According to a new report published by
Allied Market Research, titled, Phytosterols Market by Market type and
Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014-2022, the
global phytosterols market has generated $490 million in 2015, growing at a
CAGR of 9.62% during the forecast period to reach $935 million by 2022. In
2015, Beta-sitosterols type occupied three-fifths share in terms of revenue.
Increase in coronary diseases such as heart
disease (Atherosclerosis and heart attack), stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood
pressure, obesity, and peripheral vascular diseases, governmental approvals,
and advancements in technologies have fueled the growth of phytosterols. In
addition, the rise in awareness of health benefits associated with phytosterols
has propelled its demand among consumers. Furthermore, anti-aging and anti-cancerous
properties in phytosterols have increased its applications in the cosmetics and
pharmaceutical industries. Moreover, regulating bodies such as FDA and various
committees have approved the use of phytosterols in food items such as
sausages, bakery products, beverages, and others. Phytosterols blended with
food products can reduce various health problem like heart risks, coronary
heart diseases, increased cholesterol levels, and obesity and the market is
expected to find major acceptance in the coming years.
In 2015, beta-sitosterols accounted for a
major share, which facilitated the phytosterols market to grow with demand
owing to its large pool applications in the pharmaceutical sector followed by
campesterols with extensive applications in food and beverages. Furthermore,
the health benefits associated with phytosterols have stirred the market with
demand in blending food products with phytosterols. The technological
advancements such as vitro-culture and biosynthesis of plants and roots is anticipated
to drive the market with potential growth opportunities.
Key Findings of the Phytosterols
Market
- In the application segment,
pharmaceuticals occupied one-third share in 2015.
- The phytosterol market in Asia-Pacific is
anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period.
- In North America, the phytosterols market
in the pharmaceuticals segment is expected to grow with a CAGR of 9.7%
from 2016-2022.
- The campesterol type occupied more than
one-fourth share in 2015.
- In LAMEA, the phytosterols market in
-sitosterols segment is likely to achieve a CAGR of 9.1% during the
forecast period.
In 2015, Europe was the dominating market in
phytosterols, occupying more than two-fifths share followed by North America,
whereas the phytosterols market in Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow with a
CAGR of 9.9% from 2016-2022.
Top market players in this sector include
Archer Daniels Midlands, Cargill Incorporated, Pharmchem Laboratories Inc.,
BASF SE, E.I. DuPont De Nemours, Raisio plc, Arboris LLC, Unilever plc, Hyphyto
Inc., and Gustav Parmenteir GmbH.
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