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Global De-oiled Lecithin Market size was valued at around 236.50 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach a value of USD 453.43 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 7.5% over the forecast period (2024–2033).
The market for de-oiled lecithin, globally, is increasing gradually. It is because the consumer demand for natural and functional ingredients in different sectors is growing. De-oiled lecithin has become popular with its purified, concentrated form having less fat. It is a versatile ingredient which is used both in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and even animal feed sectors. De-oiled lecithin extracted from sources including soy, sunflower and rapeseed has the widely known emulsifying, stabilizing, and dispersing features, and has been found to be an indispensable additive in various types of product formulations. Its clean label appeal has furthered compatibility with all the allergen-free, non-GMO or organic trends in global markets.
The most important driver for the de-oiled lecithin market is food and beverages, as its usage has gained momentum among the manufacturers for using it in the bakery, confectionery, dairy, and processed food items to enhance the texture, increase shelf life, and enhance the stability of the flavour. Consumers aware of health consciousness have also risen the acceptance towards de-oiled lecithin as an added functional in health supplements as well as nutritionally fortified food, as their consumption is reported to improve their digestion, helps in better and healthy liver condition, and maintain cardiovascular health as well. However, the ever-increasing percentage of plant-based and veganism diets has placed a higher order for plant de-oiled source of lecithin on the market primarily from soy, sunflower origins.
De-oiled lecithin is used in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient in the drug formulation process. Its emulsifying and stabilizing property helps increase the bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients. In the cosmetics and personal care industry, de-oiled lecithin is utilized in skincare and haircare formulations as well as makeup products because it acts as a natural emulsifier and moisturizer in cosmetics, following the growing clean-label and green requirements for eco-friendly cosmetics. The animal feed industry utilizes the de-oiled lecithin for easy improvement in digestibility of feed and increasing nutrient uptake, particularly in the aquaculture and poultry segments.
Technological advancement in the extraction and processing process is fuelling market growth as the higher purity and consistency of the product along with efficiency can be achieved. Innovation has opened the doors to several industries' demand for lecithin-based products that have enhanced the scope of adoption. The volatility in the raw material price and regulatory barriers to obtain food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade certificates have restrained the market.
The market scope is segmented because of by Source, by Nature, by Method of extractions.
Based on the Source of the market is segmented into Soybean, Sunflower, Rapeseed & Canola, Eggs, Other sources.
The soybean segment dominated the global market for de-oiled lecithin mainly due to its accessibility, low cost, and suitability for use in various industries. Soybeans are one of the most accessible and easily cultivated sources of lecithin. Manufacturers prefer using soybeans since established infrastructure for processing soybeans ensures a regular supply of raw materials, making it possible to maintain production flow of de-oiled lecithin. Apart from excellent emulsifying, stabilizing, and dispersing properties, the lecithin derived from soybean also has applications in food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and animal feeds.
Another reason behind the dominance is that soy lecithin is clean-label friendly. Non-GMO and allergen-free varieties of soy lecithin help the product to meet consumer demand for natural and sustainable ingredients. In addition, relative to competitors such as sunflower or egg-derived lecithin, the cost of lecithin from soybeans further enhances the dominance of soy lecithin in the market. Moreover, its high yield for lecithin ensures a cost-effective solution for large-scale production, appealing to industries who want to enjoy the benefits without sacrificing quality and cost.
It is facing competition as sunflower lecithin is becoming a challenge for soybean in light of rising soy allergies and GMOs. Still, in light of its versatility, ease of access, and affordability, soybean still dominates the de-oiled lecithin market source segments.
Based on the Nature of the market is segmented into GMO, NON-GMO.
The NON-GMO segment dominated the global de-oiled lecithin market during the period, led by the growing consumer demand for natural, clean-label, and health-conscious products. Non-GMO de-oiled lecithin resonates with the growing fright over GMOs regarding their health implications and harm to the environment. Consumers are increasingly preferring products that are genetically not modified, especially in regions where regulatory barriers tighten the ropes of food safety considerably, thus Europe and North America. This trend has forced manufacturers to focus on non-GMO lecithin in their product lines, especially for food, beverage, and health supplement applications.
It is being used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, where clean labels dominate. The natural, transparent sourcing of non-GMO lecithin increases its appeal in such sectors because it supports sustainability and aligns with eco-conscious consumer values. As a premium ingredient, non-GMO lecithin makes products position well within the health-conscious and organic market segments.
The availability of non-GMO soybeans and sunflower seeds has also risen, and so have the improvement in extraction processes. In some countries, the regulatory framework also supports non-GMO ingredients. Thus, it is leading in the market due to consumer demand for safer, sustainable, and natural products, which is aligned with the non-GMO segment.
By region, Insights into the markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and MEA are provided by the study. Europe was the dominant region in the world market of de-oiled lecithin, mainly because that region pays much heed to clean-label and natural products. More concern amongst the consumers over transparency in food and beverages formulation has driven companies in the European region to accept de-oiled lecithin as it provided the natural emulsifying and stabilizing properties towards the food and beverage formulation. There are also a lot of food and pharmaceutical industries found in the region. De-oiled lecithin has many applications for functional foods, dietary supplements, and pharmaceutical formulation. Europe also has a regulatory scenario that is quite strict so it supports using high-quality and natural ingredients giving de-oiled lecithin an added advantage. Plus, demand of plant-based as well as vegan products in the European region is highly increased these days. Especially in Germany, France, and the UK, hence supporting the market dominance.
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the market with the highest growth rate among all other regional markets. The reasons include high population growth rates, higher disposable incomes, and increased health-consciousness in awareness of natural healthy ingredients. Besides, the increase in food and beverage consumption across the Asia-Pacific regions of China, India, and Japan has also been growing at a significantly increasing rate that supports the market demand for de-oiled lecithin, which is used in various bakery and confectionery products. In addition, the accelerated development of pharmaceutical and cosmetics in the Asia-Pacific regions, with a growing consumption of plant-based diets, will help drive the market. The region's rich availability of raw materials, such as soy and sunflower, also makes local production easier, lowering costs and further increasing growth potential.
In June 2021, Bunge Limited and IMCD Group BV inked a contract. According to the agreement, IMCD Group BV is authorised to distribute the entire BungeMaxx lecithin portfolio of Bunge Loders Croklaan in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, this arrangement satisfies the customer's desire for natural emulsifiers of the highest calibre and permits further expansion into important market niches within the European food sector.
In March 2021, STERN-WYWIOL GRUPPE has introduced a non-GMO and allergy-free alternative for chemically modified emulsifiers. The functionality of this ingredient exceeds expectations and provides a wide number of uses, for example in nutritional supplement products and plant-based milk alternatives. This ingredient enhances the bioavailability of fat-soluble nutrients. The introduction of SternPur SDH-50 is likely to help Stern-Wywiol Gruppe achieve broader offerings over its competitors while presenting their commitment to fulfilling consumer demands and inspiration.
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Study Period | 2024-32 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Estimated Forecast Year | 2024-32 |
Growth Rate | CAGR of 7.5% from 2024 to 2032 |
Segmentation | By Source, By Nature, By Method of extractions, By Region |
Unit | USD Billion |
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North America accounted for the highest xx% market share in terms of revenue in the De-oiled Lecithin market and is expected to expand at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the growing adoption of De-oiled Lecithin. The market in APAC is expected to witness significant growth and is expected to register a CAGR of xx% over upcoming years, because of the presence of key De-oiled Lecithin companies in economies such as Japan and China.
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15 Apr 2024
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