The global carrageenan gum market is valued at USD 1.4 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 2.2 billion by 2036, expanding at a 4.5% CAGR, according to Fact.MR. The market was valued at USD 1.38 billion in 2025. Carrageenan is a hydrocolloid extracted from red seaweed. Manufacturers use it for thickening, stabilizing, gelling, and film forming. Demand remains strong...