Brussels, 6 July 2026: The International Pectin Producers Association (IPPA), representing more than 85% of the world’s pectin producers, today issued findings from its 2026 market survey. Following years of stagnation in the food and beverage market worldwide, particularly throughout 2022 and 2023, the market is finally showing clear signs of a sustainable recovery.
According to the survey, growth of the pectin market since 2023 is estimated at ~ 3,6% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) with an overall average market volume of 62,000 metric tons.
Pectin remains a sought-after ingredient in the global food and beverage industry, thanks to its natural origin and versatile functionality. Data from Mintel shows a + 6% increase in annual product launches featuring pectin from 2023 to 2025 (Global, %CAGR). This upward trend highlights pectin’s continued relevance and growing adoption across diverse applications.
Sourced primarily from apple pomace and citrus fruit peels coming from fruit juice production, pectin is a natural fruit fiber used in a wide range of consumer products and applications for more than 200 years. In foods and beverages such as yogurts, jams, fruit-flavored drinks and acidified dairy drinks, pectin serves as a versatile, natural, and highly functional ingredient providing texture and stability.
Because pectin benefits from a positive, recognizable profile among consumers, it is ideally suited for consumer products supporting label friendly preferences, circularity, and sustainability, including plant-based, organic, vegan, and vegetarian product formulations.
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