Inc., Kerry Group, Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, FMC Corporation. This section consists of a holistic view of the competitive landscape that includes various strategic developments such as key mergers & acquisitions, future capacities, partnerships, financial overviews, collaborations, new product developments, new product launches, and other developments.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 . PREFACE

  • 1.1. Report Description
    • 1.1.1. Objective
    • 1.1.2. Target Audience
    • 1.1.3. Unique Selling Proposition (USP) & offerings
  • 1.2. Research Scope
  • 1.3. Research Methodology
    • 1.3.1. Market Research Process
    • 1.3.2. Market Research Methodology

2 . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 2.1. Highlights of Market
  • 2.2. Global Market Snapshot

3 . HYDROCOLLOIDS - INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

  • 3.1. Introduction - Market Dynamics
  • 3.2. Market Drivers
  • 3.3. Market Restraints
  • 3.4. Opportunities
  • 3.5. Industry Trends
  • 3.6. Porter's Five Force Analysis
  • 3.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product
    • 3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Function
    • 3.7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
    • 3.7.4 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

4 . VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

  • 4.1. Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.2. Raw Material Analysis
    • 4.2.1. List of Raw Materials
    • 4.2.2. Raw Material Manufactures List
    • 4.2.3. Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
  • 4.3. List of Potential Buyers
  • 4.4. Marketing Channel
    • 4.4.1. Direct Marketing
    • 4.4.2. Indirect Marketing
    • 4.4.3. Marketing Channel Development Trend

5 . IMPACT ANALYSIS OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK

6 . GLOBAL HYDROCOLLOIDS MARKET ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT

  • 6.1 Overview by Product
  • 6.2 Historical and Forecast Data
  • 6.3 Analysis by Product
  • 6.4 Gelatin Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 6.5 Xanthan Gum Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 6.6 Carrageenan Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 6.7 Alginates Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 6.8 Pectin Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 6.9 Guar Gum Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 6.10. Gum Arabic Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 6.11 Carboxy Methyl Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 6.12 Cellulose, Agar Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 6.13 Locust Bean Gum Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions

7 . GLOBAL HYDROCOLLOIDS MARKET ANALYSIS BY FUNCTION

  • 7.1 Overview by Function
  • 7.2 Historical and Forecast Data
  • 7.3 Analysis by Function
  • 7.4 Thickening Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 7.5 Gelling Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 7.6 Stabilizing Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 7.7 Others Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions

8 . GLOBAL HYDROCOLLOIDS MARKET ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION

  • 8.1 Overview by Application
  • 8.2 Historical and Forecast Data
  • 8.3 Analysis by Application
  • 8.4 Food & Beverage Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 8.5 Personal Care & Cosmetics Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions
  • 8.6 Pharmaceutical Historic and Forecast Sales by Regions

9 . GLOBAL HYDROCOLLOIDS MARKET ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY

  • 9.1. Regional Outlook
  • 9.2. Introduction
  • 9.3. North America Sales Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 9.3.2. North America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 9.3.3. North America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 9.3.4. United State Sales Analysis
    • 9.3.5. Canada Sales Analysis
    • 9.3.6. Mexico Sales Analysis
  • 9.4. Europe Sales Analysis
    • 9.4.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 9.4.2. Europe by Segment Sales Analysis
    • 9.4.3. Europe by Country Sales Analysis
    • 9.4.4. United Kingdom Sales Analysis
    • 9.4.5. France Sales Analysis
    • 9.4.6. Germany Sales Analysis
    • 9.4.7. Italy Sales Analysis
    • 9.4.8. Russia Sales Analysis
    • 9.4.9. Rest Of Europe Sales Analysis
  • 9.5. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
    • 9.5.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 9.5.2. Asia Pacific by Segment Sales Analysis
    • 9.5.3. Asia Pacific by Country Sales Analysis
    • 9.5.4. China Sales Analysis
    • 9.5.5. India Sales Analysis
    • 9.5.6. Japan Sales Analysis
    • 9.5.7. South Korea Sales Analysis
    • 9.5.8. Australia Sales Analysis
    • 9.5.9. Rest Of Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
  • 9.6. Latin America Sales Analysis
    • 9.6.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 9.6.2. Latin America by Segment Sales Analysis
    • 9.6.3. Latin America by Country Sales Analysis
    • 9.6.4. Brazil Sales Analysis
    • 9.6.5. Argentina Sales Analysis
    • 9.6.6. Peru Sales Analysis
    • 9.6.7. Chile Sales Analysis
    • 9.6.8. Rest of Latin America Sales Analysis
  • 9.7. Middle East & Africa Sales Analysis
    • 9.7.1. Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 9.7.2. Middle East & Africa by Segment Sales Analysis
    • 9.7.3. Middle East & Africa by Country Sales Analysis
    • 9.7.4. Saudi Arabia Sales Analysis
    • 9.7.5. UAE Sales Analysis
    • 9.7.6. Israel Sales Analysis
    • 9.7.7. South Africa Sales Analysis
    • 9.7.8. Rest Of Middle East And Africa Sales Analysis

