Market Overview:
The global lecithin market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for lecithin from the food and beverage industry, rising awareness about the benefits of lecithin among consumers, and growing demand for bio-based products. However, volatility in prices of raw materials used in manufacturing lecithin may restrain the growth of this market during the forecast period. On the basis of type, soybean lecithin accounted for a major share of the global market in 2017. This segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2018 to 2030 due to its high nutritional value and health benefits such as reducing cholesterol levels and improving heart health.
Product Definition:
Lecithin is a phospholipid that is found in all cells of the body. It helps to keep cell membranes fluid and flexible and is also important for the transport of nutrients into and out of cells. Lecithin can also be used as a food additive to improve the texture and shelf life of foods.
Soybean Lecithin:
Soybean lecithin is a phospholipid, which is extracted from soybean. It has applications in various end-use industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food & beverages. Soybean lecithin acts as an emulsifier and helps in maintaining the viscosity of a product along with enhancing its texture.
Rapeseed Lecithin:
Rapeseed lecithin is a natural emulsifier used in the manufacturing of lecithin. It helps in maintaining the structure of phospholipids and lipoproteins present in blood cells. Rapeseed oil contains high levels of essential nutrients such as vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, iron and calcium which makes it beneficial for human consumption along with being useful for animal feed.
Application Insights:
The food and beverage segment led the global market in 2017. The product is widely used as emulsifiers, stabilizers, and foaming agents in various foods such as bakery products, dairy products, snacks & cereals. It is also used to manufacture ice cream and frozen desserts which are highly popular among the younger generation across the globe.
Rising demand for lecithin from several other application industries such as pharmaceuticals and personal care will drive growth over the forecast period. Lecithin has a high phospholipid content which makes it an ideal raw material for manufacturing nutritional supplements on a large scale basis owing to its cost-effectiveness along with low risk of contamination compared to other sources of fatty acids like soya bean oil or sunflower oil.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific was the largest market for global lecithin with a revenue share of over 40% in 2017. The region is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period as well due to high product demand from countries, such as China and Japan. In addition, growing awareness regarding nutritional enrichment products among consumers is anticipated to fuel industry growth in this region.
The food processing sector has witnessed significant development in India owing to increasing consumer preference for processed food products that are inexpensive and easy to prepare. This trend has encouraged various multinational companies based out of India, such as Britannia Superfine Ltd., BSF Group (BSF Food Products Pvt. Ltd.), Cargill Inc., and Roquette sarl (Roquette S.A.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for lecithin in food and beverage industry as a natural emulsifier is driving the growth of the lecithin market.
- Rising awareness about the health benefits of lecithin is another major factor propelling the growth of this market.
- Growing use of lecithin in personal care products is also contributing to its expansion.
- Rapidly expanding pharmaceuticals industry is providing numerous opportunities for the growth of this market in future years too. 5) The increasing demand from emerging economies such as China and India are expected to create new avenues for growth in this market over next few years
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Lecithin Market Research Report
By Type
Soybean Lecithin, Rapeseed Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin, Other Lecithins
By Application
Food and Beverage, Animal Feed, Medical Products, Other
By Companies
Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill, DowDuPont, Lipoid, Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, American Lecithin Company, Austrade, Denofa, Helian, Archer Daniels Midland, Lasenor, Lecico, Lekithos, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, NOW Foods, Prinova, Ruchi Soya Industries, Sime Darby Unimills, Sun Nutrafoods, VAV Life Sciences.
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
235
Number of Tables & Figures
165
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Lecithin Market Report Segments:
The global Lecithin market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Soybean Lecithin, Rapeseed Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin, Other Lecithins
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Food and Beverage, Animal Feed, Medical Products, Other
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Archer Daniels Midland
- Bunge
- Cargill
- DowDuPont
- Lipoid
- Stern-Wywiol Gruppe
- American Lecithin Company
- Austrade
- Denofa
- Helian
- Archer Daniels Midland
- Lasenor
- Lecico
- Lekithos
- Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
- NOW Foods
- Prinova
- Ruchi Soya Industries
- Sime Darby Unimills
- Sun Nutrafoods
- VAV Life Sciences.
Highlights of The Lecithin Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Soybean Lecithin
- Rapeseed Lecithin
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Other Lecithins
- By Application:
- Food and Beverage
- Animal Feed
- Medical Products
- Other
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Lecithin Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Lecithin is a phospholipid that is found in all cell membranes. It helps to keep the cell membrane fluid and allows nutrients and water to pass through it.
Some of the major companies in the lecithin market are Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill, DowDuPont, Lipoid, Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, American Lecithin Company, Austrade, Denofa, Helian, Archer Daniels Midland, Lasenor, Lecico, Lekithos, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, NOW Foods, Prinova, Ruchi Soya Industries, Sime Darby Unimills, Sun Nutrafoods, VAV Life Sciences..
The lecithin market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Lecithin Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Lecithin Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Lecithin Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Lecithin Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Lecithin Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Lecithin Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Lecithin Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Lecithin Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Soybean Lecithin
5.2.2 Rapeseed Lecithin
5.2.3 Sunflower Lecithin
5.2.4 Other Lecithins
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Lecithin Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Food and Beverage
6.2.2 Animal Feed
6.2.3 Medical Products
6.2.4 Other
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Lecithin Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Lecithin Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Soybean Lecithin
9.6.2 Rapeseed Lecithin
9.6.3 Sunflower Lecithin
9.6.4 Other Lecithins
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Food and Beverage
9.10.2 Animal Feed
9.10.3 Medical Products
9.10.4 Other
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Lecithin Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Soybean Lecithin
10.6.2 Rapeseed Lecithin
10.6.3 Sunflower Lecithin
10.6.4 Other Lecithins
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Food and Beverage
10.10.2 Animal Feed
10.10.3 Medical Products
10.10.4 Other
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Lecithin Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Soybean Lecithin
11.6.2 Rapeseed Lecithin
11.6.3 Sunflower Lecithin
11.6.4 Other Lecithins
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Food and Beverage
11.10.2 Animal Feed
11.10.3 Medical Products
11.10.4 Other
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Lecithin Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Soybean Lecithin
12.6.2 Rapeseed Lecithin
12.6.3 Sunflower Lecithin
12.6.4 Other Lecithins
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Food and Beverage
12.10.2 Animal Feed
12.10.3 Medical Products
12.10.4 Other
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Lecithin Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Soybean Lecithin
13.6.2 Rapeseed Lecithin
13.6.3 Sunflower Lecithin
13.6.4 Other Lecithins
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Lecithin Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Food and Beverage
13.10.2 Animal Feed
13.10.3 Medical Products
13.10.4 Other
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Lecithin Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Lecithin Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Archer Daniels Midland
14.3.2 Bunge
14.3.3 Cargill
14.3.4 DowDuPont
14.3.5 Lipoid
14.3.6 Stern-Wywiol Gruppe
14.3.7 American Lecithin Company
14.3.8 Austrade
14.3.9 Denofa
14.3.10 Helian
14.3.11 Archer Daniels Midland
14.3.12 Lasenor
14.3.13 Lecico
14.3.14 Lekithos
14.3.15 Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
14.3.16 NOW Foods
14.3.17 Prinova
14.3.18 Ruchi Soya Industries
14.3.19 Sime Darby Unimills
14.3.20 Sun Nutrafoods
14.3.21 VAV Life Sciences.
