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Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a sodium salt of glutamic acid. It is usually a white powder. Water ionizes it into free sodium ions and glutamic acid, which is an organic compound consisting of five carbon atoms. It has a carboxylic (-COOH) group and an amino (-NH2) group attached to an “alpha” carbon atom (a carbon atom joined directly to the -COOH group). It is an alpha amino acid. The molecular formula of MSG is C3H8NNaO4, and its molecular mass is 169.11 gmol-1. MSG has the same basic structure of amino acids, with an amine group (-NH2) and carboxylate ion instead of the carboxylic group (-COO-). MSG has almost same structure with glutamate. The difference is that one hydrogen atom at the carboxylic chain has been replaced with a sodium atom, hence, the name monosodium glutamate.
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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a sodium salt of glutamic acid. It is usually a white powder. Water ionizes it into free sodium ions and glutamic acid, which is an organic compound consisting of five carbon atoms. It has a carboxylic (-COOH) group and an amino (-NH2) group attached to an “alpha” carbon atom (a carbon atom joined directly to the -COOH group). It is an alpha amino acid. The molecular formula of MSG is C3H8NNaO4, and its molecular mass is 169.11 gmol-1. MSG has the same basic structure of amino acids, with an amine group (-NH2) and carboxylate ion instead of the carboxylic group (-COO-). MSG has almost same structure with glutamate. The difference is that one hydrogen atom at the carboxylic chain has been replaced with a sodium atom, hence, the name monosodium glutamate.
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Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Industry Research Report 2026
Market perspective
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a sodium salt of glutamic acid. It is usually a white powder. Water ionizes it into free sodium ions and glutamic acid, which is an organic compound consisting of five carbon atoms. It has a carboxylic (-COOH) group and an amino (-NH2) group attached to an “alpha” carbon atom (a carbon atom joined directly to the -COOH group). It is an alpha amino acid. The molecular formula of MSG is C3H8NNaO4, and its molecular mass is 169.11 gmol-1. MSG has the same basic structure of amino acids, with an amine group (-NH2) and carboxylate ion instead of the carboxylic group (-COO-). MSG has almost same structure with glutamate. The difference is that one hydrogen atom at the carboxylic chain has been replaced with a sodium atom, hence, the name monosodium glutamate.
The global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) market was valued at US$ million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2032, implying a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
The North America market for Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is forecast to increase from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, corresponding to a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
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The Europe market for Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is projected to rise from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, registering a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
The Asia Pacific market for Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is expected to grow from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
Leading global manufacturers of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) include , among others. In 2025, the top three vendors together accounted for approximately % of global revenue.
Report Scope
This report quantifies the global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) market in revenue (US$ million) and, where applicable, sales volume (K Tons), using 2025 as the base year and providing annual historical and forecast data for 2021–2032.
It standardizes definitions of types and applications, harmonizes vendor attribution, and presents comparable time series by company, type, application, and region/country, including indicative price bands (US$/K Tons) and concentration ratios (CR5/CR10).
The outputs are intended to support strategy development, budgeting, and performance benchmarking for manufacturers, new entrants, channel partners, and investors; the report also reviews technology shifts and notable product introductions relevant to Monosodium Glutamate (MSG).
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
This section profiles leading manufacturers, combining 2021–2025 results with a 2026–2032 outlook. It reports revenue, market share, price bands, product and application mix, regional and channel mix, and key developments (M&A, capacity additions, certifications). It also provides global revenue, average price, and—where applicable—sales volume by manufacturer, and calculates CR5/CR10 and rank changes to support comparative benchmarking.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Market by Company
Fufeng Group Company
Meihua Biological Technology
Ningxia EPPEN Company
Henan Lotus Gourmet Powder
Shandong Qilu Group Company
Shandong Xinle Bioengineering
Fujian Wuyi MSG Company
Ajinomoto Group Company
Great American Spice Company
McCormick and Company
MeiHua Holdings
Ajinomoto
CJ America
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Segment by Type
Monosodium Glutamate
Salted Monosodium Glutamate
Special Monosodium Glutamate
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Segment by Application
Food Manufacturing
Catering
Family
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Segment by Region
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries
Key Drivers & Barriers
High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.
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1. This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
3. This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to strengthen their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the market share and rank (in volume and value), competitor ecosystem, new product development, expansion, and acquisition.
4. This report stays updated with novel technology integration, features, and the latest developments in the market
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6. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG).