10 . COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE OF THE HYDROCOLLOIDS COMPANIES

  • 10.1. Hydrocolloids Market Competition
  • 10.2. Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • 10.3. Merger And Acquisitions
  • 10.4. New Product Launch
  • 10.5. Other Developments

11 . COMPANY PROFILES OF HYDROCOLLOIDS INDUSTRY

  • 11.1. Company Share Analysis
  • 11.2. Market Concentration Rate
  • 11.3. Kelco
    • 11.3.1. Company Overview
    • 11.3.2. Company Revenue
    • 11.3.3. Products
    • 11.3.4. Recent Developments
  • 11.4. Hispanagar S.A.
    • 11.4.1. Company Overview
    • 11.4.2. Company Revenue
    • 11.4.3. Products
    • 11.4.4. Recent Developments
  • 11.5. Koninklijke DSM N.V.
    • 11.5.1. Company Overview
    • 11.5.2. Company Revenue
    • 11.5.3. Products
    • 11.5.4. Recent Developments
  • 11.6. Ingredion Incorporated
    • 11.6.1. Company Overview
    • 11.6.2. Company Revenue
    • 11.6.3. Products
    • 11.6.4. Recent Developments
  • 11.7. Ashland Inc.
    • 11.7.1. Company Overview
    • 11.7.2. Company Revenue
    • 11.7.3. Products
    • 11.7.4. Recent Developments
  • 11.8. Kerry Group
    • 11.8.1. Company Overview
    • 11.8.2. Company Revenue
    • 11.8.3. Products
    • 11.8.4. Recent Developments
  • 11.9. Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
    • 11.9.1. Company Overview
    • 11.9.2. Company Revenue
    • 11.9.3. Products
    • 11.9.4. Recent Developments
  • 11.10. FMC Corporation
    • 11.10.1. Company Overview
    • 11.10.2. Company Revenue
    • 11.10.3. Products
    • 11.10.4. Recent Developments

Note - in company profiling, financial details and recent development are subject to availability or might not be covered in case of private companies

LIST OF TABLES

  • Market Snapshot
  • Drivers : Impact Analysis
  • Restraints : Impact Analysis
  • List of Raw Material
  • List of Raw Material Manufactures
  • List of Potential Buyers
  • Analysis by Product (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Gelatin Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Xanthan Gum Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Carrageenan Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Alginates Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Pectin Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Guar Gum Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Gum Arabic Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Carboxy Methyl Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Cellulose, Agar Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Locust Bean Gum Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Analysis Market by Function (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Thickening Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Gelling Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Stabilizing Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Analysis by Application (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Food & Beverage Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Pharmaceutical Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Hydrocolloids Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • North America Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • United State Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Canada Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Mexico Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Estimate by Country (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • United Kingdom Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • France Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Germany Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Italy Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Russia Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Spain Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Europe Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • China Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Japan Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • India Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • South Korea Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Australia Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Brazil Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Argentina Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Peru Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Chile Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Latin America Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Saudi Arabia Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • UAE Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Israel Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • South Africa Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Analysis (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • Mergers And Acquisition

LIST OF FIGURES

  • Research Scope of Hydrocolloids Report
  • Market Research Process
  • Market Research Methodology
  • Global Hydrocolloids Market Size, by Region (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Porters Five Forces Analysis
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis by Product
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis by Function
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis by Application
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Global Market Analysis by Product (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Gelatin Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Xanthan Gum Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Carrageenan Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Alginates Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Pectin Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Guar Gum Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Gum Arabic Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Carboxy Methyl Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Cellulose, Agar Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Locust Bean Gum Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis by Function (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Thickening Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Gelling Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Stabilizing Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis by Application (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Food & Beverage Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Pharmaceutical Market Sales by Geography (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Market Sales (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • North America Market Sales (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Sales (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Sales (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Sales (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Sales (Kilo Tons and USD MN)
  • Recent Development in Industry
  • Top Company Market Share Analysis

Kindly note that the above listed are the basic tables and figures of the report and are not limited to the TOC.