Market Overview:
Salt is an important ingredient in the food industry and is used in various applications such as bakery & confectionery, meat & poultry products, seafood products, sauces & savory. The global gourmet salt market is segmented on the basis of type, application and region. On the basis of type, the market is segmented into fleur de sel, sel gris, himalayan salt and flake salt. Fleur de sel is a premium variety of sea salt that has a delicate flavor and texture. Sel gris is a grayish-white French sea salt that has a slightly moist texture with a strong flavor. Himalayan pink rock salt or himalayan crystal salt comes from the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan. It contains 84 minerals in total and traces of iron oxide give it its characteristic pink coloration. Flake salts are thin sheets of pure sodium chloride that are easy to dissolve with a clean salty taste. On the basis of application, the market is segmented into bakery & confectionery products, meat & poultry products, seafood products and sauces & savory dishes. Bakery items such as breads,, pastries etc., use both table salts (iodized) for leavening purposes as well as specialty salts for their unique flavors . Meat processors use large quantities of table salts for curing meats while also using specialty salts to impart different flavors .
Product Definition:
Gourmet salt is a high-quality, specialty salt used in cooking. It typically has a delicate flavor and a fine texture. Gourmet salts are often more expensive than regular table salt, and they can be used in many of the same ways.
Fleur De Sel:
Fleur de sel, sometimes called as gourmet salt or premium salt is a pure form of sea salt. It has been harvested by the evaporative process and is unadulterated with any other product such as iodine or anti-caking agents.
Sel Gris:
Gourmet salt is produced by evaporating the water from a brine solution of sodium chloride (NaCl) and other minerals. The process leaves behind a product known as sel gris, which has an appearance similar to grey sand. It usually contains magnesium sulfate, calcium sulfate and potassium carbonate along with some organic compounds such as vegetable oil.
The product is used in food products for its crunchiness.
Application Insights:
Bakery and confectionery was the largest application segment in 2017, accounting for over 50% of the global market share. The product is widely used in this application as it enhances taste and appearance. Moreover, gourmet salts can be used to enhance any food item that needs seasoning such as bread crumbs, cookies, crackers or chips.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific was the largest regional market in 2017 and accounted for a revenue share of more than 35%. The region is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. This can be attributed to growing population, increasing disposable income, changing food preferences along with rising awareness regarding health benefits of salt. Moreover, increasing demand for packaged foods such as snacks and ready-to-eat meals is anticipated to drive industry growth in this region.
Europe also held a significant share owing to high production levels of gourmet salts coupled with increased exports from France and Italy on account of their well-established brands. In addition, presence of various producers including Maldon Ltd., Liguria Salt Company SNC di Partecipazione (LSC), Sel Gris company among others will boost industry expansion over the next eight years.
The Middle East & Africa (MEA) market is projected to grow at an exponential rate during the forecast period due to rapid development taking place in countries such as UAE.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for gourmet salts from the food and beverage industry as a flavor enhancer.
- Rising awareness about the health benefits of gourmet salts, especially among the health-conscious consumers.
- Growing popularity of specialty salt blends that offer unique flavors and textures.
- Innovative packaging formats that attract attention of consumers and help to promote sales.
- increasing trend of using flavored salts in home cooking to add variety to everyday meals
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Gourmet Salt Market Research Report
By Type
Fleur De Sel, Sel Gris, Himalayan Salt, Flake Salt, Specialty Salt
By Application
Bakery & Confectionery, Meat & Poultry Products, Seafood Products, Sauces & Savory
By Companies
Cargill, SAN FRANSISCO SALT COMPANY, Saltworks, Morton Salt, Devonshire Gourmet salts
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
232
Number of Tables & Figures
163
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Gourmet Salt Market Report Segments:
The global Gourmet Salt market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Fleur De Sel, Sel Gris, Himalayan Salt, Flake Salt, Specialty Salt
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Bakery & Confectionery, Meat & Poultry Products, Seafood Products, Sauces & Savory
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Cargill
- SAN FRANSISCO SALT COMPANY
- Saltworks
- Morton Salt
- Devonshire Gourmet salts
Highlights of The Gourmet Salt Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Fleur De Sel
- Sel Gris
- Himalayan Salt
- Flake Salt
- Specialty Salt
- By Application:
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Meat & Poultry Products
- Seafood Products
- Sauces & Savory
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Gourmet Salt Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Gourmet salt is a type of salt that has been specifically created to enhance the flavor and texture of food. It is typically made from different types of minerals and herbs, which gives it a unique taste.
