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Fillings & Toppings Market size is estimated to reach $15.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period 2022-2027. As their name suggests the word filling means copious mixture in layers of confectioneries whereas, toppings can be delineated as frosting used for glazing the outer surface. Filling and toppings are commonly associated with the food and beverages industry. They are used to enhance the overall texture, appearance, and taste of confectionery items, and other bakery products. Filling and toppings are a cue that generates cravings among consumers and gravitate them to make a purchase. For example, fondants, a form of icing usually synthesized from sugar, water, and glycerol come with a purpose to embellish confectionery items such as cakes and pastries. The filling and topping market outlook is potentially enchanting as the concept of low-fat or calorie-free filling and topping are predominating. Broadening consumption of fruit and nuts, confectionery products are factors set to drive the growth of the Fillings & Toppings Industry for the period 2022-2027.
Report Coverage
The report: “Fillings & Toppings Market Forecast (2022-2027)”, by Industry ARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Fillings & Toppings Market.
By Flavor: Fruit, Nut, Chocolate, caramel, etc.
By Form: Dense, Fluid, and Fluff.
By Role: Texturing, Glazing, Filling, Stabilizing, Flavor upgrading, etc.
By Type: Pastes and creams, Fruit and Nuts, Sweet liquid, Fondants, etc.
By Application: Food and beverages, confectionery, bakery, Frozen sweets, Dairy items, other convenient food options.
By Geography: North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America) and Rest of World (the Middle East and Africa).
Key Takeaways
- Geographically, the European Fillings & Toppings Market accounted for the highest revenue share in 2021. Furthermore, Asia-Pacific is poised to dominate the market over the period 2022-2027.
- Accruing purchasing power and growing demand for confectionery and bakery products is said to be a preeminent driver driving the growth of the Fillings & Toppings Market. Plunging inflation, addictive nature is said to reduce the market growth.
- Detailed analysis on the Strength, Weaknesses, and Opportunities of the prominent players operating in the market will be provided in the Fillings & Toppings Market report.
Fillings & Toppings Market Segment Analysis - By Type
The Fillings & Toppings Market based on the type can be further segmented into Pastes and creams, Fruit and Nuts, Sweet liquid, Fondants, etc. The fruit and nut segment held the largest share in 2021. The growth is owing to the far-reaching use of fruit and nuts to extend different fruity flavors to various foods and beverages and other confectionery items. Additionally, the availability of a variety of flavor options in the fruit segment such as strawberry, mixed, mango, apple, banana, and plenty more persuade the consumer to make a purchase. On another hand, fruit and nuts are rich sources of proteins and carbohydrates therefore consumers have the option of healthy food without compromising taste. Additionally, the fruit and the nuts segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing with a CAGR of 6.3% over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to heightening health consciousness among people. Moreover, the digestion promoter qualities of such flavors and fillings are stimulating the growth in the respective segment. As per a company’s report, around 27% of people prefer to consume fruits for their dietary fibers.
Fillings & Toppings Market Segment Analysis - By Application
The Fillings & Toppings Market based on the application can be further segmented into Food and beverages, confectionery, bakery, Frozen sweets, Dairy items, other convenient food options. The confectionery and bakery segment held the largest share in 2021. The growth is owing to the prevailing demand for products associated with a segment like pastries, cakes, desserts, etc. The bakery market was valued at $242 billion in 2020. Moreover, state-of-the-art marketing strategies are adopted by market players to onboard customers, elevating consumer purchasing power, and serving tastes and preferences of people with swift modernization around the globe. However, the convenient food and beverage segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing with a CAGR of 6.4% over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to the eventful lifestyles of people swelling the demand. Moreover, increasing health cognizance among people has proliferated the number of gym memberships, and eventually the demand for energy drinks, other beverages is sky-rocketing.
Fillings & Toppings Market Segment Analysis - By Geography
The Fillings & Toppings Market based on Geography can be further segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Rest of the World. Europe held the largest share with 34% of the overall market in 2021. The growth in this segment is owing to the factors such as the presence of countries like Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, and many more that have the highest per capita sweet consumption. In the last few years per capita, chocolate consumption in Germany has reached over 18 pounds and the number is expected to plunge further in foreseeable future. Additionally, the full-fledge industry in European countries drives the demand for bakery and confectionery products. However, the Asia-Pacific is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to augmenting western influence in Asian countries. On another hand, disposable income in countries like China, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia is accruing as the economies of these nations are burgeoning.
Fillings & Toppings Market Drivers
Broadening purchasing power in many developing countries is Anticipated to Boost Product Demand
In this era of globalization, countries are dependent upon one another in terms of imports and exports. Therefore, with plunging exports of countries like India, China, Bangladesh, etc. the GDPs of these nations are flourishing. With the expansion in economies per capita income is plunging, and people are making more purchases. For instance, Bangladesh’s per capita income in the financial year 2020-21 witnessed a 10% hike and reached an all-time high of $2,227. The number was around $2,064 in 2019-20. Moreover, India’s per capita income is anticipated to reach $1850 by the year 2023.
Swelling mergers and acquisitions aforementioned market and high nutrition nature are Expected to Boost Product Demand
Expanding mergers and acquisition activities to gain a competitive edge over the competitors in the respective industry is another factor driving the market. For example, Cargill Inc. a global food firm’s total acquisition number has reached 38 companies, and interestingly out of 38 the 16 companies were acquired just in the last 5 years. Such activities are fueling the growth in the filling and toppings market as industrial processes are refining and flows of hard cash in research and development are accruing.
Fillings & Toppings Market Challenges
Health hitches linked with excessive use of sugar and expanding inflation are Anticipated to Hamper Market Growth
Inflation rates are broadening across the continents ascribing to the COVID-19 outbreak. Pakistan’s inflation rates have reached a massive 8.9% in 2021. Therefore, physiological needs are the first priority of people in times of crises which can strangle the growth of the fillings and toppings market. Moreover, the surplus presence of sugar content can lead to health complications like Diabetes, and other dental abnormalities which are anticipated to reduce the overall consumption of confectionery products. As per WHO, around 490 million people globally have type-2 diabetes.
Fillings & Toppings Market Competitive Landscape
Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and geographical expansions are key strategies adopted by players in the Fillings & Toppings Market. The top-10 fillings and toppings Key companies are-
- Cargill
- Tate & Lyle
- AAK AB
- Zentis GmbH
- Archer Daniel Midland Company
- Barry Callebaut
- Associated British Foods
- Highlander Partners
- Agrana beteiligungs AG
- Ashland
Recent Developments
- In September 2021, Cargill, Inc. a food company headquartered in Minnesota, United States announced the successful acquisition of Aalst Chocolate, a Singapore-based organization that delivers products to several states including India, China, Japan, and the rest of southeast Asia. The move is primarily undertaken by Cargill to expand its presence in the Asian chocolate market.
- In August 2021, US-based global food multinational company Cargill, Inc. and Belgium-based “Continental Grain Company” signed an agreement to acquire “Sanderson farms.” An amount of $4.53 billion will be paid to Sanderson in order to complete the acquisition process. Every existing shareholder of the company will receive $203 per share.
- In May 2020, the Global Chocolate business of Archer-Daniels-Midland, a multinational company headquartered in Illinois, US has been acquired by Cargill Inc. the agreement was reached at $440 million. The acquisition will boost Cargill’s chocolate business as following acquisition Cargill have control over main chocolate brands of ADM like Ambrosia, Schokinag, and Merckens.
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