Specialty Shortening Market size was valued at USD 3.5 Billion in 2024 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2026 to 2033, reaching USD 5.2 Billion by 2033.
The global specialty shortening market was valued at approximately USD 2.25 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% from 2023 to 2030. This market growth is driven by increasing demand for customized bakery and confectionery products, along with the rise of trans fat regulations that have shifted preferences toward healthier fat alternatives. North America held a dominant share in 2022, accounting for over 35% of the global market, supported by a robust food processing sector and a high level of awareness regarding clean label and specialty fat ingredients. Europe followed closely, driven by demand from bakery manufacturers across Germany, France, and the UK, where specialty shortenings are used extensively to enhance texture, flavor, and shelf life in premium bakery offerings.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the rapid expansion of the foodservice industry and urbanization in countries such as China, India, and Indonesia. The increasing adoption of Western style bakery items and processed foods in the region is further boosting demand for specialty shortening. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa represent emerging markets, with growth opportunities stemming from rising disposable incomes and evolving dietary preferences. Opportunities for market players include the development of non hydrogenated and plant based specialty shortenings, targeting health conscious consumers and clean label trends. Additionally, customized blends tailored for specific functionalities—such as frying stability, aeration, or moisture retention—present a key area of product differentiation and growth, especially in the commercial baking and quick service restaurant segments.
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Bunge
Cargill
ADM
Ventura Foods
Musim Mas Holdings
Sime Darby Kempas
Tate & Lyle
By the year 2030, the scale for growth in the market research industry is reported to be above 120 billion which further indicates its projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR), of more than 5.8% from 2023 to 2030. There have also been disruptions in the industry due to advancements in machine learning, artificial intelligence and data analytics There is predictive analysis and real time information about consumers which such technologies provide to the companies enabling them to make better and precise decisions. In addition, new innovative techniques such as mobile surveys, social listening, and online panels, which emphasize speed, precision, and customization, are also transforming this particular sector.
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Growing demand for below applications around the world has had a direct impact on the growth of the Global Specialty Shortening Market
Food Service
Baking Industry
Confectionery Producers
Catering Services
Snack Food Manufacturers
Hydrogenated Shortening
Non-Hydrogenated Shortening
Partially Hydrogenated Shortening
Vegetable Shortening
Lard-Based Shortening
Baking
Frying
Spreading
Creaming
Confectionery
Organic Shortening
Conventional Shortening
Allergen-Free Shortening
Gluten-Free Shortening
Trans Fat-Free Shortening
Bulk Packaging
Retail Packaging
Customized Packaging
Eco-Friendly Packaging
Industrial Packaging
US (United States, US and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia, Turkey, etc.)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, etc.)
Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa)
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1. Introduction of the Global Specialty Shortening Market
Overview of the Market
Scope of Report
Assumptions
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology of Verified Market Reports
Data Mining
Validation
Primary Interviews
List of Data Sources
4. Global Specialty Shortening Market Outlook
Overview
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Porters Five Force Model
Value Chain Analysis
5. Global Specialty Shortening Market, By Type
6. Global Specialty Shortening Market, By Application
7. Global Specialty Shortening Market, By Geography
US
Europe
Asia Pacific
Rest of the World
8. Global Specialty Shortening Market Competitive Landscape
Overview
Company Market Ranking
Key Development Strategies
9. Company Profiles
10. Appendix
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