Gourmet Salts Market by Type (Fleur de Sel, Sel Gris, Himalayan Salt, Flake Salt, Specialty Salt), Application (Bakery & Confectionery, Meat & Poultry Products, Seafood Products, Sauces & Savory) & Geography - Global Trend & Forecast to 2019
Gourmet salts are used in cuisines that demand extravagance and appeal. Gourmet cooks use these salts as seasoning and dressing. Gourmet salts are used as enhancers of texture, appeal and taste, as against to simply blending with the food giving an everyday-flavor. These salts have better solubility, exotic flavor, moisture, and higher mineral content. The increasing living standard of the consumers and globalization of the food & beverage industry has led to the rise in the demand of gourmet salts. The gourmet salts are more expensive than table salt as the expenses required for various stages of harvesting, packaging, labeling, merchandising, and marketing are higher. These salts are also infused with herbs, spices and flavors such as garlic, onion, chili, paprika, pepper, and so on.
The increasing application of gourmet salts in traditional cuisines is one of the driving factors of the market. The increasing food channels and cookery shows are also leading to the increasing awareness about the use of gourmet salts in the food. Gourmet salts are used in traditional dishes to impart the flavors of the regions that the food are native to. Fleur de sel is one of the widely used gourmet salts used on roasted meat, salads, vegetable dishes, and so on.
The report analyzes various types of gourmet salts, their applications, and geography. The types segment studies the market size in terms of value and volume of these salts in each region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (ROW)). The market is further segmented on the basis of the key countries in the region.
The report further provides qualitative analysis of the leading players, with a clear insight on the development strategies preferred. The report also includes a chronology of the developments with respect to new products and their applications. The key players, such as Morton Salt, Inc. (U.S.), Saltworks, Inc. (U.S.), Cargill, Inc. (U.S.), and Murray River Gourmet Salt (Australia), have been profiled in this report.
FIGURE 1 GOURMET SALT MARKET SIZE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2013 VS. 2019 ($MILLION) p - Projected Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis
The size of the gourmet salts market, in terms of value, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2014 to 2019. In 2013, the market was dominated by Europe. The production and consumption of gourmet salts such as fleur de sel, and sel gris are mainly observed in the European countries such as Spain and France. North America is projected to grow at the highest growth rate during the projected period.
The increasing application of gourmet salts in traditional cuisines is one of the driving factors of the market. The increasing food channels and cookery shows are also leading to the increasing awareness about the use of gourmet salts in the food. Gourmet salts are used in traditional dishes to impart the flavors of the regions that the food are native to. Fleur de sel is one of the widely used gourmet salts used on roasted meat, salads, vegetable dishes, and so on.
The report analyzes various types of gourmet salts, their applications, and geography. The types segment studies the market size in terms of value and volume of these salts in each region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (ROW)). The market is further segmented on the basis of the key countries in the region.
The report further provides qualitative analysis of the leading players, with a clear insight on the development strategies preferred. The report also includes a chronology of the developments with respect to new products and their applications. The key players, such as Morton Salt, Inc. (U.S.), Saltworks, Inc. (U.S.), Cargill, Inc. (U.S.), and Murray River Gourmet Salt (Australia), have been profiled in this report.
FIGURE 1 GOURMET SALT MARKET SIZE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2013 VS. 2019 ($MILLION) p - Projected Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis
The size of the gourmet salts market, in terms of value, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2014 to 2019. In 2013, the market was dominated by Europe. The production and consumption of gourmet salts such as fleur de sel, and sel gris are mainly observed in the European countries such as Spain and France. North America is projected to grow at the highest growth rate during the projected period.
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Key Take-Aways
1.2 Report Description
1.3 Markets Covered
1.4 Stakeholders
1.5 Research Methodology
1.5.1 Market Size Estimation
1.5.2 Market Crackdown & Data Triangulation
1.5.3 Assumptions Made For The Report
1.5.4 Periodization Considered For The Gourmet Salts Market
1.5.5 Key Data Points Taken From Secondary Sources
1.5.6 Key Data Points Taken From Primary Sources
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4 INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Core Industry Analysis
4.2.1 Seasoning & Spices
4.2.2 Gourmet Food
4.3 Gourmet Salts
4.3.1 Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.2 Industry Insight
4.3.2.1 Shift From Table Salt To Gourmet Salts
4.4 Market Share Analysis
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Growing Exotic Tastes Among Consumers
5.2 History Of Salt
5.3 Market Statistics
5.3.1 Salt Market
5.3.2 Gourmet Salts Market
6 MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Winning Imperative
6.2.1 R&D Initiatives For Producing More Flavors
6.3 Burning Issue
6.3.1 Concerns Regarding Quality Of Gourmet Salts
6.3.2 Cash Claims Less Difference Between Gourmet Salts & Table Salt
6.4 Market Dynamics
6.4.1 Drivers
6.4.1.1 Increasing Applications Of Gourmet Salts
6.4.1.1.1 Traditional Cuisines
6.4.1.1.2 Professional Cooks In Luxury Hotels
6.4.1.2 Advantages Related To Natural Sea Salts
6.4.1.3 High Profit Margin For Retailers
6.4.2 Restraints
6.4.2.1 Gourmet Salts Are More Expensive
6.4.2.2 Lack Of Awareness About Gourmet Salts
6.4.3 Opportunities
6.4.3.1 Increasing Food & Cookery Shows
6.4.3.2 Rising Gourmet Restaurants Throughout The World
6.5 Porter’s Five Forces
6.5.1 Degree Of Competition
6.5.2 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
6.5.3 Bargaining Power Of Buyers
6.5.4 Threat Of New Entrants
6.5.5 Threat Of Substitutes
7 GOURMET SALTS MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fleur De Sel
7.3 Sel Gris
7.4 Himalayan Salt
7.5 Flake Salts
7.6 Specialty Gourmet Salts
7.6.1 Flavored Salts
7.6.2 Smoked Salts
7.7 Other Gourmet Salts
7.7.1 Italian Sea Salt
7.7.2 Hawaiian Salt
7.8 North America: Gourmet Salts Market, By Type
7.9 Europe: Gourmet Salts Market, By Type
7.10 Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market, By Type
7.11 Row: Gourmet Salts Market, By Type
8 GOURMET SALTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Bakery & Confectionery Products
8.3 Meat & Poultry Products
8.4 Seafood Products
8.5 Sauces & Savories
8.6 Other Applications
8.7 Fleur De Sel Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
8.8 Sel Gris Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
8.9 Himalayan Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
8.10 Flake Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
8.11 Specialty Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
8.12 Other Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
9 GOURMET SALTS MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.2.3 Mexico
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 U.K.
9.3.2 Italy
9.3.3 France
9.3.4 Germany
9.3.5 Spain
9.3.6 Rest Of Europe
9.4 Asia-Pacific
9.4.1 China
9.4.2 India
9.4.3 Japan
9.4.4 Australia
9.4.5 New Zealand
9.4.6 Rest Of Asia-Pacific
9.5 Rest Of The World
9.5.1 Latin America
9.5.2 The Middle East
9.5.3 Other Countries Of Row
10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Saltworks: The Most Active Company
10.3 Moderately Competitive Market
10.4 New Product Launches: Most Preferred Strategic Approach
10.5 Key Market Strategies
10.6 Agreements, Partnerships & Collaborations
10.7 New Product/ Technology Launches
10.8 Investments & Expansions
11 COMPANY PROFILES (COMPANY AT A GLANCE, RECENT FINANCIALS, PRODUCTS & SERVICES, STRATEGIES & INSIGHTS, & RECENT DEVELOPMENTS)
11.1 Alaska Pure Sea Salt Co.
11.2 Amagansett Sea Salt Co.
11.3 Cargill, Incorporated
11.4 Cheetham Salt Ltd.
11.5 Infosa
11.6 Maldon Crystal Salt Co.
11.7 Morton Salt, Inc.
11.8 Murray River Salt
11.9 Pyramid Salt Pty.Ltd.
11.10 Saltworks, Inc. (Details On Company At A Glance, Recent Financials, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, & Recent Developments Might Not Be Captured In Case Of Unlisted Companies.)
