Segments - Cocoa Based Polyphenols Market by Application (Dietary Supplements, Functional Beverages, Functional Foods, and Others) and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The cocoa based polyphenols market size was valued at nearly USD 12.8 Bn in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 18.8 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period, 2023 – 2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the growing health consciousness and increased spending on healthy living.
Polyphenol compounds are found naturally in plant foods, fruits, dark chocolate, wine vegetables, herbs, spices, and tea. They neutralize harmful free radicals that have the potential to damage the human body cells increasing the risk of diabetes, heart diseases, and even cancerous growths. Adequate intake of cocoa based polyphenols has been found to be effective for metabolic and endocrine-related disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and in cancer prevention.
Polyphenols found in cocoa act against the root cause of many chronic illnesses by reducing inflammation. Polyphenols have prebiotic effects on the human body by increasing good bacteria in the gut that improves preventive power and controls weight. Improvements in brain functions, blood sugar levels, heart diseases, and digestion have been observed through supervised intake of cocoa based polyphenols. Cocoa beans are rich sources of flavan-3-ols that aid the human cardiovascular system.
Cocoa beans are bitter in taste with highly concentrated polyphenols as constituent ingredients. Cocoa beans primarily contain proanthocyanidins (58%), catechins (37%), and anthocyanidins (4%) as polyphenol content. Epicatechin which makes up a major constituent share with 35% is majorly found in cocoa beans along with gallocatechin and epigallocatechin in lesser amounts. 5-6% of soluble polyphenol content is found in fresh cocoa beans.
The market report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the cocoa based polyphenols market. A surge in demand for immunity-boosting products was observed, which positively influenced the cocoa based polyphenols market. Sales of flavonoids, resveratrol, phenolic acid supplements, curcumin, polyphenolic amides, and lignans grew which boosted the sale of these products having cocoa based polyphenols as essential ingredients.
Polyphenols are phytochemicals having antioxidant capabilities. Antioxidants benefit in preventing neurological disorders, aging, skin-related issues, cardiovascular illnesses, cancer, and diabetes. The market for cocoa based polyphenols is expected to expand predominantly in the functional food sector due to the growing health awareness of consumers.
The availability of cheaper health-benefiting substitutes such as soybean oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil, and shea butter may hinder the market growth. Consumers have to shell out additional expenses for functional foods that are much more costly than traditional foods which may impact the market growth of cocoa based polyphenols.
A significant rise in R&D investments for health supplement product development is anticipated to create opportunities in the cocoa based polyphenols market. Increased living standards coupled with growing health awareness in developed countries are expected to create expansion opportunities for market growth in the forecast period.
The report on the global cocoa based polyphenols market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Cocoa Based Polyphenols Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2020 – 2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Application (Dietary Supplements, Functional Beverages, Functional Foods, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Nutra Ingredients Limited; Diana Food; Cocoa Processing Company; Blommer Chocolate Company; Castronovo Chocolate; Favarger; Felchlin; Ghirardelli; Askinosie Chocolate; Polyphenols AS; ADM; Barry Callebaut; Kemin Industries; Naturex S.A; Ajinomoto Natural Specialities; Sabinsa; BERKEM; Barry Callebaut; and Mars Incorporated. |
Based on the application segment, the cocoa based polyphenols market is divided into dietary supplements, functional beverages, functional foods, and others.
The functional beverages segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the projection period, owing to the notable surge in organic food and beverages manufacturing companies designed specifically for cardiovascular protection. Polyphenol consumption is beneficial to human health due to its antioxidant properties. Effectiveness in weight control has resulted in the rising demand for cocoa based polyphenols across age groups boosting the segment growth of functional beverages.
The dietary supplements segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market, owing to its properties of reducing blood pressure and an improvement in insulin sensitivity. Polyphenols are consumed as dietary supplements as they reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, inhibit the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), such as glycated hemoglobin, and protect pancreatic cells which are expected to boost segment growth in the forecast period.
In terms of region, the global cocoa based polyphenols market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa.
Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the projection period owing to the increasing demand for polyphenol intake with enhanced health consciousness in the region. Rising demand for plant-based healthy nutritious foods is expected to drive market growth in Asia Pacific, particularly in India, Japan, and Indonesia, in the upcoming years.
The cocoa based polyphenols market in North America is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace owing to the increasing number of dietary supplements intake by consumers. The demand for food products high in functional and nutritious elements with increased health focus is expected to enhance the market in North America.
Giants in functional food manufacturing in North America are actively involved in researching and exploring healthy food inventions which are expected to contribute to the cocoa-based polyphenols market in the region.
The global cocoa based polyphenols market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the cocoa based polyphenols market are Nutra Ingredients Limited; Diana Food; Cocoa Processing Company; Blommer Chocolate Company; Castronovo Chocolate; Favarger; Felchlin; Ghirardelli; Askinosie Chocolate; Polyphenols AS; ADM; Barry Callebaut; Kemin Industries; Naturex S.A; Ajinomoto Natural Specialities; Sabinsa; BERKEM; Barry Callebaut; and Mars Incorporated.
These companies adopted development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production expansion to expand their consumer base worldwide. The competitive landscape covers key insights into growth strategies adopted by major market players.
In May 2022, Barry Callebaut, a renowned Belgian-Swiss chocolate manufacturer, and cocoa processor launched Farm of the Future, a food system innovation hub, for promoting extensive cocoa farming research.