Some of the major companies in the gourmet salt market are Cargill, SAN FRANSISCO SALT COMPANY, Saltworks, Morton Salt, Devonshire Gourmet salts.
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Gourmet Salt Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Gourmet Salt Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Gourmet Salt Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Gourmet Salt Market Forecast
4.5.1. Gourmet Salt Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Gourmet Salt Market Size (000 Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Gourmet Salt Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Gourmet Salt Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
5.3. Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
5.3.1. Fleur De Sel
5.3.2. Sel Gris
5.3.3. Himalayan Salt
5.3.4. Flake Salt
5.3.5. Specialty Salt
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type
6. Global Gourmet Salt Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
6.3. Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
6.3.1. Bakery & Confectionery
6.3.2. Meat & Poultry Products
6.3.3. Seafood Products
6.3.4. Sauces & Savory
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application
7. Global Gourmet Salt Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
7.3. Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel
7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
7.3.2. Aftermarket
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel
8. Global Gourmet Salt Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
8.1. Market Trends
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
8.3. Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Latin America
8.3.3. Europe
8.3.4. Asia Pacific
8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
8.6. Global Gourmet Salt Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. North America Gourmet Salt Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.2. North America Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. U.S.
9.2.2. Canada
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. North America Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
9.4.1. Bakery & Confectionery
9.4.2. Meat & Poultry Products
9.4.3. Seafood Products
9.4.4. Sauces & Savory
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
9.7. North America Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
9.7.1. Fleur De Sel
9.7.2. Sel Gris
9.7.3. Himalayan Salt
9.7.4. Flake Salt
9.7.5. Specialty Salt
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.10.4. By Sales Channel
9.11. North America Gourmet Salt Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Latin America Gourmet Salt Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Latin America Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Brazil
10.2.2. Mexico
10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Latin America Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
10.4.1. Bakery & Confectionery
10.4.2. Meat & Poultry Products
10.4.3. Seafood Products
10.4.4. Sauces & Savory
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
10.7. Latin America Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
10.7.1. Fleur De Sel
10.7.2. Sel Gris
10.7.3. Himalayan Salt
10.7.4. Flake Salt
10.7.5. Specialty Salt
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.10.4. By Sales Channel
10.11. Latin America Gourmet Salt Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Europe Gourmet Salt Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Europe Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Germany
