by The global Gourmet Salts Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1.98 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 9.7% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Gourmet salts refer to specialty salts which are used to enhance flavors in culinary applications. These include sea salts, smoked salts, seasoned salts and many more. They are finding extensive usage in bakery, snacks, seasoning and other food applications due to superior taste enhancing abilities.
Market key trends:
The key trend driving the growth of the market includes rising culture of experimentation in global cuisines. Gourmet salts act as natural flavor enhancers and bring unique taste profiles to various dishes. Their usage in bakery and snacks is also growing significantly. Additionally, growing health consciousness has fueled the demand for specialty salts as they are considered healthier table salts. The trend of clean label and organic products has further augmented the demand. E-commerce has emerged as a lucrative sales channel for makers due to strong online presence of key players.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Gourmet salts have diverse properties like enhancing flavors and retaining moisture which enhance culinary experience. They add unique textures in food.
Weakness: High prices of gourmet salts limit their adoption rate. Lack of awareness among consumers regarding benefits of gourmet salts.
Opportunity: Growing health-conscious population and changing food habits provide growth opportunities. Increasing adoption of gourmet salts in bakery, snack, and restaurant industries.
Threats: Availability of cheaper substitutes like regular table salt pose threat. Environmental factors affecting production of natural salts.
Key Takeaways
The global gourmet salts market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 9.7% over the forecast period, due to increasing popularity of exotic flavors and uses of specialty salts in food processing and culinary activities.
North America dominates the gourmet salts market owing to rising health-conscious population explored specialty salt varieties for cooking. Asia Pacific exhibits highest growth in gourmet salts market driven by growing middle-class population experimenting with global cuisines using gourmet salts.
Key players operating in the gourmet salts market are J.C. Peacock, The Meadow, SeaSalt Superstore LLC, The Savory Pantry, Evolution Salt Co., and HEPP’S Salt C. providing sea salts, smoked salts, flavored salts and other varieties. These companies exploit benefits of specialty salts through innovative products and marketing strategies to penetrate untapped regional markets.
