Objective of the Study

Overview

Plant extracts are substances obtained by extracting specific components from the tissues of plants using solvents or physical methods. These extracts are typically concentrated and used for their bioactive properties, flavor, aroma, or therapeutic benefits across various industries. This report analyzes usages of plant extracts such as essential oil, oleoresin, flavonoids, alkaloids, carotenoids, triterpenoids, phenolic, etc.  in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food & beverages, and nutraceuticals.

The adoption and usage level of essential oil significantly higher (~63%) comparing to other plant extracts; however, this ratio can vary significantly depending on the application area and regions.

Increasing consumer preference for natural ingredient and rising health awareness are witnessing to drive the demand and growth of plant extracts; and at the same time variability in raw material quality and higher dependence on supply chain could restrict the market growth.

This report discusses about various leading manufacturers of plant extract such as Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), International Flavors & Fragrance, Givaudan, Kerry Group, Dohler GmbH in terms of their product offerings, market shares, new innovations and futuristic strategies   

Primary Snippet

Essential oil is the primary plant extract derived and is in demand that could account for 60-65% of the overall market. Most of the plant extracts are derived form leaves and roots that are used mostly used in food & beverages and pharmaceutical industries. These two applications accounts for 75-80% of the demand.

Consumers nowadays preferring products free from synthetic additives, artificial colors, and preservatives. This will drive the demand globally that could achieve double digit growth rate

Sales Manager – Givaudan

Results

$US 36.9 Billion

(Market size in 2024)

Essential Oil

(Most attractive essential oil that contributes ~63.5% of the overall market)

11.4% Growth in Food & Beverages

(Food & Beverages is the fastest growing industry for Plant Extract; 11.4% during the period 2025-2035)

Leading Players

(Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), International Flavors & Fragrance, Givaudan, Kerry Group, and Dohler GmbH are the leading players that constitute more than 26% of the market share)

Conclusion:

Essential oil dominates the plant extract market with ~63% of market share and is set to maintain the statuesque with its faster growth rate comparing to other plant extracts, in the next 8-10 years. This is primarily due to functional benefits, broad applications, and consumer-driven trends toward natural and sustainable products..

The demand for other extracts is also expected to grow steadily due to their functional versatility, application-specific advantages, and increasing demand for natural and health-promoting ingredients across sectors.

Our Approach

Supply Side Approach

Demand Side Approach

Scroll to Top