11.2.2. France
11.2.3. Italy
11.2.4. U.K.
11.2.5. Spain
11.2.6. Russia
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Europe Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
11.4.1. Bakery & Confectionery
11.4.2. Meat & Poultry Products
11.4.3. Seafood Products
11.4.4. Sauces & Savory
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
11.7. Europe Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
11.7.1. Fleur De Sel
11.7.2. Sel Gris
11.7.3. Himalayan Salt
11.7.4. Flake Salt
11.7.5. Specialty Salt
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analyss by Type
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.10.4. By Sales Channel
11.11. Europe Gourmet Salt Demand Share, 2019-2026
12. Asia Pacific Gourmet Salt Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Asia Pacific Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. China
12.2.2. Japan
12.2.3. South Korea
12.2.4. India
12.2.5. Australia
12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Asia Pacific Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
12.4.1. Bakery & Confectionery
12.4.2. Meat & Poultry Products
12.4.3. Seafood Products
12.4.4. Sauces & Savory
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
12.7. Asia Pacific Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
12.7.1. Fleur De Sel
12.7.2. Sel Gris
12.7.3. Himalayan Salt
12.7.4. Flake Salt
12.7.5. Specialty Salt
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.10.4. By Sales Channel
12.11. Asia Pacific Gourmet Salt Demand Share, 2019-2026
13. Middle East & Africa Gourmet Salt Market Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Introduction
13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
13.2. Middle East & Africa Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
13.2.2. South Africa
13.2.3. UAE
13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.4. Middle East & Africa Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
13.4.1. Bakery & Confectionery
13.4.2. Meat & Poultry Products
13.4.3. Seafood Products
13.4.4. Sauces & Savory
13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
13.7. Middle East & Africa Gourmet Salt Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
13.7.1. Fleur De Sel
13.7.2. Sel Gris
13.7.3. Himalayan Salt
13.7.4. Flake Salt
13.7.5. Specialty Salt
13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
13.10.1. By Country
13.10.2. By Product Type
13.10.3. By Application
13.10.4. By Sales Channel
13.11. Middle East & Africa Gourmet Salt Demand Share, 2019-2026
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Global Gourmet Salt Market: Market Share Analysis
14.2. Gourmet Salt Distributors and Customers
14.3. Gourmet Salt Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.4. Company Profiles (Details Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.4.1. Cargill
14.4.1.1. Overview
14.4.1.2. Financials
14.4.1.3. Developments
14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.2. SAN FRANSISCO SALT COMPANY
14.4.2.1. Overview
14.4.2.2. Financials
14.4.2.3. Developments
14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.3. Saltworks
14.4.3.1. Overview
14.4.3.2. Financials
14.4.3.3. Developments
14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.4. Morton Salt
14.4.4.1. Overview
14.4.4.2. Financials
14.4.4.3. Developments
14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.5. Devonshire Gourmet salts
14.4.5.1. Overview
14.4.5.2. Financials
14.4.5.3. Developments
14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.6. COMPANY6
14.4.6.1. Overview
14.4.6.2. Financials
14.4.6.3. Developments
14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.7. COMPANY7
14.4.7.1. Overview
14.4.7.2. Financials
14.4.7.3. Developments
14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.8. COMPANY8
14.4.8.1. Overview
14.4.8.2. Financials
14.4.8.3. Developments
14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.9. COMPANY9
14.4.9.1. Overview
14.4.9.2. Financials
14.4.9.3. Developments
14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.10. COMPANY 10
14.4.10.1. Overview
14.4.10.2. Financials
14.4.10.3. Developments
14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.11. COMPANY 11
14.4.11.1. Overview
14.4.11.2. Financials
14.4.11.3. Developments
14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.12. COMPANY 12
14.4.12.1. Overview
14.4.12.2. Financials
14.4.12.3. Developments
14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.13. COMPANY 13
14.4.13.1. Overview
14.4.13.2. Financials
14.4.13.3. Developments
14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.14. COMPANY 14
14.4.14.1. Overview
14.4.14.2. Financials
14.4.14.3. Developments
14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.15. COMPANY 15
14.4.15.1. Overview
14.4.15.2. Financials
14.4.15.3. Developments
14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.16. COMPANY 16
14.4.16.1. Overview
14.4.16.2. Financials
14.4.16.3. Developments
14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.17. COMPANY 17
14.4.17.1. Overview
14.4.17.2. Financials
14.4.17.3. Developments
14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.18. COMPANY 18
14.4.18.1. Overview
14.4.18.2. Financials
14.4.18.3. Developments
14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.19. COMPANY 19
14.4.19.1. Overview
14.4.19.2. Financials
14.4.19.3. Developments
14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.20. COMPANY 20
14.4.20.1. Overview
14.4.20.2. Financials
14.4.20.3. Developments
14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook