Glycerol Monostearate Manufacturing Industry. Production of Glycerol Monostearate (NSE/SE Grade). GMS Emulsifier
Glycerol Monostearate Market Estimated to Cross USD 85.30 Million in 2022.
Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is an organic molecule used as an emulsifier. GMS is a white, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic. It is a glycerol ester of stearic acid. It occurs naturally in the body as a product of the breakdown of fats by pancreatic lipase, and is also found in fatty foods.
GMS is a food additive used as a thickening, emulsifying, anti-caking, and preservative agent; an emulsifying agent for oils, waxes, and solvents; a protective coating for hygroscopic powders; a solidifier and control release agent in pharmaceuticals; and a resin lubricant. It is also used in cosmetics and hair care products. GMS is largely used in baking preparations to add "body" to the food. It is responsible for giving ice cream and whipped cream its smooth texture. It is sometimes used as an anti-staling agent in bread.
Market Outlook
India Glycerol Monostearate Market is expected to Reach USD 85.30 Million in 2022. India is expected to record the fastest growth in the future. This can be attributed mainly to the growing fascination of western fast food trend in the country. India is predicted to hold a major share of the total glycerol monostearate market owing to the sharp rise in dairy industry and the presence of major glycerol monostearate manufacturers in this region. There has been tremendous growth in the food industry in India which is expected to spur the growth of the glycerol monostearate market in the coming years.
Global Glycerol Monostearate Market Estimated to Cross USD 85.30 Million in 2022.
The glycerol monostearate market can be segmented on the basis of applications into emulsifier, thickening, anti-caking, stabilizer and others. The emulsifier is the leading segment owing to high demand from food and cosmetics industry. Emulsifier accounted for the noteworthy market share in 2016. Thickening application is likely to flourish in the coming years. Some of the major end users of the glycerol monostearate are food & beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and others. Glycerol monostearate plays a vital role in food & beverage and cosmetic industry; it acts as an emulsifier for mixing up the oils and water. Food and beverage industry dominated the glycerol monostearate market with the compelling share of the overall glycerol monostearate market. The cosmetics industry is expected to experience huge growth in the forecast period. Pharmaceutical is also expected to propel the market growth within the forecast period owing to the usage of glycerol monostearate as a stabilizer in the manufacturing of drugs.
Based on application, the glycerol monostearate market is segmented as the emulsifier, thickening, anti-caking, stabilizer and other applications. Various end users for glycerol monostearate market are food & beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and another end user.
Some of the Major Market Players Are:
· Volkem Chemical LLP
· Estelle Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
· Alpha Chemicals Pvt Ltd
· Marathwada Chemicals
· Gujarat Amines
· Liberty Chemicals
· R. M. CHEMICALS
· Maher Chemical Industries
· ACM Chemicals
· Jeevika Yugchem Private Limited
· Mohini Organics Pvt. Ltd