Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: July 2024
NAICS 31194Revenue
$30.4bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
48,497
Businesses
4,235
Wages
$X.Xbn
Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry analysis
Seasoning, sauce and condiment producers create goods, including mayonnaise, salad dressings, spices, extracts and dry food mixes from various ingredients. Producers primarily sell to wholesalers, other food manufacturers and retailers. Since companies produce a wide array of products, some segments have outperformed others through the current period. Hot sauce and ethnic spices skyrocketed, while traditional condiments, namely mayonnaise and salad dressings, have struggled. Climbing health consciousness has curbed demand for most seasonings, sauces and condiments high in sodium and calories and spurred manufacturers to reformulate products with all-natural and organic ingredients. However, disposable income has increased for most of the period, encouraging some consumers to trade up to premium and more expensive brands. Revenue climbed at an expected CAGR of 0.6% to $30.2 billion through the current period despite the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, revenue will dip 0.4%.
Trends and Insights
- Producers face challenges as consumer tastes shift toward healthier options and a broader variety of flavors, notably Latin American and Asian cuisines. Consumers increasingly demand these alternatives in the market, driving changes in production approaches.
- Consumers demand healthier alternatives, prompting seasoning, sauce and condiment producers to shift product lines to meet growing health trends. This response aligns with increased interest in nutrition and wellness, reflecting changes in consumer preferences.
- Producers are strategically located near critical markets. The West and Southeast regions are close to key consumer bases, while producers in the Great Lakes region gain access to agricultural outputs from the Plains area.
- Producers must maintain strong relationships with the entire supply chain as key input prices can fluctuate substantially and retail shelf space is limited. Effective management ensures stability and efficiency amid these challenging market conditions.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $30.4bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Leading producers drive consolidation efforts
- Many producers have targeted new brands that provide consumers with different tastes and options. McCormick has been especially active in this space, acquiring three significant brands to expand their flavor and sauce segments over the past decade: FONA International, Cholula and RB Foods, primarily known for Frank's RedHot.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Strong performance from downstream markets will drive demand
- Per capita disposable income and consumer confidence will strengthen as the economy strengthens. This growth allows consumers to dine out at restaurants more frequently, reflecting a positive trend in the food service industry. This trend underscores improved economic conditions.
Biggest companies in the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kraft Heinz Co | 5,166.0 | 487.6 | 9.4 | |
Mccormick & Co Inc. | 4,098.8 | 621.5 | 15.2 | |
Ajinomoto Co Inc. | 968.6 | 94.1 | 9.7 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Mayonnaise, salad dressings and sandwich spreads, Prepared sauces (excluding tomato) and Dry-mix food preparations. Mayonnaise, salad dressings and sandwich spreads is the largest segment of the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US.
Trends and Insights
Dry-mix food preparations grow popular during COVID-19 pandemic
- This segment includes dry-rub marinades, gravy mixes and sauce mixes. Dry mixes are often more affordable than ready-to-use or homemade alternatives, leading to higher demand when economic conditions sour. The pandemic and supply chain issues led many consumers to purchase cheap goods with long shelf life, supporting this segment.
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Competitors
- Canned Fruit & Vegetable Processing in the US
Complementors
- Margarine & Cooking Oil Processing in the US
- Frozen Food Production in the US
- Snack Food Production in the US
- Baking Mix & Prepared Food Production in the US
International industries
- Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in Canada
- Tea, Coffee and Other Food Manufacturing in Australia
- Tea, Coffee and Other Food Manufacturing in New Zealand
- Condiments & Seasoning Manufacturing in the UK
- Soy Sauce Production in China
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production industry manufactures mayonnaise, salad dressings, spices, extracts and dry food mixes from various ingredients. Industry products are then sold to downstream wholesalers, food manufacturers and retail markets.
What's included in this industry?
Manufacturing mayonnaiseManufacturing salad dressingManufacturing vinegarManufacturing mustardManufacturing horseradishManufacturing soy sauceManufacturing salt and seasoningsManufacturing flavoring extracts (except coffee and meat) and coloringsCompanies
Kraft Heinz CoMccormick & Co Inc.Ajinomoto Co Inc.Purchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURINGEMULSIONECONOMIES OF SCALEIndustry Code
NAICS 31194 - Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Producers face challenges as consumer tastes shift toward healthier options and a broader variety of flavors, notably Latin American and Asian cuisines. Consumers increasingl...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Consumers demand healthier alternatives, prompting seasoning, sauce and condiment producers to shift product lines to meet growing health trends. This response aligns with in...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Producers are strategically located near critical markets. The West and Southeast regions are close to key consumer bases, while producers in the Great Lakes region gain acce...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Producers must maintain strong relationships with the entire supply chain as key input prices can fluctuate substantially and retail shelf space is limited. Effective managem...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
McCormick and Kraft-Heinz each capture a relatively substantial share of the addressable market in sauces, seasonings and spices. Major companies offer numerous products, whi...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Kraft Heinz Co's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Mccormick & Co Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Ajinomoto Co Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Kraft Heinz Co, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Mccormick & Co Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Ajinomoto Co Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Producers must adhere to strict FDA guidelines on labeling and content. Recalls and false claims can devastate a producer's reputation.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Price volatility of inputs has constrained profit. Producers either absorbed the increased costs or passed them on to consumers, risking a cut in demand.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Key data sources in the US include:
- US Census Bureau
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- US International Trade Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry in United States is $30.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry in 2024?
There are 4,235 businesses in the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production market in United States are Kraft Heinz Co, Mccormick & Co Inc. and Ajinomoto Co Inc.
What does the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US in United States include?
Manufacturing mayonnaise and Manufacturing salad dressing are part of the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Kraft Heinz Co.
How competitive is the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in the US industry in United States.
