Global Spices and Seasonings Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Spices and Seasoning Market Size

The global spices and seasonings market reached a value of more than USD 27.93 billion in 2023. The global market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period of 2024-2032, likely to attain a value of USD 45.61 billion by 2032.

Spices and Seasoning Market Outlook

• As per industry reports, India was the world's largest exporter of spices in 2023, with exports reaching USD 3.89 billion.

• Turkey was the eighth-biggest exporter of spices in 2023, with a value of USD 294.72 million.

• Spices production in India grew from 67.64 lakh tonnes in 2015 to 106.79 lakh tonnes in 2021, with an annual growth rate of 7.9%.

• In 2021, spices like garlic (14.7%), ginger (7.5%), fennel (6.8%), coriander (6.2%), fenugreek (5.8%), red chilies (4.2%), and turmeric (1.3%) showed significant growth rates in production.

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Spices and Seasoning Market Growth

Spices and seasonings are aromatic flavouring ingredients extracted from seeds, bark, rhizomes, and fruits, among other parts of plants. These are added to dishes in certain amounts to achieve an intended flavour. Rising global population and increasing income levels are boosting the demand for food, and consequently, for spices and seasoning.

Additionally, the growing popularity of ethnic cuisines and newer food experiences are opening new opportunities for manufacturers, influencing spices and seasoning market development. The increasing awareness of the nutritional benefits of spices and herbs is also propelling their demand. Furthermore, the demand for healthy spices such as turmeric, ginger, and garlic has increased significantly due to the pandemic, and the growing popularity of herbal drinks is also driving the market forward.

Key Trends and Developments

Growing demand for ready-to-eat foods, increasing popularity of ethnic cuisines, and rising awareness about health benefits of certain spices are trends fuelling the spices and seasoning market expansion

June 2024

The Department of Science and Technology's Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has developed garlic, onion, chili, and herb flavoured salt and seasoning products to boost the country's salt industry.

June 2024

QatarEnergy has announced plans to build a QR1 billion industrial and table salt production plant in the Um Al Houl area through a joint venture with Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC) and Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co. (QIMC).

June 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has advised people to prefer whole spices over powdered spices to mitigate the risk of adulteration. This advisory comes after recent reports of adulteration in popular spice mixes like MDH and Everest.

Growing demand for processed food

The demand for processed food is driving the consumption of spices and seasonings. This growth is fuelled by the rise of working women, leading to a greater demand for convenience and ready-to-eat food products, such as snacks, dips, and sauces.

Growing popularity of ethnic cuisines

The spices and seasonings market outlook indicates a promising growth due to the growing popularity of ethnic cuisines, such as Thai, Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese. They often use a wide variety of spices and herbs to impart unique taste and flavours to dishes.

Rising awareness of health benefits

Consumers are increasingly seeking healthier food options, leading to a growing demand for organic and functional spices, such as turmeric, ginger, rosemary, cumin, ginger, sage, thyme, cardamom, cinnamon, and garlic, which are believed to improve immunity, hair, and heart health.

Use of advanced technologies

Manufacturers are incorporating encapsulation technology to extend the shelf life of spices as encapsulation helps maintain the freshness and flavours of product. By creating an invisible microfilm around the core flavour compounds, it protects spices from factors like light, heat, and oxygen.

Spices and Seasoning Market Trends

Spices and herbs such as ginger, cinnamon, red chillies, coriander, salt, mint, thyme, nutmeg, turmeric, and pepper, among many others are being extensively used in Indian cuisine due to rising demand for spicy foods. Many consumers in different regions are becoming increasingly passionate about Asian food and cooking them at their homes, which has driven the demand for spices and seasonings.

Moreover, the increasing demand for spice blends in the food industry and residential sector has augmented the spices and seasonings market growth as blended spices, with their complex flavour layers, are very convenient and can be utilised for many different applications. It also allows the user to save time.

The strong presence of young people, higher preferences for cooking food at home, and rapidly growing fast food businesses across regions have pushed the demand for packaged, frozen, and convenience food consumption further. This has also impacted the market’s growth in a positive way.

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Spices and Seasoning Industry Segmentation

The EMR’s report titled “Spices and Seasoning Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Spices
  • Pepper
  • Ginger
  • Cinnamon
  • Cumin
  • Turmeric
  • Coriander
  • Cardamom
  • Cloves
  • Others
• Herbs
  • Garlic
  • Oregano
  • Mint
  • Parsley
  • Rosemary
  • Fennel
  • Others
• Salts and Salts Substitutes

Market Breakup by Form

• Whole

• Crushed

• Powder

Market Breakup by Application

• Bakery and Confectionery

• Meat and Poultry

• Snacks and Convenience Foods

• Soups, Sauces, and Dressings

• Beverages

• Frozen Products

• Others

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• Offline

• Online

Market Breakup by Region

• North America

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• Latin America

• Middle East and Africa

Spices and Seasoning Market Share

Spices and herbs are highly used in home cooking due to their distinct flavour profiles

Based on type, the market includes spices, herbs, salts and substitutes, where the spice segment holds the largest share of the market owing to the nutritional benefits that are associated with the spices. Spices, such as pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and turmeric are used to add flavours, aroma, and colour to various dishes of Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines.

Herbs like thyme, basil, oregano, parsley are also a significant part of the spices and seasonings market as these are commonly used in various cuisines, particularly in Mediterranean, Italian, and Middle Eastern dishes to enhance aroma and flavour. The demand for herbs is driven by the growing popularity of international dishes, such as pizza and pasta.

Salt and salt substitutes, on the other hand, is used to enhance the taste of food, while salt substitutes are used to reduce sodium content in dishes. The salt and salt substitutes segment includes products such as table salt, sea salt, Himalayan pink salt, and salt-free seasoning blends. As per spices and seasoning market analysis, the demand for salt substitutes is driven by the growing awareness of the negative health effects of excessive sodium consumption.

Powdered forms are expected to hold the largest market share, driven by their ease of use and wide availability

Spices and seasoning come in whole, crushed, and powder formats. The powdered segment accounts for larger share owing to its wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. The demand for powdered spices is also increasing in the market due to the rising preference of consumers for flavoured and spicy foods.

Whole spices are expected to experience rapid growth during the forecast period, driven by their ability to provide a more authentic flavor to dishes. Moreover, the spices and seasonings market share of whole spices can increase in the future due to rising level of adulteration in powder spices. Whole spices, such as rosemary, mint, ginger, clove, cardamom, and parsley are commonly used in curries, dips, sauces, condiments, entrées, and snacks across the globe.

On the other hand, crushed spices are used to add texture and aroma to various dishes, and include products such as crushed black pepper, crushed red pepper, and crushed garlic. Crushed spices are also preferred for their ability to provide a more intense flavour to dishes.

Leading Manufacturers in the Spices and Seasoning Market

Market players are focused on are leveraging technology and digital marketing strategies to reach more consumers and build brand loyalty

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is engaged in manufacturing and distributing spices and extracts, and other flavouring products to retail outlets, food manufacturers, and food service businesses. The company is counted among the Fortune 500 companies and have sales across 170 countries. The company was founded in 1889 and is based in Maryland, United States.

Olam International Limited, based in Marina South, Singapore, is a major food and agri-business company which operates in over 60 countries to supply food ingredients, industrial raw materials, feed, and fibre. The company was founded in 1989 and has developed its expertise in various products, such as cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is a leading multinational food and biotechnology corporation. It was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company offers seasonings, food flavours, processed foods, sports nutrition, animal nutrition, coffee products, powder beverages, frozen foods, and sweeteners.

Kerry Group plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Tralee, Ireland. The company is a leading provider of taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical markets in over 80 countries. Its offers dairy ingredients and consumer products, such as functional proteins and nutritional bases, as well as savoury and sweet flavours.

Other key players in the spices and seasoning market report include SHS Group, among others.

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Spices and Seasoning Market Analysis by Region

Asia Pacific and North America are the two largest markets for spices and seasonings, driven by the growing popularity of ethnic cuisines

The Asia Pacific region dominates the market as countries like India, Vietnam, China, and Thailand produce and export most of the world's spices and herbs, making the Asia Pacific region one of the top producer and exporters of spices in the world. In India, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu are the top pepper-producing states, whereas Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh are the top turmeric-producing states. Moreover, in 2023, India exported 15,39,692 tonnes of spices and spice-based product valued at USD 4,464,17 million, which has also expanded Asia Pacific spices and seasonings market share.

North America is another significant market for spices and seasonings, with the United States being a key contributor. The region is driven by the increasing demand for convenience foods and the growing popularity of ethnic cuisines. In 2021, McCormick & Company, Inc. was the top supplier of spices and seasonings in the food sector of US. Moreover, the growing retail sector of US which sells packaged spices and seasonings to consumers has also supported the market’s growth in North American region.

Key Highlights of the Report

Spices and Seasonings Market Report Snapshots

Spices and Seasonings Market Size

Spices and Seasonings Market Growth

Spices and Seasonings Market Trends

Spices and Seasonings Market Share

Spices and Seasonings Manufacturers

Spices and Seasonings Market Regional Analysis