1.1 Key Take-Aways
1.2 Report Description
1.3 Markets Covered
1.4 Stakeholders
1.5 Research Methodology
1.5.1 Market Size Estimation
1.5.2 Market Crackdown & Data Triangulation
1.5.3 Assumptions Made For The Report
1.5.4 Periodization Considered For The Gourmet Salts Market
1.5.5 Key Data Points Taken From Secondary Sources
1.5.6 Key Data Points Taken From Primary Sources
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4 INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Core Industry Analysis
4.2.1 Seasoning & Spices
4.2.2 Gourmet Food
4.3 Gourmet Salts
4.3.1 Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.2 Industry Insight
4.3.2.1 Shift From Table Salt To Gourmet Salts
4.4 Market Share Analysis
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Growing Exotic Tastes Among Consumers
5.2 History Of Salt
5.3 Market Statistics
5.3.1 Salt Market
5.3.2 Gourmet Salts Market
6 MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Winning Imperative
6.2.1 R&D Initiatives For Producing More Flavors
6.3 Burning Issue
6.3.1 Concerns Regarding Quality Of Gourmet Salts
6.3.2 Cash Claims Less Difference Between Gourmet Salts & Table Salt
6.4 Market Dynamics
6.4.1 Drivers
6.4.1.1 Increasing Applications Of Gourmet Salts
6.4.1.1.1 Traditional Cuisines
6.4.1.1.2 Professional Cooks In Luxury Hotels
6.4.1.2 Advantages Related To Natural Sea Salts
6.4.1.3 High Profit Margin For Retailers
6.4.2 Restraints
6.4.2.1 Gourmet Salts Are More Expensive
6.4.2.2 Lack Of Awareness About Gourmet Salts
6.4.3 Opportunities
6.4.3.1 Increasing Food & Cookery Shows
6.4.3.2 Rising Gourmet Restaurants Throughout The World
6.5 Porter’s Five Forces
6.5.1 Degree Of Competition
6.5.2 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
6.5.3 Bargaining Power Of Buyers
6.5.4 Threat Of New Entrants
6.5.5 Threat Of Substitutes
7 GOURMET SALTS MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fleur De Sel
7.3 Sel Gris
7.4 Himalayan Salt
7.5 Flake Salts
7.6 Specialty Gourmet Salts
7.6.1 Flavored Salts
7.6.2 Smoked Salts
7.7 Other Gourmet Salts
7.7.1 Italian Sea Salt
7.7.2 Hawaiian Salt
7.8 North America: Gourmet Salts Market, By Type
7.9 Europe: Gourmet Salts Market, By Type
7.10 Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market, By Type
7.11 Row: Gourmet Salts Market, By Type
8 GOURMET SALTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Bakery & Confectionery Products
8.3 Meat & Poultry Products
8.4 Seafood Products
8.5 Sauces & Savories
8.6 Other Applications
8.7 Fleur De Sel Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
8.8 Sel Gris Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
8.9 Himalayan Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
8.10 Flake Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
8.11 Specialty Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
8.12 Other Gourmet Salts Market, By Application
9 GOURMET SALTS MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.2.3 Mexico
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 U.K.
9.3.2 Italy
9.3.3 France
9.3.4 Germany
9.3.5 Spain
9.3.6 Rest Of Europe
9.4 Asia-Pacific
9.4.1 China
9.4.2 India
9.4.3 Japan
9.4.4 Australia
9.4.5 New Zealand
9.4.6 Rest Of Asia-Pacific
9.5 Rest Of The World
9.5.1 Latin America
9.5.2 The Middle East
9.5.3 Other Countries Of Row
10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Saltworks: The Most Active Company
10.3 Moderately Competitive Market
10.4 New Product Launches: Most Preferred Strategic Approach
10.5 Key Market Strategies
10.6 Agreements, Partnerships & Collaborations
10.7 New Product/ Technology Launches
10.8 Investments & Expansions
11 COMPANY PROFILES (COMPANY AT A GLANCE, RECENT FINANCIALS, PRODUCTS & SERVICES, STRATEGIES & INSIGHTS, & RECENT DEVELOPMENTS)
11.1 Alaska Pure Sea Salt Co.
11.2 Amagansett Sea Salt Co.
11.3 Cargill, Incorporated
11.4 Cheetham Salt Ltd.
11.5 Infosa
11.6 Maldon Crystal Salt Co.
11.7 Morton Salt, Inc.
11.8 Murray River Salt
11.9 Pyramid Salt Pty.Ltd.
11.10 Saltworks, Inc. (Details On Company At A Glance, Recent Financials, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, & Recent Developments Might Not Be Captured In Case Of Unlisted Companies.)
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Gourmet Salts Market Estimation
Table 2 Types Of Salts & Their Applications
Table 3 History Of Salt
Table 4 Gourmet Salts & Their Applications
Table 5 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 6 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 7 Fleur De Sel Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 8 Fleur De Sel Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 9 Texture Of Sel Gris & Their Applications
Table 10 Sel Gris Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 11 Sel Gris Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 12 Himalayan Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 13 Himalayan Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 14 Flake Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 15 Flake Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 16 Specialty Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 17 Specialty Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 18 Other Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 19 Other Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 20 North America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 21 North America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 22 Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 23 Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 24 Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 25 Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 26 Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 27 Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 28 Gourmet Salts & Their Applications
Table 29 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 30 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 31 Gourmet Salts In Bakery & Confectionery Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 32 Gourmet Salts In Bakery & Confectionery Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 33 Gourmet Salts In Meat & Poultry Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 34 Gourmet Salts In Meat & Poultry Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 35 Gourmet Salts In Seafood Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 36 Gourmet Salts In Seafood Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 37 Gourmet Salts In Sauces & Savories Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 38 Gourmet Salts In Sauces & Savories Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 39 Gourmet Salts In Other Applications Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 40 Gourmet Salts In Other Applciations Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 41 Fleur De Sel Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 42 Fleur De Sel Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 43 Sel Gris Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 44 Sel Gris Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 45 Himalayan Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 46 Himalayan Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 47 Flake Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 48 Flake Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 49 Specialty Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 50 Specialty Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 51 Other Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 52 Other Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 53 Gourmet Salts, By Country
Table 54 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 55 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 56 North America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 57 North America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 58 U.S.: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 59 U.S.: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 60 Canada: Gourmet Salt Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 61 Canada: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 62 Mexico: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 63 Mexico: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 64 Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 65 Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 66 U.K.: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 67 U.K.: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 68 Italy: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 69 Italy: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 70 France: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 71 France: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 72 Germany: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 73 Germany: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 74 Spain: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 75 Spain: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 76 Rest Of Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 77 Rest Of Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 78 Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 79 Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 80 China: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 81 China: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 82 India: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 83 India: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 84 Japan: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 85 Japan: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 86 Australia: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 87 Australia: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 88 New Zealand: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 89 New Zealand: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 90 Rest Of Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 91 Rest Of Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 92 Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 93 Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 94 Latin America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 95 Latin America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 96 The Middle East: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 97 The Middle East: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 98 Other Countries Of Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 99 Other Countries Of Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 100 Agreements, Partnerships & Collaborations, 2011
Table 101 New Product/Technology Launches, 2010-2014
Table 102 Investments & Expansions, 2011-2012
Table 103 Alaska Pure: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 104 Amagansett: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 105 Cargill: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 106 Cheetham Salt: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 107 Infosa: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 108 Maldon: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 109 Morton Salt: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 110 Murray River: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 111 Pyramid Salt: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 112 Saltworks: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 1 Gourmet Salts Market Estimation
Table 2 Types Of Salts & Their Applications
Table 3 History Of Salt
Table 4 Gourmet Salts & Their Applications
Table 5 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 6 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 7 Fleur De Sel Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 8 Fleur De Sel Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 9 Texture Of Sel Gris & Their Applications
Table 10 Sel Gris Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 11 Sel Gris Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 12 Himalayan Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 13 Himalayan Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 14 Flake Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 15 Flake Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 16 Specialty Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 17 Specialty Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 18 Other Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 19 Other Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 20 North America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 21 North America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 22 Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 23 Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 24 Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 25 Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 26 Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 27 Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 28 Gourmet Salts & Their Applications
