| Product Code: ETC6181162 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Australias food thickener market is driven by applications in soups, sauces, desserts, and baby food. Modified starches, pectin, and guar gum are frequently used to enhance product consistency. The shift toward gluten-free and organic formulations influences product development in this segment.
In Australia, the demand for food thickeners is rising with the expansion of processed food and convenience meals. Clean-label and allergen-free thickeners are in demand, particularly in gluten-free and vegan formulations. Hydrocolloids like xanthan gum and guar gum are widely used for their stability and versatility.
The broader Food Services Market in Australia shares similar challenges with the Food Service Market, including staffing issues and evolving consumer expectations. Additionally, the market must contend with digital transformation pressures such as online ordering platforms and contactless payments. Environmental sustainability and waste reduction have become critical concerns that food service businesses must address while maintaining competitive pricing.
The food thickener market in Australia is expanding due to its importance in the aged care and clinical nutrition sectors, alongside bakery and processed food applications. Investment in plant-based thickeners, such as guar gum and xanthan gum, as well as premium functional products for dysphagia diets, is highly viable. Furthermore, opportunities exist in offering thickener blends optimized for flavor retention and stability under heat.
The food thickener market is impacted by FSANZ policies governing approved food additives and dietary fiber classification. Thickeners such as xanthan gum or carrageenan must meet safety standards for consumption and appropriate usage. Government health campaigns promoting low-calorie and gluten-free foods indirectly influence thickener demand. Importers of such ingredients are required to comply with biosecurity and food safety laws.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Food Thickener Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Food Thickener Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Food Thickener Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Category, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Food Thickener Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for convenience foods due to busy lifestyles |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about health and nutrition leading to the use of natural food thickeners |
4.2.3 Rising prevalence of dysphagia and other swallowing disorders driving the need for food thickeners in aged care facilities |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations on food additives and ingredients |
4.3.2 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as starches and gums used in food thickeners |
5 Australia Food Thickener Market Trends |
6 Australia Food Thickener Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Food Thickener Market, By Category |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume, By Category, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Food Thickener Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydrocolloids, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume, By Protein, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume, By Starch, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Food Thickener Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume, By Bakery & Confectionery, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume, By Sauces & Dressings, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Food Thickener Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Food Thickener Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Food Thickener Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Food Thickener Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer acceptance rate of new food thickener products |
8.2 Number of new product launches in the food thickener market |
8.3 Growth in the number of dysphagia cases in Australia and corresponding usage of food thickeners |
9 Australia Food Thickener Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Food Thickener Market Opportunity Assessment, By Category, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Food Thickener Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Food Thickener Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Food Thickener Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Food Thickener Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Food Thickener Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |