The global sauces, dressings, and condiments market is predicted to reach a value of $143.9 billion, increasing from $115.3 billion in 2017, exhibiting a 3.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2018–2023), according to a report by P&S Intelligence. The launch of new flavors, introduction of low-fat substitutes, rise in the utilization of organic and natural ingredients, and increasing willingness of consumers to try international cuisines. On the basis of type, the market is divided into dips, table sauces, pastes & purees, pickled products, cooking ingredients, and others. 

Among all these, the table sauces division contributed the largest revenue share of more than 30.0% to the market in 2017, as table sauces are utilized extensively with snacks and fast foods as instant accompaniments. Table sauces are further of different types, namely horseradish sauce, chili sauce, mayonnaise, soy sauce, oyster sauce, mustard sauce, and barbecue sauce. The demand for tomato sauce has been the highest in the past among all the table sauces. 

The cooking ingredients division is predicted to grow at the fastest pace during the forecast period, owing to the increasing preference for home-cooked meals. When distribution channel is taken into consideration, the sauces, dressings, and condiments market is categorized into convenience stores, specialist retailers, supermarkets/hypermarkets, and others (which include internet retailers, non-grocery specialists, and mixed retailers). Out of all these, the convenience stores category is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period, both in terms of value and volume. 

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A key trend being witnessed in the sauces, dressings, and condiments market is the rising requirement for gluten-free and organic sauces. People these days are extensively becoming health-conscious, and hence are trying to cut back on foods that can have negative impact on their bodies. Due to this, the demand for gluten-free diet has increased. In addition to this, food & beverage companies that were conventionally offering sauces and other such products with gluten are now focusing on developing gluten-free products. 

In conclusion, the market is growing due to the rising disposable income of people and increasing focus towards organic and natural food choices.