Table 29 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 30 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 31 Gourmet Salts In Bakery & Confectionery Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 32 Gourmet Salts In Bakery & Confectionery Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 33 Gourmet Salts In Meat & Poultry Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 34 Gourmet Salts In Meat & Poultry Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 35 Gourmet Salts In Seafood Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 36 Gourmet Salts In Seafood Products Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 37 Gourmet Salts In Sauces & Savories Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 38 Gourmet Salts In Sauces & Savories Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 39 Gourmet Salts In Other Applications Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 40 Gourmet Salts In Other Applciations Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 41 Fleur De Sel Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 42 Fleur De Sel Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 43 Sel Gris Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 44 Sel Gris Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 45 Himalayan Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 46 Himalayan Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 47 Flake Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 48 Flake Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 49 Specialty Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 50 Specialty Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 51 Other Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 52 Other Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 53 Gourmet Salts, By Country
Table 54 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 55 Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 56 North America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 57 North America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 58 U.S.: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 59 U.S.: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 60 Canada: Gourmet Salt Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 61 Canada: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 62 Mexico: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 63 Mexico: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 64 Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 65 Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 66 U.K.: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 67 U.K.: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 68 Italy: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 69 Italy: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 70 France: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 71 France: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 72 Germany: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 73 Germany: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 74 Spain: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 75 Spain: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 76 Rest Of Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 77 Rest Of Europe: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 78 Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 79 Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 80 China: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 81 China: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 82 India: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 83 India: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 84 Japan: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 85 Japan: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 86 Australia: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 87 Australia: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 88 New Zealand: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 ($Million)
Table 89 New Zealand: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 90 Rest Of Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 91 Rest Of Asia-Pacific: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 92 Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 93 Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (Tons)
Table 94 Latin America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 95 Latin America: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 96 The Middle East: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 97 The Middle East: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 98 Other Countries Of Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million)
Table 99 Other Countries Of Row: Gourmet Salts Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons)
Table 100 Agreements, Partnerships & Collaborations, 2011
Table 101 New Product/Technology Launches, 2010-2014
Table 102 Investments & Expansions, 2011-2012
Table 103 Alaska Pure: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 104 Amagansett: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 105 Cargill: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 106 Cheetham Salt: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 107 Infosa: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 108 Maldon: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 109 Morton Salt: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 110 Murray River: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 111 Pyramid Salt: Products & Their Descriptions
Table 112 Saltworks: Products & Their Descriptions
Gourmet salts differ from common salts by their high mineral and moisture content with aesthetic and aromatic qualities. These salts are used in both, traditional and avant-garde cooking. These salts are mostly unrefined, hand-harvested, lack additive and are lower on sodium chloride. Gourmet salts are expensive owing to their rarity, their variegated distinct flavors, colors, and appeal that add value to the dish, and their mineral content. Their price and preference also depend on the fact that they are hand-harvested from atypical sources and places that popularly considered exotic. These salts are used in traditional cuisines for dressing or seasoning to impart the dish’s native flavor. Gourmet salts are also used in preserving and canning food items by hydrating and tenderizing them.
The gourmet salts are available in wide varieties such as fleur de sel, sel gris, Himalayan salt, and flake salts. The gourmet salts finds application in foods, including beef, pork, poultry meat, seafood, sauces, and roasted vegetables. They are also blended with spices and flavors such as garlic, onion, chili, paprika, and pepper. Gourmet salts, with their variegated textures and flavors, enhance the organoleptic qualities of the food. The chefs in restaurants are increasing the use of gourmet salts in the dishes to impart a natural flavor and make it more presentable. The lack of awareness about the uses of gourmet salt is one of the restraints of this market.
The report provides a complete analysis of the leading players in the gourmet salts industry, the key segments accounting for majority of the shares, with a clear insight and commentary on the developments and trends. The report also includes a chronology of developments with respect to new products and their applications. The market dynamics is also attributed to the growing demands for salts that are low on sodium chloride for fine dining. The gourmet salt companies successfully abide by the regulations made by government agencies concerning the quality of the salts.
With a huge market potential and the growing consumer preference, the market is likely to witness a considerable growth in the coming years. Market drivers, restraints, and opportunities are discussed in detail in this research study. Market share by key players and countries is also analyzed in this report.
