Global Seasoning & Spices Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Pepper, Chili, Ginger, Cinnamon, and Others), By Application (Meat & Poultry, Bakery & Confectionery, Frozen Food, Snacks & Convenience Food, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Seasoning & Spices Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Seasoning & Spices Market Size Was Estimated at USD 24.8 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.33% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Seasoning & Spices Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 43.9 Billion by 2035
• North America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Seasoning & Spices Market Size was worth around USD 24.8 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to Grow to around USD 43.9 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.33% from 2025 to 2035. The seasoning and spices market presents future opportunities through rising demand for organic and clean-label products, growth in ready-to-cook foods, global cuisine adoption, and expanding foodservice and e-commerce channels.

Market Overview

The Seasoning and Spices Market Size includes flavored blends, dried herbs, and spice products used to enhance taste, aroma, and nutritional value across food and beverage applications worldwide. It is growing steadily, driven by rising consumer preference for natural, clean-label products, and diverse global cuisines. The market’s expansion reflects a CAGR of around 5–6% in key regions as demand for value-added seasoning products increases. Recent developments include rising private-label and organic spice launches, and expanding e-commerce sales driven by health-focused consumers. Government initiatives such as India’s Agricultural Export Policy aim to boost processed spice exports by 25% by 2027, while enhanced infrastructure schemes improve processing capabilities. Key drivers are urbanization, convenience food demand, and increased global trade of spices.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the seasoning & spices market size based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the seasoning & spices market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyzes their core competencies in each sub-segment of the seasoning & spices market.         

Driving Factors   

The Seasoning and Spices Market Size is driven by changing dietary habits, increasing consumption of processed and convenience foods, and growing popularity of global and ethnic cuisines. Rising health awareness is boosting demand for natural, organic, and clean-label seasonings. Expansion of the foodservice industry, rapid urbanization, and increasing disposable incomes further support market growth. Additionally, improved food preservation needs and the growth of e-commerce and modern retail channels are enhancing product accessibility and consumption across both developed and emerging markets.

Restraining Factors   

The Seasoning and Spices Market Size faces restraints from price volatility of raw materials, supply chain disruptions, strict food safety regulations, adulteration concerns, and limited shelf life of natural spice products.

Market Segmentation       

The seasoning & spices market share is classified into material type and application.     

• The pepper segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.            

Based on the type, the seasoning & spices market size is divided into pepper, chili, ginger, cinnamon, and others. Among these, the pepper segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The pepper segment held the largest share in 2024 due to its extensive use across household cooking, food processing, and foodservice industries. Its long shelf life, strong export demand, and versatility support steady growth.

• The meat & poultry segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.      

Based on the application, the seasoning & spices market is divided into meat & poultry, bakery & confectionery, frozen food, snacks & convenience food, and others. Among these, the meat & poultry segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The meat and poultry segment leads due to high consumption of processed and ready-to-cook meat products, extensive use of spice blends for flavor enhancement, preservation, and margination, and rising demand from foodservice and quick-service restaurants globally.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Seasoning & Spices Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the seasoning & spices market over the predicted timeframe.        

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the seasoning & spices market over the predicted timeframe. Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the seasoning and spices market due to strong domestic consumption driven by diverse culinary traditions, rapid population growth, and rising urbanization. The region is also a major producer and exporter of spices, supported by favorable climate conditions, established supply chains, and increasing demand from food processing and foodservice industries.     

North America is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the seasoning & spices market during the forecast period. North America is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the seasoning and spices market due to rising demand for ethnic and international cuisines, increasing consumption of convenience and ready-to-eat foods, and strong growth in the foodservice and quick-service restaurant sectors. Growing health awareness is also driving demand for natural, organic, and clean-label spices. Additionally, continuous product innovation, premium spice blends, and expanding e-commerce and retail distribution channels are further supporting market growth across the region.

Competitive Analysis:     

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the seasoning & spices market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.   

List of Key Companies in Global Seasoning & Spices Market

• Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
• Sensient Technologies Corporation
• Associated British Food PLC
• Kerry Group plc
• McCormick & Company Inc.
• Baria Pepper
• Döhler GmbH
• DS Group
• Everest Spices
• Bart Ingredients

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In July 2024, Bart Ingredients Company partnered with The Space Creative, a Bristol-based agency, to refresh its brand identity and packaging with the aim of engaging modern food enthusiasts while retaining its traditional customer base. The collaboration began with redesigning packaging for Bart’s globally inspired spice blends and was later expanded across its portfolio of more than 100 products, including herbs, spices, chopped ingredients, pastes, salts, peppers, and seasonings.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the seasoning & spices market based on the below-mentioned segments:  

Global Seasoning & Spices Market, By Type  

• Pepper
• Chili
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Others

Global Seasoning & Spices Market, By Application

• Meat & Poultry
• Bakery & Confectionery
• Frozen Food
• Snacks & Convenience Food
• Others

Global Seasoning & Spices Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa