(Food-Beverage-News.Com, January 30, 2020 ) The report "Nutraceutical Excipients Market by Functionality (Fillers & Diluents, Coating Agents, Lubricants, and Flavoring Agents), End Product (Prebiotics, Probiotics, Proteins & Amino Acids, and Vitamins), Form (Dry and Liquid), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", The nutraceutical excipients market is estimated at USD 2.96 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach a value of USD 4.27 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.6%. The market is driven by factors such as the growing demand for nutraceuticals and advances in nanotechnology used in imparting new functions to excipients. The major players in the food industry are investing in research & development activities to expand their excipient product portfolios and attract more consumers by providing innovative products at lower prices.
On the basis of end product, the nutraceutical excipients market is segmented into prebiotics, probiotics, proteins & amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids. Proteins & amino acids accounted for the largest share, followed by the omega-3 fatty acids, in 2016. Excipients facilitate stabilization of proteins and protect them from undesirable chemical reactions.
On the basis of functionality, the nutraceutical excipients market is segmented into binders, lubricants, fillers, disintegrants, coating agents, and flavoring agents. Fillers & diluents accounted for the largest market share in 2016. The easy availability to and wide acceptance of fillers & diluents among nutraceutical product manufacturers has accelerated the growth of this segment.
On the basis of form, dry segment accounted for a larger market share in 2016, followed by liquid segment. Excellent flowability of the excipient powder is an essential characteristic required for it to function as a filler, diluent, or a binder in nutraceutical products such as in oral dosage formulations (ODT). The popularity of the dry form can be attributed to its cost-effectiveness and convenience in multiple applications.
North America dominated the nutraceutical excipients market in 2016.
North America accounted for the largest market share in 2016. The nutraceutical excipients market is consolidated in North America and dominated by a few companies such as DuPont, Kerry, Cargill, and Ingredion. The market for nutraceutical excipients here is mature, and hence, the growth is moderate compared to other regions.
This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies. It includes profiles of leading companies such as Kerry (Ireland), ABF (UK), DuPont (US), Ingredion (US), and Sensient (US), Roquette Frčres (France), Meggle (Germany), Hilmar Ingredients (US), JRS Pharma (Germany), Innophos (US), Cargill (US), and IMCD (Netherlands).
