Segments - Lecithin Market by Applications (Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Feed, Nutrition & Supplements, and Others), Sources (Egg, Soy, Sunflower, and Others), and Regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global lecithin market size was USD 589.66 Million in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 1.14 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 7.7% during 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to growing prevalence of lifestyle-related health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, osteoporosis, and diabetes has increased consumer demand for dietary components such as lecithin.
Lecithin is a naturally occurring lipid that is required for the proper functioning of the body's cells. A variety of foods, including egg yolks, sunflower seeds, and soybeans are high in this nutrient. Lecithin is a chemical that has found applications in drug research and is widely utilized in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Lecithin is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s and dementia. Eczema, liver illness, gallbladder disease, excessive cholesterol, depression, and anxiety are also treated with it. Lecithin is also used as a food additive to avoid component separation. It can also be used as a lubricant or emulsifier in the preparation of processed meats and ready-to-eat meals.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the demand and supply of global lecithin market. Lockdown across the globe, supply chain disorders, and oscillating supply of raw materials forced manufacturers to shut down production leading to unfortunate decline in market growth. Launch of vaccines to combat the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to contribute to the market growth over the forecast period.
Increasing use as an additive in many foods products is anticipated to fuel the market during the forecast period.
Rising demand for ready-to-eat foods is expected to propel the market.
Growing demand of healthy food is estimated to fuel the market in the coming years.
Increasing consumption of lecithin as a medicine leads to increasing demand in medical industries which is anticipated to boost the market.
Rapid growth of the food and beverage’s industry is major factors driving the market in the coming years.
Gaining acceptance in the cosmetics sector is expected to create immense opportunities for the market players.
The report on the global lecithin 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 |
Lecithin Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Applications (Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Feed, Nutrition & Supplements, and Others), Sources (Egg, Soy, Sunflower, 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 |
Lipoid GmbH; DuPont de Nemours, Inc.; Wilmar International; Cargill Inc.; Archer Daniels Midland Company |
Based on applications, the global lecithin market growth is divided into food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, feed, nutrition & supplements, and other segments. The nutrition & supplements segment is expected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period owing to major change in healthcare from therapeutic procedures to prevention management, making it a key development factor for the industry under consideration.
On the basis of sources, the global lecithin industry is segmented into egg, soy, sunflower, and others. The soy segment is expected to hold a key share of the market in the coming years owing to wide availability of lecithin and strong demand for soy-based lecithin is the rising middle-class population.
On the basis of regions, the global lecithin market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. The regional market growth can be attributed to rising prevalence of health and diet-related issues. Moreover, growing knowledge of chronic illnesses, along with rising levels of disposable cash, has motivated initiatives to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
The global lecithin market share has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global lecithin market include Lipoid GmbH; DuPont de Nemours, Inc; Wilmar International; Cargill Inc.; Archer Daniels Midland Company.
Some of these players are using several market strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to enhance their market shares.