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The global lecithin market reached a volume of 418.9 KMT in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% during 2024-2032 to reach a volume of 584.6 KMT by 2032.
Lecithin enhances the blending and moisture retention in bakery products as well as improves the mouthfeel in dairy alternatives. Non-GMO liquid and powdered lecithin as well as organic and speciality lecithin solutions have found applications in confectioneries, bakery products, and infant nutrition.
In the pharmaceutical sector, lecithin finds application as an excipient. It acts as an emulsifier to stabilise combinations of liquids that are not soluble in one another. It also improves the bioavailability of lipid-soluble components. While powdered lecithin acts as a releasing agent in capsules and dispersing agent in oral tablets, liquid lecithin finds increased application in stabilising medicated creams, skin lotions, and ointments.
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Growing use of non-GMO lecithin; increasing demand from the cosmetic sector, and use in food applications are positively impacting the lecithin market growth
Date | Company | Event |
Mar 2023 | Caldic | Caldic and Connell completed their merger, creating a new global growth platform in ingredients and speciality chemicals distribution. |
Nov 2022 | Novastell | Novastell announced the launch of a range of lecithin granules for use in food and beverage applications. |
Nov 2022 | Lactalis | Lactalis Ingredients launched a range of instant whey protein concentrates (IWPC) that feature sunflower lecithin. |
Aug 2022 | Louis Dreyfus Company Agricultural Industries | Louis Dreyfus Company Agricultural Industries (LDC), a global agribusiness, expanded its operations in Claypool, Indiana, with a new lecithin plant. |
Trends | Impact |
Growing demand for non-GMO lecithin | The growing demand for clean-label food products is compelling manufacturers to substitute synthetic stabilisers and emulsifying agents with organic, natural, and non-GMO lecithin. |
Expansion of the cosmetics sector | Changing beauty standards and health awareness as well as the expansion of social media have shifted consumers' concerns towards self-care, increasing the adoption of lecithin as an ingredient in cosmetic products. |
Lecithin use in food applications | Due to its health-promoting, and emulsifying properties, lecithin is extensively used as a natural emulsifier, preservative, and fatty acid in food. |
Crude lecithin can be sourced as a by-product of vegetable oil production, reducing waste by utilising more of the original plant, and is increasingly being used in a variety of food products to improve shelf-stability while serving as a sustainable ingredient.
With the increasing inclination towards organic products, clean-label and traceable ingredients, the usage of non-GMO lecithin is surging, especially in Asia.
Moreover, manufacturers are attempting to develop lecithin with improved properties to ensure a better control over its physicochemical or organoleptic parameters during its production, which is likely to expand its usage in pharmaceuticals and animal feed applications, among others.
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“Global Lecithin Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup | Categories |
Source | Soy, Sunflower, Rapeseed, Others |
Form | Liquid, Powder, Granules |
End Use | Food and Beverages, Animal Feed, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Others |
Region | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Powdered form dominates the global lecithin market share
Powdered form acts as a releasing agent in capsules and a dispersing agent in oral tablets. In bakeries, powdered lecithin stabilises bread formation while in restaurants it enhances the texture of dressings and sauces. Easily miscible natural sunflower lecithin powder is an ideal substitute for artificial emulsifiers or chemically modified lecithin in oil-in-water emulsions.
Liquid lecithin is consumed to stabilise or emulsify mixtures with high-fat contents, especially in the cosmetics and confectionery sectors.
Granulated lecithin has a low-calorie count and is majorly added to low-carb items or instant food products. Lecithin granules are produced using special machinery so that they are high quality and can be easily incorporated into recipes.
The key market players are increasingly transitioning to non-GMO lecithin, aided by the rising demand for clean label food products
Company | Founded | Headquarters | Services |
Archer Daniels Midland Company | 1902 | United States | Provides lecithin products including Yelkin, Ultralec, Beakin, Performix, and Thermolec |
Bunge Limited | 1818 | United States | Specialises in sunflower lecithins, soybean lecithins, and canola lecithin |
Cargill, Incorporated | 1865 | United States | Offers canola lecithin, deoiled lecithin, fluid lecithin, fractionated deoiled and fluid lecithin, among others. |
Caldic B.V. | 1970 | Netherlands | The company offers lecithin sourced from soy, sunflower, and canola |
Other notable players operating in the global lecithin market include Fismer Lecithin GmbH, Lecilite Ingredients Pvt Ltd, Lipoid GmbH, and Sternchemie GmbH & Co. KG, among others. The manufacturers are upgrading their product portfolios and incorporating the latest capabilities to innovate their offerings and meet the evolving demands of consumers.
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In the Asia Pacific, the popularity of ready-to-eat foods, due to changing consumer lifestyles in countries like China and India, combined with rising consumer disposable income, fuel lecithin demand. According to USDA, China, Japan, and India are witnessing a rise in consumption of baked goods, further increasing the demand for emulsifiers such as lecithin. Some of the key manufacturers of lecithin in the region include Bunge, Sonic Biochem, and GIIAVA.
In North America, the need for non-transgenic foods is raising the demand for non-GMO lecithin in natural ingredient-based food products. Large supermarket chains such as Walmart Inc, and The Kroger Co. offer organic lecithin products. The trend towards a cleaner food label drives the demand for natural speciality functional lecithin in bakery and confections.
Further, Latin America accounts for about 55% of the world’s soybean supply. The rising production of soybean due to favourable climatic conditions and rapid expansion of farmland is supporting the market for soy lecithin.
REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
Base Year | 2023 |
Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Market Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Lecithin Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Lecithin Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Lecithin Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Lecithin Market by Source
8.4.1 Soy
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Sunflower
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.3 Rapeseed
8.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.4 Others
8.5 Global Lecithin Market by Form
8.5.1 Liquid
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Powder
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.3 Granules
8.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6 Global Lecithin Market by End Use
8.6.1 Food and Beverages
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Animal Feed
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Pharmaceuticals
8.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Personal Care and Cosmetics
8.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.5 Others
8.7 Global Lecithin Market by Region
8.7.1 North America
8.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.2 Europe
8.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.3 Asia Pacific
8.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.4 Latin America
8.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.5 Middle East and Africa
8.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code- 292320)
16.1 Major Exporting Countries
16.1.1 By Value
16.2 Major Importing Countries
16.2.1 By Value
17 Price Analysis
18 Competitive Landscape
18.1 Market Structure
18.2 Company Profiles
18.2.1 Archer Daniels Midland Company
18.2.1.1 Company Overview
18.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.1.4 Certifications
18.2.2 Bunge Limited
18.2.2.1 Company Overview
18.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.2.4 Certifications
18.2.3 Cargill, Incorporated
18.2.3.1 Company Overview
18.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.3.4 Certifications
18.2.4 Caldic B.V.
18.2.4.1 Company Overview
18.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.4.4 Certifications
18.2.5 Fismer Lecithin GmbH
18.2.5.1 Company Overview
18.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.5.4 Certifications
18.2.6 Lecilite Ingredients Pvt Ltd
18.2.6.1 Company Overview
18.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.6.4 Certifications
18.2.7 Lipoid GmbH
18.2.7.1 Company Overview
18.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.7.4 Certifications
18.2.8 Sternchemie GmbH & Co. KG
18.2.8.1 Company Overview
18.2.8.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.8.4 Certifications
18.2.9 Others
19 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Lecithin Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Lecithin Historical Market: Breakup by Source (KMT), 2018-2023
3. Global Lecithin Market Forecast: Breakup by Source (KMT), 2024-2032
4. Global Lecithin Historical Market: Breakup by Form (KMT), 2018-2023
5. Global Lecithin Market Forecast: Breakup by Form (KMT), 2024-2032
6. Global Lecithin Historical Market: Breakup by End Use (KMT), 2018-2023
7. Global Lecithin Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (KMT), 2024-2032
8. Global Lecithin Historical Market: Breakup by Region (KMT), 2018-2023
9. Global Lecithin Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (KMT), 2024-2032
10. North America Lecithin Historical Market: Breakup by Country (KMT), 2018-2023
11. North America Lecithin Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (KMT), 2024-2032
12. Europe Lecithin Historical Market: Breakup by Country (KMT), 2018-2023
13. Europe Lecithin Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (KMT), 2024-2032
14. Asia Pacific Lecithin Historical Market: Breakup by Country (KMT), 2018-2023
15. Asia Pacific Lecithin Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (KMT), 2024-2032
16. Latin America Lecithin Historical Market: Breakup by Country (KMT), 2018-2023
17. Latin America Lecithin Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (KMT), 2024-2032
18. Middle East and Africa Lecithin Historical Market: Breakup by Country (KMT), 2018-2023
19. Middle East and Africa Lecithin Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (KMT), 2024-2032
20. Major Exporting Countries by Value
21. Major Importing Countries by Value
22. Global Lecithin Market Structure
The market attained a volume of 418.9 KMT in 2023.
The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% during 2024-2032
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a volume of 584.6 KMT by 2032.
The key market drivers are increasing application of lecithin in foods and pharmaceuticals, and regulations supporting the use of lecithin.
The key market trends are growing demand for non-GMO lecithin and rising innovations around lecithin applications.
The key markets are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The various end uses of lecithin include food and beverages, animal feed, personal care and cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, among others.
The key players in the market include Archer Daniels Midland Company, Bunge Limited, Cargill, Incorporated, Caldic B.V., Fismer Lecithin GmbH, Lecilite Ingredients Pvt Ltd, Lipoid GmbH, and Sternchemie GmbH & Co. KG, among others.
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