United Kingdom Anti Caking Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

United Kingdom Anti Caking Market Outlook

The United Kingdom anti caking market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2024 and 2032. The market is being aided by the robust growth of the food and beverage sector in the country.

Key Trends in the Market

Anti caking refers to the addition of a very small quantity of some anhydrous compounds in powdered or granule materials to prevent the formation of lumps in the final product. Anti caking agents are widely used across the food and beverage sector to absorb excess moisture and oil from food. Anti caking agents are commonly used in milk and cream powders, flour mixtures, baking powder, and table salts to prevent them from clumping.

• One of the United Kingdom anti caking market trends include an increase in the consumption of packaged, processed, ready-to-eat, and frozen foods owing to the rising urban population with a hectic lifestyle and busy schedules. Anti caking materials are widely used to manufacture such food items to improve their viscosity, texture, density, and shelf life. The added preservatives ensure the easy availability of food even during the off-season. Anti-caking materials prevent the oil from going rancid, keeping the food fresh for a longer period of time.

• Anti caking agents are an essential part of the baking and confectionery sector. Key baking ingredients, including sugar, flour, and baking powder, use anti caking agents as a preservative to prevent clumps. Furthermore, the increasing consumption of baked and confectionery goods aids the United Kingdom anti caking market growth.

• The growing use of anti caking agents in non-food related applications, including fertilisers, cosmetics, synthetic detergents, and other similar applications fuels the United Kingdom anti caking market demand. Fertiliser manufacturers use anti caking agents to prevent their products from caking during storage or transportation.

Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is segmented into calcium compounds, sodium compounds, and magnesium compounds, among others. On the basis of source, the United Kingdom anti caking market segmentation includes natural and synthetic. Based on application, the market can be segregated into food and beverage, feed, cosmetic and personal care, and fertilisers, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the United Kingdom anti caking market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

• K+S Aktiengesellschaft

• BASF SE  

• Evonik Industries AG  

• Bacarel and Company Limited  

• Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.  

• Solvay S.A.  

• PQ Corporation  

• Norkem Limited  

• Others

Market Share by Type

As per the United Kingdom anti caking market analysis, sodium compounds are expected to witness heightened demand over the forecast period, majorly from the food and beverage sector. Sodium compounds are widely in various foods and beverages, including soft drinks, carbonated beverages, baked goods, noodles, and confectioneries. Additionally, sodium compounds are considered safer than other anti caking agents, hence, their demand is expected to grow at a healthy rate over the forecast period.

Market Share by Source

Due to their widened application across various sectors, synthetic anti caking agents are expected to hold a significant portion of the United Kingdom anti caking market share over the forecast period. Synthetic agents are actively used to produce food, feed, and fertilisers. Synthetic anti caking agents are also used in tea and coffee vending machines, where these preservatives prevent tube blockages to ensure a consistent flow of drinks. Additionally, such agents are relatively cheaper than natural anti caking agents, thereby enhancing their preference among food manufacturers.

Competitive Landscape

BASF SE is a European multinational chemical company that started its operations in 1865. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF is one of the largest chemical companies in the world. The company owns more than 390 production sites all around the globe. BASF produces various synthetic anti caking agents for multiple sectors.

Solvay S.A. is a Belgian multinational chemical company that was started in 1863 with headquarters in Neder-Over-Heembeek, Brussels. It is one of the leading chemical manufacturers in the world. Solvay offers anti caking agents for use in the food and beverages, agriculture, fee, and cosmetic sectors, among others.

Evonik Industries AG, founded in 2007, is a German multinational company that is headquartered in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The company has a wide presence in over 100 countries in the world, and its operations are centred around nutrition and care, speciality additives, and performance materials, among others.

Other market players included in the United Kingdom anti caking market report are K+S Aktiengesellschaft, Bacarel and Company Limited, Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp, PQ Corporation, and Norkem Limited, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report