7. This report helps stakeholders to identify some of the key players in the market and understand their valuable contribution.
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Research objectives, research methods, data sources, data cross-validation;
Chapter 2: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, production and value market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product production/output, value, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5: Production/output, value of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) by region/country. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next six years.
Chapter 6: Consumption of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.
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Scope & coverage.
Types
- Monosodium Glutamate
- Salted Monosodium Glutamate
- Special Monosodium Glutamate
Applications
- Food Manufacturing
- Catering
- Family
Companies covered
- Fufeng Group Company
- Meihua Biological Technology
- Ningxia EPPEN Company
- Henan Lotus Gourmet Powder
- Shandong Qilu Group Company
- Shandong Xinle Bioengineering
- Fujian Wuyi MSG Company
- Ajinomoto Group Company
- Great American Spice Company
- McCormick and Company
- MeiHua Holdings
- Ajinomoto
- CJ America
Inside the report.
1 Preface
- 1.1 Scope of Report
- 1.2 Reasons for Doing This Study
- 1.3 Research Methodology
- 1.4 Research Process
- 1.5 Data Source
- 1.5.1 Secondary Sources
- 1.5.2 Primary Sources
2 Market Overview
- 2.1 Product Definition
- 2.2 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) by Type
- 2.2.1 Market Value Comparison by Type (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032) & (US$ Million)
- 2.2.2 Monosodium Glutamate
- 2.2.3 Salted Monosodium Glutamate
- 2.2.4 Special Monosodium Glutamate
- 2.3 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) by Application
- 2.3.1 Market Value Comparison by Application (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032) & (US$ Million)
- 2.3.2 Food Manufacturing
- 2.3.3 Catering
- 2.3.4 Family
- 2.4 Global Market Growth Prospects
- 2.4.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 2.4.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 2.4.3 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 2.4.4 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Market Average Price (2021-2032)
3 Market Competitive Landscape by Manufacturers
- 3.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Average Price by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Industry Manufacturers Ranking, 2024 VS 2025 VS 2026
- 3.5 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Key Manufacturers, Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
- 3.6 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Manufacturers, Product Type & Application
- 3.7 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Manufacturers Established Date
- 3.8 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Market CR5 and HHI
- 3.9 Global Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisition
4 Manufacturers Profiled
- 4.1 Fufeng Group Company
- 4.1.1 Fufeng Group Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.1.2 Fufeng Group Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.1.3 Fufeng Group Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.1.4 Fufeng Group Company Product Portfolio
- 4.1.5 Fufeng Group Company Recent Developments
- 4.2 Meihua Biological Technology
- 4.2.1 Meihua Biological Technology Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.2.2 Meihua Biological Technology Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.2.3 Meihua Biological Technology Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.2.4 Meihua Biological Technology Product Portfolio
- 4.2.5 Meihua Biological Technology Recent Developments
- 4.3 Ningxia EPPEN Company
- 4.3.1 Ningxia EPPEN Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.3.2 Ningxia EPPEN Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.3.3 Ningxia EPPEN Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.3.4 Ningxia EPPEN Company Product Portfolio
- 4.3.5 Ningxia EPPEN Company Recent Developments
- 4.4 Henan Lotus Gourmet Powder
- 4.4.1 Henan Lotus Gourmet Powder Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.4.2 Henan Lotus Gourmet Powder Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.4.3 Henan Lotus Gourmet Powder Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.4.4 Henan Lotus Gourmet Powder Product Portfolio
- 4.4.5 Henan Lotus Gourmet Powder Recent Developments
- 4.5 Shandong Qilu Group Company
- 4.5.1 Shandong Qilu Group Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.5.2 Shandong Qilu Group Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.5.3 Shandong Qilu Group Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.5.4 Shandong Qilu Group Company Product Portfolio
- 4.5.5 Shandong Qilu Group Company Recent Developments
- 4.6 Shandong Xinle Bioengineering
- 4.6.1 Shandong Xinle Bioengineering Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.6.2 Shandong Xinle Bioengineering Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.6.3 Shandong Xinle Bioengineering Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.6.4 Shandong Xinle Bioengineering Product Portfolio
- 4.6.5 Shandong Xinle Bioengineering Recent Developments
- 4.7 Fujian Wuyi MSG Company
- 4.7.1 Fujian Wuyi MSG Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.7.2 Fujian Wuyi MSG Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.7.3 Fujian Wuyi MSG Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.7.4 Fujian Wuyi MSG Company Product Portfolio
- 4.7.5 Fujian Wuyi MSG Company Recent Developments
- 4.8 Ajinomoto Group Company
- 4.8.1 Ajinomoto Group Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.8.2 Ajinomoto Group Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.8.3 Ajinomoto Group Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.8.4 Ajinomoto Group Company Product Portfolio
- 4.8.5 Ajinomoto Group Company Recent Developments
- 4.9 Great American Spice Company
- 4.9.1 Great American Spice Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.9.2 Great American Spice Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.9.3 Great American Spice Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.9.4 Great American Spice Company Product Portfolio
