The Global Market for Carotenoids

Report Code: FOD025H

Publish Date: Mar 2025

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Food

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Report Highlights

The global market for carotenoids is estimated to increase from $2.1 billion in 2024 to reach $2.9 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% from 2024 through 2029.

Report Includes

  • 45 data tables and 42 additional tables
  • An analysis of the global market for carotenoids
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with sales data for 2023, estimates for 2024, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2029
  • Evaluation of the overall market size for carotenoids and their corresponding market share analysis by product, source, application and region
  • Coverage of commercial carotenoids with insights into production technologies, market developments and market dynamics
  • Information on Annatto, Astaxanthin, Beta-carotene, Beta-apo-8-carotenal, Beta-apo-8-carotenal-ester, Canthaxanthin, Capsanthin and paprika extract, Lutein, Lycopene and Zeaxanthin, and coverage of their production processes, regulatory frameworks and applications
  • Discussion of the market potential for carotenoids, and forecasts of this market’s various segments and sub-segments
  • In-depth information concerning market drivers, opportunities, challenges and other demographic and economic factors that will drive demand for carotenoids
  • Review of the current market status, technology issues, industry value chain, Porter’s Five Forces, competitive landscape and R&D activity
  • Discussion of the industry’s ESG challenges and practices
  • Analysis of the leading companies’ market shares, proprietary technologies, strategic alliances, and other market strategies
  • Profiles of major players in the industry, including BASF, DSM Firmenich, Divi's Laboratories Ltd. and Givaudan

Report Scope

This report provides market projections for the global carotenoids market from 2024 through 2029. It also analyzes the market shares of leading companies. Based on source, the carotenoids market is segmented into synthetic and natural. Based on product, the market is segmented into astaxanthin, beta carotene, lutein, lycopene, canthaxanthin and others. It is further segmented by application into food and beverages, dietary supplements, feed and others. Regional estimates and forecasts include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and the rest of the world.

Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2023
Forecast period considered 2024-2029
Base year market size $2.0 billion
Market size forecast $2.9 billion
Growth rate CAGR of 6.7% for the forecast period of 2024-2029
Units considered $ Millions
Segments covered Source, Application, Product
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Rest of the World
Countries covered U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Poland, Denmark, Netherlands, China, Japan, India, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, UAE, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, Algeria
Key Market Drivers
  • Increasing Demand for Dietary Supplements 
  • Growing Animal Feed Industry
  • Rising Demand for Natural Color Additives
Companies studied
ALLIED BIOTECH CORP. BASF
BIOEXTRACTCYANOTECH CORP.
DIVI'S LABORATORIES LTD. DӦHLER GMBH
DSM-FIRMENICHE.I.D. - PARRY (INDIA) LTD.
EW NUTRITION FARBEST BRANDS
GIVAUDANKEMIN INDUSTRIES INC.
LYCORED NHU ZHEJIANG
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The estimated market size of the food carotenoids market will be $2.9 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 6.7%.
  • Increasing Demand for Dietary Supplements 
  • Growing Animal Feed Industry
  • Rising Demand for Natural Color Additives
The carotenoids market is segmented into astaxanthin, beta carotene, lutein, lycopene, canthaxanthin, and others based on product. It is further segmented by source into natural and synthetic and by application into food & beverages, feed, dietary supplements, and other applications. Regional estimates and forecasts include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Rest of the World.
The synthetic segment will continue to dominate the market by the end of 2029.
Europe holds the largest market share, driven by the increasing demand for dietary supplements and strict regulation on synthetic food color.

Analyst Credentials

BCC Research Team possesses expertise and experience in life and physical science domains. They specialize in offering valuable business insights, including industry analysis, competitor intelligence, strategic and financial analysis, and opportunity assessment. The team has in-depth knowledge of various sectors, including healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, IT, automation, advanced materials, and energy. They are proficient in qualitative and quantitative market intelligence providing clients with actionable insights. With a vast understanding of the competitive landscape, the team can support clients in making data-driven decisions to help them achieve a competitive edge in their respective markets.

Consulting Editor’s Credentials

Melissa Dueck brings more than 25 years of health industry experience to the consulting analyst role with expertise in pharmaceuticals, medical technologies, and hospital operations. Ms. Dueck holds an MBA in Health Care Management, an MPH in Global Health, and is a pending doctoral candidate. She has authored several industry-specific documents and is a well-respected, trusted contributor to the market intelligence community. Her writings are published in magazines, newspapers, and professional journals. She is also an experienced custom market research writer who has worked with a large variety of clients in many fields who require innumerable variations to research documents. Ms. Dueck serves the health and medical community through emergency room medical training, healthcare information system coordination, program implementation and evaluations, and strategic business oversight planning.

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Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: The Global Market for Carotenoids105Free
Chapter- 1: Executive Summary3Free
Chapter- 2: Market Overview7Free
Chapter- 3: Market Dynamics4Free
Chapter- 4: Patent Analysis3Free
Chapter- 5: Market Segmentation Analysis40Free
Chapter- 6: Competitive Intelligence6Free
Chapter- 7: Sustainability in Carotenoids Market: ESG Perspective 3Free
Chapter- 8: Appendix39Free
Published - May-2022| Analyst - BCC Publishing| Code - FOD025G

Report Highlights

The global carotenoid market should reach $2.7 billion by 2027 from $2.0 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% for the forecast period of 2022 to 2027.

Published - Jun-2018| Analyst - Andrew McWilliams| Code - FOD025F

Report Highlights

The global market for Carotenoids reached $1.5 billion in 2017 and should reach $2.0 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% for the period of 2017-2022

Published - Jul-2015| Analyst - Ulrich Marz| Code - FOD025E

Report Highlights

The global carotenoid market value was $1.5 billion in 2014. This market is expected to reach nearly $1.8 billion in 2019, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%.

Published - Sep-2011| Analyst - Ulrich Marz| Code - FOD025D

Report Highlights

The current market value of commercially used carotenoids is estimated at nearly $1.2 billion in 2010, with a chance to grow to $1.4 billion in 2018 with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%.

Published - Mar-2008| Analyst - Ulrich Marz| Code - FOD025C

Report Highlights

  • The global market for carotenoids was $766 million in 2007. This is expected to increase to $919 million by 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%.
  • Beta-carotene has the largest share of the market. Valued at $247 million in 2007, this segment is expected to be worth $285 million by 2015, a CAGR of 1.8%.
  • Most carotenoids are still produced by chemical synthesis and will remain so over the study period.
Published - Jun-2005| Analyst - Ulrich Marz| Code - FOD025B

Report Highlights

  • The current worldwide market value of all commercially-used carotenoids is estimated at $887 million for 2004 and expected to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 2.9% to just over $1 billion.
  • The largest outlet will remain feed, mainly because of the outstanding importance of astaxanthin and canthaxanthin.
  • The market value of beta-carotene was estimated at $242 million in 2004. Increasing competition from Asia has resulted in price pressure that will result in a very moderate 2.9% AAGR through 2009. Food still is the most important outlet, where it is widely used as a color.
  • The big marketing success of recent years is lutein when it was demonstrated that it could help reduce age-related macular degeneration. This pushed lutein’s market value up to $139 million in 2004.
Published - Aug-2000| Analyst - Ulrich Marz| Code - FOD025A

Report Highlights

  • The global carotenoid market is estimated to be $786 million, out of which food applications account for $209 million, feed applications for $462 million and pharmaceutical and OTC applications for $115 million.
  • The most important types of carotenoids are astaxanthin, with 28% of total sales, and b-carotene with a similar share. The third largest carotenoid is canthaxantin, with 19% of total sales. All other carotenoids show sales volumes in the range of $10 million to $80 million.
  • The global carotenoid market is supposed to increase to over $900 million in 2005. It is expected that the use of carotenoids will grow in all application segments, but mostly in the OTC sector as these products are among the most prominent for health conscious consumers.

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