- 4.9.5 Great American Spice Company Recent Developments
- 4.10 McCormick and Company
- 4.10.1 McCormick and Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.10.2 McCormick and Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.10.3 McCormick and Company Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.10.4 McCormick and Company Product Portfolio
- 4.10.5 McCormick and Company Recent Developments
- 4.11 MeiHua Holdings
- 4.11.1 MeiHua Holdings Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.11.2 MeiHua Holdings Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.11.3 MeiHua Holdings Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.11.4 MeiHua Holdings Product Portfolio
- 4.11.5 MeiHua Holdings Recent Developments
- 4.12 Ajinomoto
- 4.12.1 Ajinomoto Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.12.2 Ajinomoto Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.12.3 Ajinomoto Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.12.4 Ajinomoto Product Portfolio
- 4.12.5 Ajinomoto Recent Developments
- 4.13 CJ America
- 4.13.1 CJ America Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Company Information
- 4.13.2 CJ America Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Business Overview
- 4.13.3 CJ America Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.13.4 CJ America Product Portfolio
- 4.13.5 CJ America Recent Developments
5 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production by Region
- 5.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production by Region: 2021-2032
- 5.2.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production by Region: 2021-2026
- 5.2.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Forecast by Region (2027-2032)
- 5.3 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.4 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value by Region: 2021-2032
- 5.4.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value by Region: 2021-2026
- 5.4.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value Forecast by Region (2027-2032)
- 5.5 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Market Price Analysis by Region (2021-2026)
- 5.6 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production and Value, YOY Growth
- 5.6.1 North America Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 5.6.2 Europe Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 5.6.3 China Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 5.6.4 Japan Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
6 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption by Region
- 6.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption by Region (2021-2032)
- 6.2.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption by Region: 2021-2026
- 6.2.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Forecasted Consumption by Region (2027-2032)
- 6.3 North America
- 6.3.1 North America Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.3.2 North America Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.3.3 United States
- 6.3.4 Canada
- 6.3.5 Mexico
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.4.2 Europe Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.4.3 Germany
- 6.4.4 France
- 6.4.5 U.K.
- 6.4.6 Italy
- 6.4.7 Russia
- 6.4.8 Spain
- 6.4.9 Netherlands
- 6.4.10 Switzerland
- 6.4.11 Sweden
- 6.4.12 Poland
- 6.5 Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1 Asia Pacific Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.5.2 Asia Pacific Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.5.3 China
- 6.5.4 Japan
- 6.5.5 South Korea
- 6.5.6 India
- 6.5.7 Australia
- 6.5.8 Taiwan
- 6.5.9 Southeast Asia
- 6.6 South America, Middle East & Africa
- 6.6.1 South America, Middle East & Africa Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.6.2 South America, Middle East & Africa Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.6.3 Brazil
- 6.6.4 Argentina
- 6.6.5 Chile
- 6.6.6 Turkey
- 6.6.7 GCC Countries
7 Segment by Type
- 7.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.1.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production by Type (2021-2032) & (K Tons)
- 7.1.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value by Type (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
- 7.2.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.3 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Price by Type (2021-2032)
8 Segment by Application
- 8.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.1.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production by Application (2021-2032) & (K Tons)
- 8.1.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.2.1 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value by Application (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
- 8.2.2 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Value Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.3 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Price by Application (2021-2032)
9 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis of the Market
- 9.1 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Value Chain Analysis
- 9.1.1 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Key Raw Materials
- 9.1.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 9.1.3 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Mode & Process
- 9.2 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Sales Channels Analysis
- 9.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
- 9.2.2 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Distributors
- 9.2.3 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Customers
10 Global Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Analyzing Market Dynamics
- 10.1 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Industry Trends
- 10.2 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Industry Drivers
- 10.3 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Industry Opportunities and Challenges
- 10.4 Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Industry Restraints
11 Report Conclusion
12 Disclaimer
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